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Aug 1, 2012 5:00 PM   It's probably not the safest idea to be out in the woods, or swooshing down a mountain on skis, in the middle of the night. Unless you've got Petzl's upcoming Ultra Rush headlamp strapped to your head, with 700 lumens to illuminate everything that goes bump in the night—or that you might bump into. For comparison, an LED MagLite powered by three D-sized batteries produces just 131 lumens, so this lamp blasts forth a surprising amount of light given its size. There's no pricing or availability details besides a vague promise of a 2013 release, but the Ultra Rush will apparently come with a rechargeable battery pack and four brightness levels. And it's safe to assume that when set to its full brightness level of 700 lumens, the Ultra Rush's battery life will be severely limited. Which is why you're able to turn it down during those times you don't need to simulate daylight in the middle of the night. [Petzl via Gear Junkie] View the...

Jul 31, 2012 3:20 PM   Set to hit the market in early 2013, Snow Peak's Lapel Torch flashlight separates the LED bulb from the batteries with a cable tether that allows the light source to be clipped to your jacket or backpack straps. A strong magnetic clip holds it in place without damaging the spot where it's been attached, letting you continue with camp chores like starting a fire or pitching a tent, even in the dark of night. A convenience that will set you back $66, but save you from having a headlamp strapped around your noggin. [Snow Peak via GearJunkie] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.