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Old 15-06-2019, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Granada View Post
I recently went to the ASV's LMDSS and used a red bike light as a torch to find and set up my equipment. Got politely told that if there was an event there that someone would probably complain about the intensity of the light, and it was suggested that I consider getting a lower powered red light. Although I understand and respect the comment, I also want to be safe when moving around and not lose anything accidentally, so it's a really fine balance between those two things.
after you are dark adapted you should not need a light to walk around.
because you are so reliant on your red light,you are losing the value of the darkness.
try doing it sometime,it really works.
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