flashlights?

[peashooter]

what kind of illumination does everyone use? i've seen big 1-2 million spotters but they don't last that long. little beams that shoot 10 feet infront of you but last all night but aren't exactly bright. looking for something in between.

[BlacktailStalker]

I like the newer LED maglites, I keep a big one in the truck.
Mostly use a headlamp though.

[landphil]

Check out the LED offerings from streamlight, I have a a couple for work and one in my hunting pack.

[MuleyMadness]

I have a couple of LED head lamps, and one that clips onto the hat visor. I find those the best for working on animals or anything in the dark because the light is pointing where your eyes are. For just spotting, I too like my Maglight LEDs...very bright and because of the low voltage needed, they do last very well.

[swampthing]

I take two headlamps when I am campin off my back. They save holdin a flashlight in your teeth like I did for years. I have a petzyl with about 40 or 60 lumens, cant remember, its green and brighter than most I tried. I keep a little minimag in the truck and I have a little led light on my keychain.

[BiG Boar]

I think everyone should have a headlamp. They are so useful, from in camp to gutting and quartering in the dark. Leupold makes a wicked flashlight now that is compact and much brighter than my mag light. It also lasts a long time. If you can afford it, its great for tracking and what not.

[peashooter]

Sounds like led is the way to go. Headlamp for field dressing and mag for finding your way on the trail, or off the trail more like it.

[Stresd]

I have the Tikka XP2 made by Petzl. Get the carrying pouch for it at the same time and a spare set of batteries will fit with it into a small, very light, compact unit . Check the reviews. Won't need a hand light with this beauty.

[The Hermit]

Check out VantagePoint Outfitters, site sponsor, for Fenix CREE flashlights. World class little light and BRIGHT, at great pricing for HBC'ers.

[Slee]

LED head lamp is the only way to go!

[Tenacious Billy]

Check out VantagePoint Outfitters, site sponsor, for Fenix CREE flashlights. World class little light and BRIGHT, at great pricing for HBC'ers.

Fenix lights are awesome!

[gibblewabble]

LED head lamps ( always carry at least 2) and a 1 million candle power spot light and just in case I carry my propane camp light with a stainless reflector on it in case I have to work into the night out there.

[Bowzone_Mikey]

you would be hard pressed to beat the light and quality of a surefire light
http://www.surefire.com/

[troutseeker]

Black Diamond LED head lamp and a Fenix TK20.

[Kudu]

I have a Bushnell LED link (http://www.shopbushnell.com/detail/BSN+100200C) as well as a Petzel LED head lamp. cant beat the combination.......

[killman]

I have a couple of these, one at work and one in my pack.
Very good headlamp

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=58

[alberta hunter]

Yes a headlamp is the way to go, my choice is surefire minimus or some thing like that, 1-100 lumens ajustable 6 hrs on 1 and 1 on 100, but 100 is very very bright, batteries are 3 volt and small enough to carry a few.