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Just Jeff
04-07-2006, 13:19
Found this new toy in the Walmart checkout line for like $1.89. Looks like it'll work better than the mini-photons because I can attach it to stuff. This model doesn't look quite as durable, though.
Anyway, here are some pics.
http://www.tothewoods.net/GearTestFingerLight.html
Found this new toy in the Walmart checkout line for like $1.89. Looks like it'll work better than the mini-photons because I can attach it to stuff. This model doesn't look quite as durable, though.
Anyway, here are some pics.
http://www.tothewoods.net/GearTestFingerLight.html
thanks for the tip jeff:cool: neo
I'll be looking for one at Wal-Mart next time I go....(almost everyday).
FurTrappers
04-07-2006, 20:29
Here's another "finger" light.....
http://tinyurl.com/kd84v
It is more expensive though at $12.99, weighs less then 1/2oz., and waterproof. Comes in Red, Green, White, and Amber. Might be a little tougher also if your looking for something to stand up to abuse. Hope this helps!
Fur.....
fiddlehead
04-07-2006, 21:36
I've tried the cheaper Photon look a likes and found that they don't last very long. I went back to the expensive, yet durable and reliable Photon II. I did find that if you change the batteries in those cheapies to the same batteries that are in the Photon (cost about $2 for the 2 batteries) they will last longer but eventually the switch will break and the pushbutton part will stay on and drain your batteries while in your pack.
Never had a problem with the Photon except losing parts myself when trying to change the battery.
I've already used one for 2 thru-hikes. I don't carry anything else anymore unless i'm winter or late fall hiking or camping. (then i add a headlamp)
DawnTreader
04-08-2006, 00:15
Tin Man from Anti gravity sent me a free tiny photon with an attatchment loop in my last gear order...it is perfect, order his stuff, its great..
greentick
04-08-2006, 00:35
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Never had a problem with the Photon except losing parts myself when trying to change the battery.
I've already used one for 2 thru-hikes. I don't carry anything else anymore unless i'm winter or late fall hiking or camping. (then i add a headlamp)
I second the durability - I had one survive months of daily use and abuse in Afghanistan and then killed it in one washer/dryer cycle at home. It came apart in the dryer and I fiddled with it for a while (some parts got bent) as I could still get the light to work then got some princeton tec impulses on clearance at Campmor. Had it not been for the dryer I would surely have it today.
I met Red B at Miss Janet's house not too long ago and he uses one of these on his dog's collar. Great idea for keeping an eye on the pooch after dark.