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Old 04-26-2006, 09:00 AM
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Modifications to River Rock headlamp (pics)

Bought this .5W LED headlight for $15...very compact, hi-beam, low beam, water resistant, ratchet tilt adjustment, excellent throw, impact resistant, semi-regulated power, supplied with Duracell alkies, and long-life. I had read a couple of good reviews of this light from guru/geeks that know everything about lights! Many comparisons made to mainstream lamps (eg, EOS, Aurora). These are the same light sold by the Streamlight brand. Requires 2 AAA batteries.

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Old 04-26-2006, 10:44 AM
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Re: modifications to River Rock headlamp (pics)

Good job on the mod. Nice headlamp too - a real sleeper. More people should know about it. Good a NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 04-26-2006, 11:44 AM
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