Flashlights, Headlamps, and Lanterns for bowhunting

[LB_hntr]

the new single cell cr123 zebra light headlamp wont be available until mid december. I called them on it about a month ago. Then the kicker is there are so many people that love zebra light (millions of non hunters love these lights fir not only outdoors stuff but also plumbers, electricians, etc) that the new ones will be probably not available until after the first of the year unless you preorder the as soon as they release them.
I will buy one so i have it for next season. I just cant say enough great things about zebralight!

[beendare]

Some of my most frustrating times hunting were with the old mini mags. They would die after 1.5 hrs and leave you in the dark in a wilderness trying to change the batteries.

I don't think a g can beat those 120 lumen Ray O Vac mini flashlights at HD for $20.

I like the light headlamps without that big battery pack on the bk of your head- not needed with today's tech. I like the Princeton Tech or similar models with the small wide angle LEDs and also one high output spot for about $35. The single spot LED headlamps make me a bit woosy for some reason during a long hike in or out in the dark- the wide angle lights don't.

The small and light  headlamps with 3 AAA batteries are so light you hardly know you have them on, you can carry a backup even on a UL backpack trip, and they will last for a 10 day trip with 2 hour hike in and outs in the dark no problem, probably more but I usually change the batteries every trip.

[2treks]

In one of the many flashlight threads recently, Somebody posted a site to buy batteries from.
My search function is monkied up so,,, could somebody help a brother out??

[Wetfeet]

dcphotog,
you can find the 18650 batteries on Amazon for much cheaper. A lot of them come with mutiple batteries and a charger for under $20. I am pretty sure the 18650 will replace the 3 AAA pack that is common in most smaller lights. I bought a headlight for my mt. bike that had the option for a 3xAAA or 1 lithium 18650.

[LB_hntr]

Originally posted by Two Tracks:
In one of the many flashlight threads recently, Somebody posted a site to buy batteries from.
My search function is monkied up so,,, could somebody help a brother out??

Battery junction.com.   best place I found to get cr123 or 18650 batteries.

[2treks]

[2fletch]

This is a good thread. I'm constantly ordering led flashlights lights. They seem to get better every day.

Anyone considered how to mount a light on a bow for frog hunting or bow fishing? I made up an attachment recently that worked well using our Talon grip. I don't have any photos but I'll post something if anyone is interested.

[babs]

Just ordered me a fenix pd32ue and a zebra h602w l2 neutral white light should be all I need and cover all my light needs. Thanks for all the tips on these lights and great reviews.

[2fletch]

Here is a photo of our flashlight attachment. I haven't been frog hunting or bowfishing with it yet but it didn't move a bit while testing it in the shop. Sure beats the heck out of trying to hold a flashlight and bow in the same hand while taking a shot. It's sucure and doesn't affect the shot.
 

[2treks]

That's pretty slick Don.
I know some of the die-hard pig hunters have some pretty fancy light set ups, with switches/triggers and all. They mount to an adapter hole.
Yours looks real simple and universal. Nice
What is the largest diameter of light that will fit in the slot?

[2fletch]

Two Tracks, it will hold at least a 1" diameter flashlight. I prefer a small LED flashlight like this little raschal. It runs on one AA battery and gives off a lot of light.

[2treks]

Thanks Don.