• @solrize
    3•1 year ago

    I don’t recognize most of those lights but they seem similar enough that I don’t see much point to bringing four. For a 4-light trip I’d bring:

    1. Headlamp of some kind, maybe one of the rightangles (DW4?) shown there
    2. SP10 Pro from the pic as a handy pocket/loaner light or backup with its dual fuel capability.
    3. Small LEP as an alternative to a big thrower, for outdoor distance spotting
    4. Sofirn C01R or similar, low powered 660nm red

    Maybe the above uses too many different battery types and could be refactored a little.

    • Zak ReviewsOP
      2•1 year ago

      @solrize Definitely one of the right-angles. I’m leaning DW4, though the Wizard also has a lot of merit.

      I don’t have, nor do I particularly want any LEPs or red lights. I’m probably bringing something with a bit of throw, likely the L16.

      • @solrize
        3•1 year ago

        Interesting, I’ve never used a LEP so don’t really know what they are like. I do like having a red light, though that’s just me. Do you have a headband for the DW4? Do you like wearing it? I haven’t been tempted to buy a DW4 so far, because it is pretty heavy for a headlamp IMHO. I’m unfamiliar with the Wizard. I will always choose a reprogrammable Anduril light in favor of a closed source light of a similar niche.

        In Arizona I’ve heard a UV light can be interesting if you want to look at scorpions. Wear eye protection.

        • Zak ReviewsOP
          4•1 year ago

          @solrize I have several headbands for the DW4, including the one that optionally ships with it. I’ll use one from Skilhunt for any angle light.

          The DW4 is 157g with battery, and the Wizard is 125. The Wizard is mostly better at being a headlamp, but the DW4 has better tint and efficiency.

          • Curious Canid
            1•1 year ago

            For headlamps I either go with the DW4 for maximum versatility or a Zebralight for minimum size and weight. The DW4 is my sentimental favorite.