On 22 Apr 2005 08:03:44 GMT, wrote:

but I would have thought a flourescent lantern or similar more
practical if you actually need to do something. The halogen lamps
are very directional.

But whack out a large amount of light forwards from the filament, and
the beam can be "bounced" of light coloured walls or WHY for general
illumination.

My first choice lamp when going outside at night is the 55W SLA
powered "headlight on a stick". If I think there might be some one out
there I take that (it has a shoulder strap) and the 6 cell D maglight,
held near the front end, back end resting on my shoulder.

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