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Originally Posted by ChrisM
Suzy, for a fraction $less, I got a red/white head-torch from Repco. It has a centre-off switch which allows either red or white from the off position.
Apart from its obvious astronomical uses, it came in very handy in Santiago in February when I escaped from the 7th floor of my hotel at 3:35 am during that massive earthquake!
I wouldn't be without one.
Chris
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I got my headlight from Coles/Safeway (about $30) and love it. It allows you to have a red light for observing and a white light to help in setting up when it gets a bit dark, but not dark enough to start observing, and also for packing up. It also has a tilt action so you can direct the light down or forward, frees up both hands and you can direct it by just moving your head around. I am sure it will also come in handy when we have our next earthquake in Melbourne too! May also be useful if you work in a mine
