Yeah, I was trying to be funny. That's what police use them for, I don't think they carry billy clubs anymore.

Many years ago I used a mini MagLite. The idea that this would work as a headlight was put in my head by the fact that a clamp was being marketed at that time for mounting mini MagLite on handlebars. When it failed to provide sufficient light, I hose clamped a 3 cell unit next to it.

I replaced that set-up with a $200 NightSun system that was state of the art at that time, but yeah, short run time as well as heavy, probably heavier than the MagLites.

Whatever works for you, I just didn't think you needed that extra weight. I know you aren't worried about weight too much, but the lights today are bright, light and cheap. I'm using a ~$30 headlight that has an array of eight LEDs and uses 3 AAA batteries.

The new NiMH rechargeable batteries work better than disposables which was a delightful discovery for me. They last a lot longer than Duracells, plus you can use them again. Sweet.

I don't know that my light would work in the Maine woods. You probably need more light than I do.