"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 7 Aug 2007 23:15:35 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

also, I bring a bunch of snackbars and put them in pockets.
They're good for quick energy when you don't want to go below.

I'll second that motion. I also like to bring one or two small
flashlights (hand torch), preferably with a red lens. The kind that
have an elastic strap that you can wear on your head like a miner's
light are particularly useful. Don't forget your rigging knife or
multi tool either.


Was looking for a red headlight in Mountain Designs the other day but they
had something that didn't quite fit the bill. I would have thought those
night-time trek racer people would all have them for checking maps but..
??

You're right, the "outdoors" stores carry lots of headlamps, but few have a
red light. I've been getting my headlamps from the local hardware store --
they are usually branded with the name of a battery company (forget which),
and have a three-position selector switch: red LED, white LED, white
incandescent. You can usually find similar headlights in the marine stores,
but they are cheaper at the hardware stores. These hold up a surprisingly
long time, and are *very* handy. They are powered by 4 "AAA" cells.

-Paul
-S/V VALIS