When it comes to outdoor sports or recreational activities, cycling by far offers a mind-blowing experience. My whole family loves to cycle – even my ‘not too old’ grandfather loves to cycle (funny, right?). Well, what can I say? Cycling is just too good. But recreation is not the only reason people cycle. For some, …
The feeling you get from mountain biking especially at night is just priceless. I, for one, do it a lot as it feels magical. It can’t be completely explained, only experienced. You do however need mountain bike lights at night where possible when out cycling on paths that are extremely dark unless you want to …
Using a head torch and a hard hat is essential PPE to safely work at night. These two items are two basic must-haves that I have with me each time I go down a tunnel for track and signal inspections. That, my hi-vis jacket and a pair of sturdy boots are all I need to …
If you work on a farm then there might be times when you need to check out sounds coming from your farm or work on your farm till late at night. This might then require that you use a reliable, lightweight and efficient head torch to get out and about. If this is you, then …
Adventure racing at night or early morning is a great activity as it makes you indulge in a variety of sports in a short space of time. As you get to enjoy the quiet time that comes with adventure racing, you sometimes need a head torch with you as the weather can suddenly change on …
Best Head Torch for Close Work— The LED Lenser MH-10 Rechargeable Head Torch Sometimes you have to work at night, and you may need to use a head torch for close work, that will allow you to work safely at close range. A decent head torch will be suitable to light up your work station, …
For years, head torches and headlamps have been in demand for many obvious reasons. Choosing the right one to use at a particular point in time is the hard bit as there is a raft of features to sift through, like (but not limited to) durability, luminosity and brightness, low battery life and a lot …
Petzl is a company created in the mid-seventies specialising in climbing gear, caving gear, work-at-height equipment, and – yes – headlamps. The French company was created by the cave explorer Fernand Petzl and it now has almost legendary status in the climbing scene. The French company owes this good reputation to its clear focus on …
If you are the type of runner that enjoys the special ambience and atmosphere of nighttime runs, you’ll want to make sure that you are able to see where you are going. That means making sure that you have the right type of torch for the job. Many runners prefer the convenience offered by headlight …