You stub your toe. You trip on your way to the restroom. You slip and almost fall on your morning run. There are countless dangers in the dark. Headlamps are popular among hunters, hikers, runners, construction workers and fisherman because they free up your hands while providing a valuable light source. A headlamp, if you’re unaware, is secured on your head, typically, by adjustable, elastic bands. Headlamps also come attached to hats in a variety of designs and styles.
Hands Free & Looking Good
A good headlamp or hat equipped with the right built-in light provides sufficient light to see and be seen on early morning and night runs. Potential hazards such as branches, uneven concrete, ice, mud or water runoff can all take you off guard if you are not paying attention. The beauty of a well-functioning headlamp is that it moves with your head. If you are looking down, the light will shine down, if you look over your shoulder, it will not only shine the way for you, but will also make your presence known to any cars, bicyclists or other runners. A headlamp bobbing down the road can be seen from blocks away, drivers will be aware of you on the road or sidewalk.
Shining The Light On Working In The Dark
Hunters and fisherman use their hands to prepare their fishing rods, bows, guns, boats, tree stands, breakfast, coffee, you name it and a hunter will more than likely have to do it and do so in the dark. Because most hunting and fishing trips start well before dawn, hunters are often preparing and starting their expeditions in the dark. The combination of needing to use their hands and working in the dark makes it imperative that hunters have a reliable light source on hand (or in this case, head). This is why headlamps are so popular with hunters and fisherman. For the money, the best headlamps on the market come pre-affixed to hats. This eliminates having to fit a headlamp around a hat or beanie. Manufacturers also sell hats with small LED lights built into them with capabilities up to 181 lumens. You can buy either in most styles and designs you would any other hunting hat.
Packing A Headlamp In Your Bag
Hikers, like hunters, are early risers and so have a need for a valuable hands-free light source. Whether it’s walking around the campsite or heading off on an early morning summit, a reliable headlamp is in every hiker/backpacker’s pack. In general, headlamps are a valuable tool to anyone who’s looking to stay safe while they work in the dark, but are a necessity for those of us who have made a habit out of it.
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