is this light good for hiking early morning when trails are very dark? does it light trail in terms of brightness dn area covered?
817209
That's a really good question. It's definitely not a flood light in that you won't be able to see more than 20 ft in front of you. But you will be able to see all ground features within 15 ft of you. So for example, you will see rocks, sticks, etc. and be able to avoid them. But you probably couldn't spot a black bear more than 30 ft away.Hope this helps!
817210
When running trails in the dark, I use the single LED, high brightness setting. It illuminates an area about 20-30 feet ahead. I also use a small handheld flashlight to provide a second light source to eliminate shadows and see more details on the ground. At walking speed, the Remix should work for you.
817211
It won't light up a huge amount of space, but it will definitely provide very bright light in a moderate size spot wherever it's pointed. Less lantern, more flashlight. For the purpose of seeing a trail, it will work great, but you won't be able to illuminate things well too far off the trail.
817212
Area covered is wide, even and bright. It doesnt light up things far away- more of a flood light than a spot light. I would think perfect for hiking unless you want to light up the trail 100 yards in front of you.
817213
I have not used this light for hiking. I use it around the house, yard and for working on my car. The lamp has a single LED that's better for distance and a cluster of 3 LEDS that is better suited to area illumination. Both the Single and Cluster of 3 LEDs can be set to high or low brightness. The single LED on high reaches out to about 40 feet when it's very dark. It shines further but not bright enough to make out fine details. It's perfectly fine for me to use in the yard at night if I need something from my shed. Bright enough to see around me (I have a large yard) but not so bright that it blinds me when I look at something closer. I've been so pleased with this light that I purchased two more to keep in the cars. My only reservation with you using it for hiking is I assume you wouldn't actually be hiking in complete darkness. Dusk maybe? I don't know how much it would help when there is some ambient light. For use at a campground when it has gone complete dark I think it will be great.
2136976
I live in a wooded area, no street lights, pitch black area at night. My drive way is 480 feet long. I can shine the light down my drive way and see the highway very easy. I think it would shine further but haven't tried. When I shine the light down the drive way, it also lights up the entire drive, has a very good broad light along with a strong beam.
389138
Nope, not like a hiker's head lamp. It's a nice little light, though, and not overly bright.
1892699
We live in the country. It's real dark out here. I think it's plenty bright for our use. It can light up the trash barrels around midnight if I think a dog or other creature is in it.
2046161
This is my same question. I have some insanely bumpy trails by me and I ride at night so i need a light that lasts.
656812
The light is bright! I can see 300 yds (at least) and it covers a 2 lane highway. This morning 0430 I spotted 2 deer at over 200 yds. I have also noticed that cars no longer keep their high beams on me now that I am lighting up the street :-) buy it!!!
251731
Wish I could answer but don't really know. I live in eastern hardwood area with woods close in everywhere. Walking on road is best ex. and it reaches way out, literally opens up the night with a broad beam like some great big Wheat ,sp.?, light use to do in coon hunting. Can best say that I'm well pleased so far. Drawback is that the highest lumens are only sustained for the first several uses and then the batteries can't put out that full power...but still put out an excellent level.
755325
I use it for 1/2 an hour in the mornings when I first rise. I set the light near me by my laptop computer and while I read e mail, the online newspaper and have coffee, I enjoy the bright light.
1716436
Actually pretty good. It's not a blinding light. It's as bright as the low beams on my Polaris 500. It has a fair flood patern if used for visibility. Just not far reaching.
1720375
It is depend on battery life. This is a bright light. I have been using it for two weeks already. It is still good. I mounted two light on my bike because I ride in the dark and ride fast so I want to see the road bright and clean in distance and in front of my bike so drivers can see me too. This is a very bright light. I am please with the purchase. I am going to buy some more of this light.
1935546
I'm a postman. I use mine for reading the mail at arm's length as I put it into a cluster box. Anything further than that, and you're going to want more lumens. This lamp would be OK inside a tent. But outside . . . One of my fellow carriers has one of these. I'll probably get one this fall once the days get shorter. ExtremeBeam's OSR-800 headlamp is one of the brightest and farthest-reaching headlamp on the market. Using a 4-mode 180-lumen LED and fully telescoping lens, this powerful headlamp can shine light to distances of 550 feet when used on high. But when a blinding far-reaching light isn't necessary the OSR-800 can be switched to a less powerful Hike Mode, in which battery life can last an astonishing 24 hours.
767136
I find the quality of the 9 inch LED very good in daylight, It is ok at night, but I do have a motion light on my porch that comes on and the LED will be in color making it a better picture.
2034294
I use the light on unlit forest paths and is a good choice. Very bright with good illumination forward and adequate amounts of light to the side.
339606
I notice it does trigger and go on in the daytime also, but it doesn't stay on for long so I don't know if it would really effect the battery life that much. I love the light! it's bright and lights up my steps better than others I have tried.
1882772
I would imagine you will hit the limitations of the battery no matter how much sun it received the day before. I remember seeing my light work as late as 4 AM. You may need to go with a wired solution for anything better.
1982440
Hello my friendI really do not know what exact brand Led...I can give Faith that the flashlight illuminates very very well. I am Mountain Biker and We frequently ride in the nights, I ride All Mountain and faster trails. The Lights has worked perfect ever time in the mountain, even under heavy rains.I tell you ... I have two flashlights. and I still like much of 1600 lumens from a single LEDregards
110009
I would think it does very well in dusty conditions. You will be amazed at its brightness. It turns night into day, even at its lower settings.