[at-l] red red red alert... Re: Headlamps

[Black Wolfe]

I'll note here that the only two Rattle Snakes I have seen were between Hang
Glider Launch Ramp and Belter's Bump in CT.  At night nither one would have
been easy to see with red or green LEDs.  Therefore, I prefer the white LED
for those little night time trips to the throne.

Black Wolfe
Bruce W.

P.S. Yes, Toe I did.  Thanks,  ;)


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> 1) Illuminating with red light assists in maintaining
> night vision, where feasible; but color differtiation
> is close to nil. On the AT, where the trail is black
> and the duff a dark brown, trying to hike at night can
> be a real chore -- you don't want to do it in pine,
> for example, unless you plan on getting lost.