Head Torch-Best for the Money

[AJB]

I think green is for tracking blood - just something I heard, but it would appear black against foliage.

 

[Waldganger]

I have a Gerber torch with four colours, red/white/blue/green

blue and green, one was for map reading the other for body fluid tracking. I forget which is which

 

[ESLRaven]

Another vote for Alpkit - fantastic torch that kept working even when totally iced up with spindrift in December.

 

[Bravo4]

I think green is for tracking blood - just something I heard, but it would appear black against foliage.

"Red" can disappear under red light. On some topo maps, the contour lines are more red than brown and so also disappear under red light.

 

[jonnno]

I use a Tesco head torch as backup and it's awesome. Brighter than my Petzl with 2 brightness settings + red light.

 

[bandel4]

I use the Vizion by Underwater Kinetics.
Robust and have served me well in wet Malaysia.
Here's the link:

http://www.uwkinetics.com/product/109

Good luck!

 

[Bodge]

Had an alpkit gamma for a couple of years and they are fab.
do a search on here and you'll find some good words about them.

I do have an alternative head torch which I have for work and am starting to like alot, it's an energizer one from b&q which was £8.99 and very lightweight.

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/tackle-and-bait-reviews/energiser_led_head_torch.html

It really is an excellent head torch and the white lights are very bright.
It comes with the batteries and is a complete bargain imo.

I should mention that I have also owned a petzl zipka for about 5-6 years which has served me well but more modern led technology has kind of left it in the dark a bit now. I guess the newer petzl models now use better led bulbs??

I still like to carry a hand held torch when not in the immediate camp area so find a head light only needs to get me around camp.

hth

 

[Bodge]

just noticed this on the Argos website.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0183941/Trail/searchtext>TORCH.htm

Could be ok

 

[helixpteron]

just noticed this on the Argos website.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0183941/Trail/searchtext>TORCH.htm

Could be ok

My immediate concern with this is that the cables either side form potential snag hazards which may detach the headlamp or sever the connection.

 

[Old Bones]

Another vote for the Alpkit Gamma. It was mentioned on a thread a little while ago, and for £12.50, it was worth a try. Ace bit of kit, with free duracell batteries (2xAAA) and a handwritten note to say thanks!

I'm very pleased with it, and Alpkit is up there with Endicotts for service.

 

[TeeDee]

The first rule of extreme sports, tactical, underwater ninja is that you don't talk about extreme sports, tactical, underwater ninja!

Right , I’ve been thinking a bit about this because
I have one of those minds that latches onto any old random topic like a Tick then doesn’t release until t I squish it.

So I was thinking about what sport the Extreme Sports, Tactical, Underwater Ninja may indulge in and have come up with the following , all in all its fairly simple but has the potential for enormous harm and self injury and probably a serious spell inside.
EDIT;- BCUK Has no affiliation or endorsement of
E.S.T.U.N.

So without further ado;

1) Purchase a suitable Rebreather Rig Drager

http://www.thediversnet.com/html/drager_rebreather.html


2) Purchase a Camo Wetsuit

Not one for these http://www.realseacamo.com/

But one of these http://blueh20.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/omer_wetsuit_mimetic_med.html

Hmm sexy!!!

3) You may also want to keep it Old school real and purchase one for these aswell to wear ontop of the wetsuit.

http://www.superherohype.com/batman/index.php?id=1911

4) Study the serious art of Ninjutsu either directly or possibly by mail order via distance learning , results may vary

http://www.ninjutsu.co.uk/training/

5 ) Take a Train to here , Maybe better to Jump off the train 5 miles out and the covertly Yomp in under cover of darkness until you find a defensible LUP and create a OP.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNB_Clyde

5) When the time is right ( your descretion ) enter the water and wait at a convenient point.

Remember Patience and a No Fear T-shirt are a Virtue

6) As soon as you see one of these approaching , use your honed shinobi fin technique to stealthy swim alongside it being careful not to alarm it or a stampede may ensue.

PREY = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trident_boat.jpg

7) As soon as you have covertly moved into striking distance , unfurl your pre-made custom standard or ‘TAG’ ( Street talk ) and apply to the Conning tower or Flank. Apply Water to adhere

Remember to scale up!!!

As an example you could have
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3066/ss35450qf7.jpg

or

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DBmS5Qnt5qI/SZPQwo9yZ7I/AAAAAAAAFuU/GFst3kdMOP8/s400/Kilroy_28_173.jpg

or

http://wordpressingonthankyouverymuch.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/cnd.jpg

or

http://flagspot.net/images/s/su.gif

 

[TeeDee]

8) Swim away at rapid speed and exfil the area as quickly as possible. Once at a safe location , where you can either take a Photo with a tele lens and submit here or wait until the incident appears on the International Media.

 

[AJB]

Oh Lord, what have I done!

 

[TeeDee]

Oh Lord, what have I done!

Ah , Our Patron has arrived. Welcome.










What can i say , Quiet night at work. Wait until you see Tengu's thread in the Other Chatter section.

 

[TeeDee]

Can I ask a few questions about these please.

Will rechargable batteries physically fit in the case?
Do they work ok with them?
How tough are they? (in other words next time other half pulls his jacket off without first removing torch and it flies off his head will it still be in one piece and working when he picks it up again).

I've had a few problems with Petzl torches on all three counts, although the latter is probably down to user error

Thanks

Ref Rechargables Just found this thread from another forum ;-

http://www.singletrackworld.com/for...-headtorch-doesnt-like-rechargeable-batteries


and from Alpkits own website http://media.alpkit.com/support/manuals/gamma.pdf
see the red section on the lower RHS of page.

 

[Bodge]

Ref Rechargables Just found this thread from another forum ;-

http://www.singletrackworld.com/for...-headtorch-doesnt-like-rechargeable-batteries


and from Alpkits own website http://media.alpkit.com/support/manuals/gamma.pdf
see the red section on the lower RHS of page.

TBH I wouldn't worry about rechargable compatibility and just go for regular alkaline batteries, they last for ages and can be bought quite reasonably nowadays. I used to run an led maglite 2xAA torch on rechargables but switched to a couple of lithium AA cells and have been using it for about a year on the same set.
I do use rechargables on power hungry items like cameras and games console remotes etc as I find the saving worth while but as my led head torch lasts so long on alkaline I prefer the increased run time.

 

[javi]

It is German and can allegedly be seen from orbit (well alright 3000m - allegedly) but I do rate my LED Lenser headfire. I was camping with some mates and we faced the trip back from the pub down pitch-black paths through the woods. Although they had previously poked much fun at my head torch they were rather impressed when I switched the lenser on - it really does output a lot of light and has great brightness control to conserve battery power.

 

[TeeDee]

My Alpkit Gamma's arrived today. 1st Impressions , very happy.

It is very very good value for the money , going for a bit of a bimble later during the witching hour and will see how well the lights work , but at the moment the primary and secondary LEDs are ALL very bright.

Good kit so far.

 

[AJB]

My Alpkit Gamma's arrived today. 1st Impressions , very happy.

It is very very good value for the money , going for a bit of a bimble later during the witching hour and will see how well the lights work , but at the moment the primary and secondary LEDs are ALL very bright.

Good kit so far.

Thank God for that

 

[TeeDee]

Thank God for that

Yes its all good. I have found out the Kilo Class is heavily attracted to the strobing red LED.