Headlamp or flashlight?
Q. What’s better for the outdoors: a headlamp or a flashlight?
— Looking-for-a-light Larry, Orlando, Fla.
A. Larry, this is a good question. The biggest benefit to using a headlamp that’s strapped to your noggin is that it provides hands-free lighting. That means when you’re on an outing, you can cook, hike, read in your tent, go to the bathroom, etc. without holding a flashlight. Also, headlamps tend to be more compact and lighter weight than conventional flashlights. Headlamps usually have variable light levels and many also come with a flashing emergency light option. Sure, flashlights are great, but I’d say for the average Boy Scout a headlamp is the best choice.
i like flashlight beter
I have a headlight, and its great, but there are some problems. once I was playing Manhunt my strap came out of the bracket and fell off, causing me to trip. Conclusion= headlights aren’t the greatest for running.
The only issue I see with head lamps is that the darn thing generally ends up pointed at a face when taking with someone.
So true!
I really like the Princeton Tech Byte. Its a really good flashlight. After i got mine, it hasn’t left my side since. When mine breaks i’m getting another one!
So true.
Sorry.
i use a headlamp and bring a hat light for backup
I would say flashlight because they are usually brighter and you can hold it in your mouth
One of my biggest issues is that the headlamp allows you to adjust it to point it at different lengths along the ground, but as I walk it inevitably just falls down and shines straight into my eyes.
I jus got a random flashlight. :3
How about both in one unit? I carry a Micro Mag light (1 AAA battery size) with an elastic head strap (Included) that converts the flashlight to a head lamp. The light has 2 settings, bright and low light. Cost $10.00 (for both parts). Actually though, my favorite is the button light by Nite Eyz. This light attaches to a zipper pull, offers enough light for the tent and a stroll to the bathroom in the woods. These cost about $4.50 each and are the size of your thumb nail. I carry 2 on all outings.