I think green is for tracking blood - just something I heard, but it would appear black against foliage.
Head Torch-Best for the Money
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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
blue and green, one was for map reading the other for body fluid tracking. I forget which is which
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Another vote for Alpkit - fantastic torch that kept working even when totally iced up with spindrift in December.
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!
Robust and have served me well in wet Malaysia.
Here's the link:
http://www.uwkinetics.com/product/109
Good luck!
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
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
just noticed this on the Argos website.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0183941/Trail/searchtext>TORCH.htm
Could be ok
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.
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.
I'm very pleased with it, and Alpkit is up there with Endicotts for service.
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
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What can i say , Quiet night at work. Wait until you see Tengu's thread in the Other Chatter section.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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
