Originally Posted by
no1mad
Let's just table the whole poor night vision. I've dealt with it for almost 40 years now, so I think that I can manage.
-The reason why I'm reluctant to get, say, a MS 900, is if I commit all of my financial resources to just the one system- what happens when one component decides to quit? If I utilize a dual flashlight set-up, then if one fails, I still have one that is operational (hopefully) that should get me to where I'm going in one piece.
You do have a good point there. I've personally never had a light fail on me (other than because of a discharged battery, where despite having 2 separate batteries they were both drained), but I also use more expensive lights from Dinotte and Light and Motion which are better made. If they did fail, I would probably have to call someone to pick me up.
I guess I'm saying - you have a point, and I don't have a real solid response either way, lol.
Originally Posted by
no1mad
-The MUP has lights mounted on old fashioned telephone poles about every 200' or so. But I don't how many (if any) are actually operational. Street lighting is one of the first places the city looks to cut costs when the budget is tight.
With regular night vision you usually don't need as much light on unlight trail as you do in the city, weirdly enough, because when there's no abmient ambient light your eyes adjust and you can see *more*. But - I have no idea how this would affect you. Wish I could offer something more helpful. :-)
Originally Posted by
no1mad
-I'm well aware of the economics behind the quality vs quantity argument. It's a constant topic of discussion in this household (sometimes rather hotly).
I'm still curious how that Coleman flashlight has worked out for you...