I carry around a cheap Ali Express one that has a magnet base. Great for vehicle troubles I’ve found
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setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I guess the most unusual of the every day items is a headlamp. Much handier than a flashlight in a lot of situations. If you ever have to change a tire or diagnose a car engine in pitch black it helps to have light always exactly where you’re looking.
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 7 months ago
guyrocket@kbin.social 7 months ago
I don't carry a headlamp but I keep them around and handy. Very useful for dark corners of the garage and basement. Mandatory for camping.
Hands free task lighting is very useful.
qupada@kbin.social 7 months ago
Also - and I realise this might be contentious - but I'd suggest one that takes normal batteries. Mine takes 4× AAA.
With Eneloops (or similar low-self-discharge rechargeables), can have a 2nd set that gets you back up and running in under 30 seconds, and if you get really stuck they're sold in every corner store in the world (heck, throw a pack of Li-FeS2 batteries in the emergency kit, 20 year shelf life).
No worrying about having the right charger cable (commonly a Micro USB, something I don't tend to carry anymore), or remembering to charge the thing lest it go flat right in the middle of what you need to do.
setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Mine tend to be AAA models, which works out since I also often have pen lights around.
One thing I have done in my car is attach a rigid MOLLE mount on the sunscreen and then put pouches with a pen light, small knife, lighter, and pens. The kinds of things you always need and often carry but sometimes aren’t quite sure where they have fallen.
morrawanna@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I like my reg surefire, but I have a headband with a flashlight loop. It is perfect for my needs, which is mostly handheld to search bags and such, but gives a near zero space headlamp as well.