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Jul 24, 2013 at 6:22 am #1305751
I love my H51w Zebralight, but I missed having a lantern to use while in the tent to be able to see with out holding or wearing the headlamp.
Any ideas to make one that doesn't mind being crushed and is really light? (No pun intended. ;) haha)
Jul 24, 2013 at 7:12 am #2008994I've seen people make origami paper lanterns for their lights (you can use wax paper maybe, for some water resistance). You can also cut off a finger of some white rubber/nitrile/latex gloves to use (it's what I use). Or a ping pong ball with a cutout to fit your light.
Jul 24, 2013 at 9:30 am #2009032You have a water bottle, right? Just aim the headlamp into the side of the water bottle.
–B.G.–
Jul 24, 2013 at 9:33 am #2009034Put a little cup of aluminum foil in a corner or at the peak of your tent. Aim the flashlight at it.
Jul 24, 2013 at 9:47 am #2009035Are you aware of this:
It is a crushable lantern shade (0.18 oz) designed to use your headlamp.Here is the link: http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=52&p_id=1124462
Buy it from Montbell, or make a version for yourself.
Jul 24, 2013 at 10:37 am #2009056I've used expanded polythene foam sheet & block for all sort of uses, for years, and the white, thin sheet (2-3mm) version makes a good diffuser for a headtorch. Same principle as the MontBell thing.
Salvage from packaging, or laminate flooring underlay.
Jul 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm #2009112I think I'll try the wax paper tonight. Might also try using my bowl and see if that works. That Montbell one would be perfect, but not so keen on spending $15 for it, maybe $5.
Jul 25, 2013 at 7:25 am #2009306I use Platypus bottles when on the trail, and have found that I can set my headlamp in the small cavity underneath the bottle. I make sure the light is directed into the bottle and it makes a great diffuser that lights up the campsite well.
Jul 25, 2013 at 4:55 pm #2009496You could try using a ping pong ball.
Easy to do for a torch but maybe it can work for you too.
Blu Tack or Velcro could be used to keep it in place if you cannot slide it in. -
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