Spare Headlamp?

[markuslively]

Two is one, one is none on lamps for me. Always have a second headlamp in my pack.

 

[dtrkyman]

I carry a little clip on hat light, takes a 2032 type battery, keep the battery upside down so it can’t turn on in the pack. Just enough light for most situations.

Main light is a Zebra and extra 18650


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[Tod osier]

I carry a little clip on hat light, takes a 2032 type battery, keep the battery upside down so it can’t turn on in the pack. Just enough light for most situations.

Main light is a Zebra and extra 18650


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If you are carrying a zebra light headlamp and an extra 18650 and a clip light, I gotta make the argument for ditching the clip light and adding a zebra light hand held (side clicky) with a spot light. Use the hand held as a holder for the 18650 and you will have a backup with a ton of throw compared to the headlamp (assuming floody) with less weight. The handheld has a clip.

 

[DrBeetleKill]

Yes, I always bring two and extra batteries. The spare and some extra batteries stay in the bino harness.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

If you are carrying a zebra light headlamp and an extra 18650 and a clip light, I gotta make the argument for ditching the clip light and adding a zebra light hand held (side clicky) with a spot light. Use the hand held as a holder for the 18650 and you will have a backup with a ton of throw compared to the headlamp (assuming floody) with less weight. The handheld has a clip.

Solid tip and I used to do that with the same logic, a second light/lamp/etc that uses the same battery is double protection... spare light and spare battery in one for minimal weight penalty.

 

[IdahoBeav]

I bring a backup and backup for the backup. The 3rd string one uses AAA batteries. I also pack a set of batteries for it.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

I had a mule deer down in the sage at the end of the day and had to pack half out, and go back for the other half, wore my Black Diamond, and set the red flashing light on the little Petzl (zipka or elight, not sure) at the meat pile to find easier in the dark.
Typically I carry a lighter, TP, and little Petzl in my pants pocket, and the bigger headlamp in the bino harness. I also have a small Olight with a clip that allows you to use it as a hand held or clip it onto the brim of your hat to replace a headlamp that sometimes finds its way into a pocket.

 

[Blowdowner]

Two in the bino harness at all times. Never turn back before sunset.

 

[Blowdowner]

Cool

I had a mule deer down in the sage at the end of the day and had to pack half out, and go back for the other half, wore my Black Diamond, and set the red flashing light on the little Petzl (zipka or elight, not sure) at the meat pile to find easier in the dark.
Typically I carry a lighter, TP, and little Petzl in my pants pocket, and the bigger headlamp in the bino harness. I also have a small Olight with a clip that allows you to use it as a hand held or clip it onto the brim of your hat to replace a headlamp that sometimes finds its way into a pocket.

cool idea how far could you see it and how long can it blink for?

 

[tall]

What I carry depends on how deep I'm going into the backcountry, and the time of year.

On a day hunt I'll carry as little as a single Nitecore NU20 which, by the way, has impressed me more than any other headlamp for it's low cost, light weight, tiny size, and surprising capability.

On overnight hunts, or ones where I expect a long hike out in the dark, I carry a bigger headlamp. I had a Fenix for a few years, and I'm currently testing the Peax. My backup is the 6-year-old Nitcore NU20. I've also carried a small 1x AAA penlight with a hat clip (ThruNite Ti3 V2). It worked well enough, but I generally prefer a headlamp as a backup. The best feature of the ThrunNite was a very dim reading light for those long winter evenings, and the peace of mind knowing I wasn't using up my primary headlamp's battery.

If I'm solo hunting overnight and more than an hour or so hike from the vehicle, I might also carry a backup battery for the Peax, but most likely not. There will be a fully charged spare in my vehicle.

My caveat is that I like hiking at dusk and futzing around camp without a headlamp. If I'm on a trail or fire road, I'll keep the light off as long as I can and enjoy the peace of the evening. Once the headlamp is on I feel like I'm walking through a tunnel. Plus, the woods are a bit more erie with the headlamp on because I can't see anything just outside of the beam.

As a last resort, there is a light on my sidearm that is very bright for 1.5 hours. Thankfully, I haven't had to use that one yet.