Cheap headlamps - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Vikingj · 08-16-2012, 05:43 PM

I just visited Costco in San Juan Capo and found a pack of 3 LED headlamps (batteries included) with 3 modes (dim, bright, strobe) for $9.69. With lobster season coming up I bought a set. Usually have an out-of-towner or noobie join me during the season and can also have a back-up in the car for hooping, roadside emergency, tire change, etc. Also use them for camping, grunion hunting, or working hands-free at night. They aren't waterproof so I'll just have to keep my head above water!
Wayne

jorluivil · 08-16-2012, 06:13 PM

I'm done buying those cheap lights, I invested in a Black Diamond Storm headlamp. Those cheap headlamps are exactly that, cheap. Save your money and invest in something that is waterproof and will last you more than one season

wiredantz · 08-16-2012, 06:45 PM

Im not done with those cheap HEADLAMPS.

Put a nice cheap one, put some good batteries in it. MARINE glue it and it will last you a long time.

StinkyMatt · 08-16-2012, 09:17 PM

They have the same ones at home depot.

For 10 bucks you are set for 2 years. Ten bucks every couple years is a pretty good deal. One breaks, you toss it without thinking about it.

T-Rex · 08-16-2012, 09:26 PM

I saw that set at Costco. Although not water-resistant, they looked like they were pretty good quality.

bus kid · 08-16-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm done buying those cheap lights, I invested in a Black Diamond Storm headlamp. Those cheap headlamps are exactly that, cheap. Save your money and invest in something that is waterproof and will last you more than one season

ok Yakin...

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Originally Posted by Yakin

Price isnt such a big deal

jorluivil · 08-16-2012, 10:29 PM

I never look at the price tag

bus kid · 08-16-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I never look at the price tag

Candy must be slangin the good stuff this month.

old_rookie · 08-16-2012, 11:16 PM

how many lumens do they put out?

jorluivil · 08-17-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

how many lumens do they put out?

Most of those cheap ones are only 25 lumens, after 2-3 uses I'm sure they're under 10 lumens, that's why I stopped buying them.

Salty Dog · 08-17-2012, 07:51 AM

It's a good thing California is big. Lots of room for new landfills.

mrJB · 08-17-2012, 08:23 AM

There are no such things as grunion in DP or lobster in Viking's kayak

08-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#1
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Cheap headlamps I just visited Costco in San Juan Capo and found a pack of 3 LED headlamps (batteries included) with 3 modes (dim, bright, strobe) for $9.69. With lobster season coming up I bought a set. Usually have an out-of-towner or noobie join me during the season and can also have a back-up in the car for hooping, roadside emergency, tire change, etc. Also use them for camping, grunion hunting, or working hands-free at night. They aren't waterproof so I'll just have to keep my head above water! Wayne

08-16-2012, 06:13 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm done buying those cheap lights, I invested in a Black Diamond Storm headlamp. Those cheap headlamps are exactly that, cheap. Save your money and invest in something that is waterproof and will last you more than one season __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-16-2012, 06:45 PM	#3
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Im not done with those cheap HEADLAMPS. Put a nice cheap one, put some good batteries in it. MARINE glue it and it will last you a long time. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

08-16-2012, 09:26 PM	#5
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I saw that set at Costco. Although not water-resistant, they looked like they were pretty good quality. __________________

08-16-2012, 10:29 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I never look at the price tag __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-16-2012, 09:17 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	They have the same ones at home depot. For 10 bucks you are set for 2 years. Ten bucks every couple years is a pretty good deal. One breaks, you toss it without thinking about it.

08-16-2012, 11:16 PM	#9
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	how many lumens do they put out?

08-17-2012, 07:51 AM	#11
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	It's a good thing California is big. Lots of room for new landfills.

08-17-2012, 08:23 AM	#12
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	There are no such things as grunion in DP or lobster in Viking's kayak __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"