Lighter Flashlight Headband

[Barton]

While looking for a lighter headband for my ZebraLight H51w, I found that the Klarus Headband works great and is 17 grams, compared to the ZebraLight headband at 24.8 grams.

I haven't found a lighter one with the same comfort level, yet…

[Ken Thompson]

Some good ideas here.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=87780&skip_to_post=748686

[Christopher *]

Any chance that Kens referenced link not working is a solitary event? (PS: I accidentally reported your reply Ken. Sorry.)

[Ken Thompson]

Here is a good thread,

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/most-amazing-gear-mod-headlamp-edition

 

[Christopher *]

Hey thanks Ken. I hope a in-site search function upgrade is on order sometime in the future.

[David Thomas]

How about stitching, essentially, a button hole into a cap or fleece beanie you already bring with you?

Then, when you want a headlamp on your head (i.e. when in camp), put on the hat and put the H51’s clip through the button hole.  Weight: nothing more.

P.S. for hiking down the trail, clip it on your waist band.  You want a light lower than your head or you’ll wash out all the shadows of bumps and dips and trip a lot more.

[Link .]

. HERE is Stick’s long term review of his ZebraLight H51 and he shows the lightweight homemade headband he made for his in his video, if you don’t want to watch the whole video he discusses it at 16 min and 10 sec into it.

[Chris H]

I glued the silicone holder from my Zebralight onto a carbon fibre money clip which I attach to my cap. Total weight is about 15g and the light also isn’t obstructed by the brim unlike when using the original strap.

(Picture isn’t mine).

[Ken Thompson]

So helpful to give specified time for anything in a Stick’s video, lol. Thanks Link.

 

[Link .]

Ken, I hope your not saying Stick talks a lot in his videos ;)

[Christopher *]

Hey thanks for the ideas. I typically wear mine on my hipbelt or low on my shoulder straps when hiking, and around my neck in camp (so as not to blind others). Was just poking around to see other options. TY!

[Bill Wang]

I’ve been using this setup with Zebralights.  Lately I don’t even use the plastic tightener shown in the photo, rather I simply tie a knot in the shock chord.

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