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LightBench: A Laboratory Testing Procotol for Comparing the Performance of Flashlights and Headlamps
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In this technical brief, we quantitatively evaluate the performance of lights considering brightness, battery life, and weight into an objective Lightbench Index.

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Ultralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics (Revised and Updated)
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In this updated gear guide, I’ll provide some insight into the backcountry electronics I use, discuss their use cases, and explain why I chose those brands and models.

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Petzl Ride – Ice Axe (never used)
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Selling this ice axe that was never used.  This has a steel pick with an aluminum shaft.  Th steel pick has cutouts to keep the weight down while still being…

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WTS Brand New Petzl Leopard FL FlexLock Strap On Crampons
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https://imgur.com/a/OVjztP9 $120 shipped CONUS. PayPal F&F, Venmo, Zelle. Brand New with Tags and Original Box. Bought after dreaming up an adventure that never happened. My scale says 14.3 oz but…

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Petzl Actik Core 450 Headlamp
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The Petzl Actik Core 450 Headlamp is bright enough for off-trail nighttime navigation, offers rechargeable (and interchangeable) batteries, and energy-saving task lighting modes. It’s one of the best sub-3-oz headlamps…

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Petzl Bindi Ultralight Headlamp
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If you need a tiny light with a minimalist headband, the 1.2-oz Petzl Bindi Ultralight Headlamp is going to be hard to beat. We like it for its durability, brightness,…

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Very bright, long-lasting charge, no dimming feature
Gear Review

I used a Black Diamond Revolt for several years and really liked it. It’s bright enough, a full charge lasts an entire 7-day trip, it has red light, and it…

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