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Re: [at-l] The Flashlight caper...
At 09:05 PM 5/1/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Talford wrote:
>>Earl, why pussyfoot around like this?
>>How about sodering a short length of wire to each end of a battery
><snip>
>>etc. This way you avoid the weight of any flashlight case, switches,
>>reflectors, or lenses.
>
>Then, taking it a step further, wrap this contraption in duct tape. For
>headlamp use, unroll two inches, stick to forehead. Same method for in-tent
>illumination, only stick to tent roof instead of forehead :)
Wouldnt the duct tape wrapped around the contraption weigh as much as the
drilled out case ? The you would have to be constantly replacing the tape
used to stick it to your forhead and tent. This would necessitate carrying
a roll of duct tape which would bemuch heavier than a headband light
holding thingy. Then what about the sticky stuff left on the tent cieling
after removing the tape ? You would then have to pack along some sort of
solovent to clean it off with. More weight.
Why is everyone worrying so much about a few oz's ? :-)
Daryl Cline WB4YEX
Harrisonburg, Va.
Web page: <http://www.cfw.com/~clines>
Outdoor pictures: <http://www.cfw.com/~clines/outdoors> UPDATED 4/28/98
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