I need a LED headlamp for climbing. The 3 features I would like to
have are in order.
1) adjustable angle, 2) more then 1 brightness setting, 3) won’t
accidentally turn on in a stuffed pack, 4) can produce very very bight
spotlight when needed to see objects that are not close.
Here is one review, but the comparison is poor.
http://www.gearreview.com/headlamps_702.php#tikka |
Request for Question Clarification by
nenna-ga
on
21 Sep 2002 16:02 PDT
Ok, A LED light will not spotlight, as I've found out, but I've found
you one with a LED and a Halogen bulb as well on it, so that you have
the differnt light settings, and can see close up and at a distance,
that meets all your other requirements? Would you accept this as an
answer? It's won awards, and comes higly reccomended.
Nenna-GA
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Clarification of Question by
sherpaj-ga
on
21 Sep 2002 22:19 PDT
I found one at the store that did that. I have a halogen headlamp,
and it just doesn't seem as bright as my Black Diamond LCD headlamp.
I could be wrong.
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Request for Question Clarification by
nenna-ga
on
21 Sep 2002 23:43 PDT
Which one do you have now? The one I was looking at for you is a Black
Diamond model, LED/halogen combination, new to the market though.
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Clarification of Question by
sherpaj-ga
on
22 Sep 2002 00:31 PDT
Black Diamond Moonlight
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Request for Question Clarification by
alienintelligence-ga
on
22 Sep 2002 02:19 PDT
A LED won't spotlight?
Um, I have been doing astronomy for many,
many years... and one of the best sources
for a spotlight in the field is LED. A very
clean light that doesn't mess with night
vision. Especially the red ones.
[ http://www.telescope.com/shopping/search/searchresultsmain.jsp?fresh=1&searchType=advanced&iMainCat=0&iSubCat=0&attribute14=0&attribute15=0&attribute16=0&RS=1&keyword=red+light
]
Our county converted this summer to all new
LED stoplights. VERY bright. More of a flood/
spot but with the proper lens...
California 'Green Lights' Energy Savings With New Traffic Signals
Media Contact: Rob Schlichting - 916-654-4989
[ http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2002_releases/2002-03-14_led_signals.html
]
"Instead of a single incandescent light bulb, the new
LED lights feature a number of smaller lights
assembled in one unit. Together, the numerous
pinpoints of light from an LED lamp are brighter than
a comparable incandescent lamp, and as much as 80
percent more energy efficient. While traditional
incandescent traffic lamps use between 69 and 150
watts each, LED lights use between 10 and 25 watts,
depending on size, color and type."
SP6 SunSpot LED Spotlight
[ http://www.qmgsales.com/sbt/Qstore/p000118.htm ]
"An excellent product for lighting signs where
utility power is not readily available."
The Action Light
[ http://www.hdssystems.com/ActionLight243V.htm ]
24-3V-series Models Version 2
The 24-3V-series models feature our compact single
array employing 24 white LEDs. The LED array is
driven by a microcomputer controlled constant current
power supply. The light provides 5 brightness
settings ranging from the extremely bright Overdrive
setting that is brighter than most flashlights to the
frugal Dim setting that can be left on all month. The
daylight quality light is focused into a smooth broad
beam that is optimized for best night vision. The
light is waterproof and very rugged. You will never
have to worry about the light coming on in your pack
accidentally with our new electronic switch lock.
That could be mounted to a helmet sherpaj.
Maybe something else was meant by spotlight?
-AI
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Request for Question Clarification by
nenna-ga
on
22 Sep 2002 08:31 PDT
Ok, this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to post this as a
clarification, and let you look at it, and if you approve, let me know
and I'll post it as an answer. If not, then it may be time for another
researcher to take over. So...
How bout the Black Diamond Gemini model?
http://www.backpacker.com/article/0,2646,3887,00.html
http://www.backcountrystore.com/store/BLD0250?mv_session_id=QQiQETwM&mv_pc=44&cat_id=3&subcat_id=22
"Bulb type: Unique lamp with both LED and halogen light sources
Power source: 3 AA Batteries, Batteries Not Included
Headband type: Adjustable elastic band
Battery location: Rear of straps
Burn time: 1000 Hours with LED, 7 Hours with Long Life Halogen
Voltage regulator: No
Dimming switch: No
Backup power source: No
Water proof: Resistant
Tiltable housing: Yes
Recommended use: Any and every climbing application.
Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz)
Warranty: 3 Year Black Diamond Warranty"
There are some facts about if off the second webpage I have listed. It
runs approx. 39 USD, and, like I said, it comes higly reccomended.
I have a friend, a geology major/grad student, who attends Western IL
Univ. He said he hated halogen/LED combinations until he saw this one
and tried it. That's how I found out about it. And let me tell you, he
takes his climbing and equipment seriously.
Hope this is what your looking for, like I said, let me know and I'll
post this as an answer if you approve, and if not, then, someone else
can have a try :)
NENNA-GA
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