backup light

[David Sugeno]

I have a Rovyvon A5, and I have to say it is an incredible little light.  Works well clipped onto a ballcap, the luminous shell makes it easy to find in a dark tent, and I actually like the sidelight feature, which has a lantern-like effect, nice for ambiance, for reading, or to set in the gear loft as a tent light.  I can’t compare the two front LEDs, but I got the warmer nichia 219c and am very happy with it.  I’m surprised zpacks doesn’t offer this as an option, as I think there is a general preference for warmer lights.  I very highly recommend this light.  I have owned various handhelds and headlamps from Nitecore, Zebralight, Fenix, Princeton Tec, Black Diamond, and Petzl.  The A5 is my all around fave.

[Matthew / BPL]

Thanks David! It is good to hear about your direct experience with the light.

Also good to hear perspectives about the strengths of warmer emitters.

I will probably try out an A5 soon.

[tkkn c]

Matthew for ” I’ll probably keep my tiny loop of thin shock cord too. Options!” have you tried wrapping the shockcord and making a finger light with the tube?  I tried it, but have not found a combination I like.

[Matthew / BPL]

You can twist the cord into a figure 8 shape with the one end through the metal loop and the other over the front of the light. Then you put your finger under the X in the middle. Hope that makes sense.

I don’t use it that way much but I do put it around my wrist or around my trekking pole in my shelter frequently.

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