Would this be a good lamp to use for night hikes?
860502
I think so. Like I said, I use mine mostly when hunting. When I hunt in the mornings I try to get to my spot an hour before first-light, which usually means a good hour of hiking through the woods in the dark. I have no complaints about it whatsoever.
860503
I use mine when I move fire wood to the house after work in the dark. It was in a drawer all summer and is still on the original batteries and working well. I do keep a small flashlight in my pocket. I found it was the best deal for my money. It allows me to have both hands free and it stays in place.
1516263
I think it should be fine. Against a off-white wall, it's very good and used with a proper screen it's very bright. So much so that I run it in economy mode to preserve the lamp.
2024251
I believe so. The light is quite bright so it should be adequate for walking. On the widest setting it throws a nice wide spotlight.My issues wth it were durability, but then again I'm a construction worker, it was attached to a hard hat and got knocked around a bit. In light duty use it should be great.
1836352
I use a 40 watt bulb, and it casts a nice warm glow. I have to warn you that I bought one for myself and one sent to a friend. Both lamps were very poorly packaged and cheaply made. I sent mine back for a replacement, and even the replacement was a bit damaged. I kept it; it's a good enough lamp for the price, but know that you may have to re-thread the lampshade or iron out some dents. That said, I've had the lamp for a while and it has performed well and if I turn the dented side to the wall, it looks pretty nice too.
547553
I would say this is the type of light to give you "bright daylight". It is fantastic for reading and making a well lit room as you can choose the wattage you want. 2 lamps in a room that size should be sufficient .
1025008
Yes!!! if ever you consider buying this lamp, I'd really recommend using a 100W equivalent CFL bulb. It worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps Triangle Bulbs T40144-4 (4 Pack) - 23-Watt (100W) Spiral Medium Base Natural Daylight (5000K) CFL Light Bulbs, 4 PACK
765062
I think this would be a great desk/table lamp for working on puzzles. The light is very good - better than I expected. I use it as a reading lamp on my bedside table, often at one of the lower of the three settings.
956055
It would depend on your lamp. The bulb has the very small candolier base and is only 3 watts. If you are actually going to use this as a night light, I would recommend caution if using around children because the flickering could cause restlessness and inability to sleep.
1199614
As a night reading lamp or desk lamp it is bright enough.4 watts in led light is a lot brighter then 4 watts filament bulb.
919145
Sorry to say, the answer is no. It is intended for task/spot lighting; for minute handwork. For my purposes, I am a little disappointed with this lamp.
1510942
I wouldn't recommend it for task lighting, but it could be good enough for reading. Use this lamp, it works brighter than the others I've tried: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
2124138
May work. I've only used this light on overnight trips. Good quality light. It's not a LED bulb so expect it to use more energy. Must be fully submerged or light fixture heats up and may burn out your bulb.
535418
If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs. If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house,... » Read More If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs. « Show Less
2024254
I've been meaning to go back in here to take back my good review on it. It worked great while the batteries lasted, I even bought four more of the ultra fire batteries so I wouldn't run out of power. The batteries don't recharge! Tossed it and bought a black Diamond headlight that takes 4 AAA's, and that works great. To answer your question, it'd be great for walking, but don't bother with this headlamp.
428428
I would have to say yes. It gives off about as much light as a dim candle, and flickers as well. I wouldn't say it's completely "safe" to wander around with only this at night, but I manage just fine.
2021421
Personally, I wouldnt be looking at the cheapest light on Amazon if I wanted specs that are associated with more expensive lights. But thats just me lol! This is a very good, basic headlamp-especially for what it costs. Dont expect that its gonna be a diving light or blind deer at night(well, I dunno...maybe it would blind deer? Never tried it).
1595671
If you want this one to be your primary lamp... I would not recommend it. But it will give a decent amount of light.