Headlamp / Hat combo

[Mike Clelland]

I permanently sewed my little headlamp to my hat.

I like the PETZL e+Lite (0.8 oz with the band removed). There is a simple metal wire that is used as an attachment system. But, it's awkward. It feels like it takes some angst with my fingernails to get it on a hat, and it's really hard in the dark.

And – I have a really simple lightweight pile hat, (1.2 oz). Now, for a mere 2 ounces, I have both forever connected.

Here's my nerdy gimmick. I clamped the light on the hat, and then sewed it in place. Now it's permanently attached to my hat. Easy!

If it's dark enough to need a light, I don't need my sun at with a brim. If it's cold enough to need my hat, it's probably dark. I never have to search for a tiny lamp in my pack (But, I still need to search for my hat)

[joe newton]

Great idea. Any chance of some pictoral instructions?

[Michael Mangold]

I did something similar yet different enough. I have the 9voltlight (http://www.9voltlight.com/)and a lightweight 9 volt solar battery charger. I glued a velcro strip onto 2 rechargeable 9 volt batteries and sewed the other velcro strip to the underside of my cap brim. I also carry a spare alkaline 9 volt battery just in case the sun don't shine.

[Nathan Moody]

Nice one, Dr. C!

I use Photon Freedom Micro Lights and always wear billed headwear, so I gaffer-tapped the smallest binder clips I could find to them to lose the bigger, clunky jobbies that came in the box. Additional weight, with tape: 1.25 grams!

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