On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:01:33 GMT, Gunner wrote:

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During an emergency, C batteries are the last to be sold off the
shelves, as few devices use them. Double C battery sized is about
the maximum size that can be held between the teeth for any length of
time while doing something that needs light, or held along side a
handgun or rifle for impromtu illumination of that possum in the
backyard. G I dont wear dentures, so Im good to go..if I
did..smaller is better LOL.

WalMart also sells a headband for holding a small flashlight that works well. It
has a velcro adjustment, so it's versatile.

Maximum distance is also nice, though something with a 15ft working
range is ok..longer is better G. If Im walking a trail at night, its
nice to be able to see the path ahead a bit.

A simple sealed push button s switch on the ass end is good, though
"twist the head for on" is probably better due to construction
restraints and ruggedness. A lanyard ring is a virtual requirment.
Like the MiniMags have....

Another light that would be handy..is a small area lantern. Something
you could set down and read by, or cook by etc etc. Fairly limited
range, and either 180 or 360 degrees in illumination arc. If the
power is out and you want to do something..it would be darned nice to
be able to put it on a flat surface, or magneticly stick it to
something. It would be the tits for changing a tire, or working on
your engine, for example. C or D battery would be fine. Perhaps a
sliding cover would be nice, simply close it and drop it into your
glove box or back pack or BoB.

http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/ledleft.htm
Select the Energizer Folding LED Lantern. That's the one I have. It's small,
folding(and can be adjusted to different angles), uses AA batteries, and lasts a
LONG time on one set of batteries.

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