I just got one of these and have a question about it. It has a flashing on/off mode and the instructions are not too clear about what this is used for. Is it supposed to be a rescue beacon? I can't imagine it would be practical to use it while it is flashing on and off.
Registered: 09/23/02
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You're right it's intended a beacon, weather for rescue or signaling is unclear. I think this is one of those features that everyone does because everyone does it. I've never found a use for the flashing function, maybe camp disco? Since it costs next to nothing to include it and it increases the perceived value I imagine manufacturers will continue to include it in portable lights.
Actually it's kind of nice if you affix the light to the rear of a bike helmet. I've used my petzl as a rear facing flasher. the flasher gets the attention of the big metal gas eaters better than a solid light, at least I've found..
(Yes, i cycle with a forward and rearward facing light on my helmet.)
Actually it's kind of nice if you affix the light to the rear of a bike helmet. I've used my petzl as a rear facing flasher. the flasher gets the attention of the big metal gas eaters better than a solid light, at least I've found..
(Yes, i cycle with a forward and rearward facing light on my helmet.)
Here in the US, you're in trouble if you show white light to the rear. Do you put a red film on the light?
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“I can't imagine it would be practical to use it while it is flashing on and off.”
This is probably my most used setting. Not only do I take my headlamp backpacking but I use it every day on my bike (I usually bike to work). People say they see me 1 mile away--- in daylight. To me that’s important.
Thus I have been using the Fenix L1D practically every day of my life. I added a clip to this single-cell flashlight so it clips to my hat rim.
I also, sometimes, use a Zebralight, which has been great for backpacking. So whichever light I’m using, my wife will use the other one.
And I see Zebralight has a red-cree version now. Hmm, that would make a NICE taillight…
I'm absolutely NOT a PETZL headlamp fan. They can't use lithium batteries W/O the danger of butning up at some point and they don't make a regulated headlamp for more even light output.
Princeton Tec regulated headlamps for me.
Eric
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The e+Light uses lithium batteries, but other Petzl headlamps don't. They can't use rechargeable batteries, either--they've warned against both types causing possible fires. I do have an e+Light for summer backpacking (I don't particularly like it, but it doesn't get much use), but I use my trusty Princeton Tech the rest of the year.
Why is it so hard for Petzl to add a regulator???
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This is probably my most used setting. Not only do I take my headlamp backpacking but I use it every day on my bike (I usually bike to work). People say they see me 1 mile away--- in daylight. To me that’s important.
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