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I was poking around the Sears tool department and saw the coolest thing! They come two to a package - little (think about the size of a quarter or smaller) LED clip on lights! Each one has two LED's that each have their own switch. Best of all you can clip these things anywhere (tent, ball cap, etc)! And they use watch batteries! $20 for the set. I think I am going to get them payday and play around with them and put them through their paces!
Here's a pic
http://content.sears.com/data/product_images/034/93942/03493942000-dlv.jpg
The link to them: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=03493942000&subcat=Flashlights+%26+Lanterns
you can also glue a dot of velcro to the inside of your ball cap brim and the corresponding velcro to the side of a photon light. works in a pinch.
Big Dawg
09-19-2005, 06:44
LED clip on lights!
Hey, CynJ,,,,,their specs say .2 lbs. I assume each one weighs 1 ounce w/ battery. Please claify when you get em. Thanks!!
will do! I can't imagine that they weigh even that much! But there is some sort of little case with them -that might add it up.
Cool trick Seeker!
I always did think Sears had the best backpacking gear. They have a lightweight tent which only weighs 43 pounds...
Big Dawg
09-19-2005, 09:06
I always did think Sears had the best backpacking gear. They have a lightweight tent which only weighs 43 pounds...
Only 43 lbs,,, I'll have to get me one!! :jump
I always did think Sears had the best backpacking gear. They have a lightweight tent which only weighs 43 pounds...You find lightweight gear where you find it. Just because Sears, WalMart, KMart, etc sells a heavy tent does not that good lightweight gear can be found, and often cheaper that your hiking boutiques. You don't need to buy the popular brand to get good gear, just like you can buy good, lightweight, backpacking food in supermarkets.
You just have to be smart enough to recognize it when you see it.
Not endorsing these lights, just the concept of buying gear the smart way.
Lanthar Mandragoran
09-19-2005, 12:20
CynJ,
Do each of the LEDs (two per clip) have it's own switch? aka Hi (both bulbs) and low (single bulb) settings... if so, the increased usefulness could be extra cool...
also, it appears that the bulb detach from the clips (which can be handy), they also SEEM more streamlined than other manufacturers...
all in all, nice find... I may have to try them...
I'd especially like to try them side-by-side to these (http://www.countycomm.com/light.htm) as they are less expensive and refill lights are actually less than the batteries...
(http://www.countycomm.com/light.htm)
Lanthar - if you look on the pic at the unit on the right- there are two switches - one for each LED. Another reason I thought they were so cool. :banana
I just wish they had better info on the site for battery life, et al.
I was impressed by getting two units with a total of 4 LED's for the same price as 1 little unit with 1 LED at EMS. Just have to make sure that they have decent battery life and are reasonably water resistant.
Lanthar Mandragoran
09-19-2005, 15:44
Lanthar - if you look on the pic at the unit on the right- there are two switches - one for each LED. Another reason I thought they were so cool. :banana
I just wish they had better info on the site for battery life, et al.
I was impressed by getting two units with a total of 4 LED's for the same price as 1 little unit with 1 LED at EMS. Just have to make sure that they have decent battery life and are reasonably water resistant.
I thought that was what the picture seemed to indicate, just needed confirmation... I look forward to hearing your opinions after you play with it. In the mean time I might pick up the countycomm.com ones and give my impressions on those.
Cheers!
Are those squeeze switches or will they stay on once you push them? I have one Photon (or someone) that has a tiny on/off switch. I think the ones you have to keep squeezing are pointless.
Just Jeff
09-19-2005, 17:04
Pointless for continuous hiking or reading, but very useful for finding a keyhole or signaling someone in the dark.
each little switch slides and clicks into place - so they can stay on independently
Are those squeeze switches or will they stay on once you push them? I have one Photon (or someone) that has a tiny on/off switch. I think the ones you have to keep squeezing are pointless.
can you believe there's about a $5 difference in the price between the two?! all for a switch...
Lanthar Mandragoran
09-19-2005, 18:02
can you believe there's about a $5 difference in the price between the two?! all for a switch...
Not if you buy these (http://www.countycomm.com/light10.htm)
12hrsN2AT
09-19-2005, 18:08
I have found some other cool lights, just not as cool but worth a look:
The ear light (seller has to many kid pics)
http://cgi.ebay.com/OMEGA-Portable-ear-clip-LED-Personal-READING-LIGHT-NEW_W0QQitemZ6978210068QQcategoryZ45115QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem
This one looks CHEAP (as in quality wise)
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-LED-CLIP-ON-light-flashlight-ED91B_W0QQitemZ5810075714QQcategoryZ35211QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem
Another one from the UK:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-LED-Clip-on-Rod-Tripod-Light-batteries_W0QQitemZ7183951969QQcategoryZ11729QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem
And the waterproof 100 hour Pelican
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pelican-2220-VB3-LED-Light-100-Hours-On-W-Cap-Clip-NIB_W0QQitemZ5243885608QQcategoryZ106987QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem
Lanthar Mandragoran
09-19-2005, 23:21
nicer ear mounted LED (http://www.radtech.us/Products/Eyelighter.aspx)
I have one... love it... one caveat: gotta position it right or it shines in your eye... think position it to shine from below your cheek bone rather than from your temple
Are those squeeze switches or will they stay on once you push them? I have one Photon (or someone) that has a tiny on/off switch. I think the ones you have to keep squeezing are pointless.The problem is that if you drop one at night the light goes out and you can't find it. WIth a switch, the light stays on and you just pick up your light and continue on your way.
Anita Fleer
08-09-2012, 01:22
They're usually found (in Philadelphia at least) near the checkout aisles in automotive stores and sporting goods stores. You can pick them up online as well.
Anita Fleer
08-09-2012, 02:00
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