Torch for trail running? - Gear

JD.

pirate

18/07/2009 at 10:52

I'm a bit fed up of spending the last hour of Ironman races running in the dark. Also I'd like to make use of the trails where i live during the winter and the unlit roads.

I remember reading once about a really good light you could attach to a belt - belt mounted sounds better to me as i don't want to look like i'm going caving . Does anyone know what it's called? think it's circa £90. Or does anyone have any other recommendations?

thanks for your help

cougie

pirate

18/07/2009 at 10:59

Dunno about the belt light but the alpkit gamma is a good head torch -4 different colours/leds.
Actually aldi had a head torch for a fiver the other week - that's prob good too.

Muttley

18/07/2009 at 11:08

Another vote for the Alpkit Gamma head torch - I use it in winter for a towpath alongside a rather large river. At £15 incl duracell batteries, it's a steal.

limper

18/07/2009 at 13:06

I use a headtorch.
I have used a belt torch, a chest strap torch and a leg torch!! They all seem to move with the body much more than a head torch does and then don't provide such a good view of the ground in front of you. IMHO!

marshallini

18/07/2009 at 23:55

Get a Gamma, top product, super value for money.

JD.

pirate

19/07/2009 at 06:05

excellent, will get a gamma, thanks guys for the advice.

JD.

pirate

25/09/2009 at 15:54

well, the night is longer these days so it'll soon be time for a light if i'm gonna keep the morning runs going. just got the alpkit gamma through. can't believe how small it is! will give it a go soon althought the "all the gear no idea" triathlete in me loves the idea of that petzl ultra torch! paths i run on are pretty bad even in daylight so we'll see what it's like with the alpkit torch.

Edited: 25/09/2009 at 15:55

JD.

pirate

25/09/2009 at 20:01

wow, i cannot believe how bright that alpkit torch is! i'm amazed. will no doubt be trying it out for real soon.

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