Fw: [at-l] Headlamps

[freighttrain7@home.com (Abe)]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Abe" <freighttrain7@home.com>
To: <Logjumper99@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Headlamps


> hey logjumper, there are basicly 2 brands    matrix by princeton tec
and
> tekka     they are  both LED lights
>
> the tikka is a bit lighter  and uses 3 AAA batteries....   and burns
longer
> than the matrix    but not nearly as bright  ( only brighter when
batteries
> are brand new)
>
> the matrix uses 2 AA batteries which IMO are cheaper and easer to find
> laying around and has a circut so that it puts out the same amount of
light
> regardless of battery condition.   It also has an adjustable head (up n
> down)    the tikka is non adjustable
>
> the matrix will burn for 40+ hours continueous  on alkaline   and 100+
hours
> on lithium .  the tikka claims 100+ hours on alkaline   but for much of it
> wont put out enough light to hike with
>
> tikka about $35            matrix   $39 with an  upgrade for standard bulb
> about $25
>
> for what its worth ...   I find night hiking with LED lights to be a bit
> challenging.... there is plenty of light but I have trouble with depth
> perception of rocks, sticks etc on the ground
>
> peace
> FreightTrain
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Logjumper99@aol.com>
> To: <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 11:24 AM
> Subject: [at-l] Headlamps
>
>
> > Hi!  Lurking Logjumper here.
> > I have two questions for the group:
> > 1.  I like my Petzl headlamp, which I found on the AT in '99.  I have
> > recently seen hikers in the shelters with smaller ones that have a
bluish
> > light.  Are they better than the Petzl?  What brand are they?
> > 2.  Does anyone have a web address for the Superior Trail along Lake
> > Superior?
> > Thanks.
> > Logjumper99@aol.com
> > (MEGA '99)
> >
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