Infiltration

coffinnail location: room 101 Gender: Male bury the dead \| \|	perhaps the ultimate UE hat < on 5/17/2005 8:06 PM >

	i got one of these a while back...liked it so much i bought a second as a loaner to my not-as-well-equipped friends, and bought one for my brother, grandpa, and father-in-law. has 2 LEDs in the brim. lightweight, unobtrusive, and doesn't make you look like a deranged coal miner. throws a hell of a beam. http://www.sears.c...OL&pid=03493344000 15 bucks at the local sears. lifetime warranty. kicks much ass. haven't seen anyone post this, so i thought i'd share. on a side note, the tutorials have been an excellent resource. hope this is a slightly helpful addition. so much has already been posted, it's somewhat hard not to cover old territory. keep up the good work reality is the fine line between paranoia and denial

drainpunk \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 1 on 5/17/2005 9:19 PM >

	Hey, nice lookin' hat. Too bad I don't wear hats. :\ The LEDs seem very useful (and cool).

murena location: Nutmeg State Gender: Female \| \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 2 on 5/17/2005 10:17 PM >

	Same sentiment here. Really cool idea...but the hat's not my style unfortunately.

TheRev location: Ohio Gender: Male We go in like professionals, like Charles Bronson... \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 3 on 5/17/2005 10:40 PM >

	That's pretty sweet, I've been thinking about getting a new hat lately anyway. What's the battery life like? How's the throw on the LEDs?

tick location: Abingdon, VA Gender: Male \| \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 4 on 5/18/2005 12:06 AM >

	That's pretty cool... but when I'm exploring, I wear my hat backwards (better vision, and it keeps spiders, etc from falling down the back of my neck) so those LEDs would be pointing the wrong direction.

Beryl

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Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat
<Reply # 5 on 5/18/2005 12:14 AM >

Posted by tick
...it keeps spiders, etc from falling down the back of my neck

You'd rather they hit your face?

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Also, I think the normal headlamps are better, easier to take off and put on, no restricting your view like a cap, etc..
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grit1 location: University Campus - Minneapolis, MN Gender: Male Got Shear Line? \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 6 on 5/18/2005 12:20 AM >

	Now if it were available in SnapOn brand...

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Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat
<Reply # 7 on 5/18/2005 12:58 AM >

Posted by grit1
Now if it were available in SnapOn brand...

Or Craftsman (Canadian Tire)

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Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat
<Reply # 8 on 5/18/2005 2:57 AM >

Posted by grit1
Now if it were available in SnapOn brand...

Or in trucker style; only kind that fits.

Yet another unoriginal generic UE website. GODDAM!

coffinnail

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bury the dead

Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat
<Reply # 9 on 5/18/2005 3:29 AM >

Posted by TheRev
That's pretty sweet, I've been thinking about getting a new hat lately anyway.

What's the battery life like? How's the throw on the LEDs?

lights are comparable with two high intensity LEDs running together..comparable to a AAA mag. i don't know how long continuous run life of the batteries would be...i use it sparingly, and it lasts for months. i was going to post a pic of one in use, but i'm so computer unfriendly i can't get it to work. i can send you some pics when i get them from the other computer.

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junkyard location: LaCrosse, WI Gender: Male Strategic Beer Command where the metal hits the meat. \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 10 on 5/18/2005 4:22 AM >

	Huhuhuhuh......you said Strap-On. Matco's better because they tell you you have a warranty, they just never come around to get your broken shit. I drink gasoline for breakfeast and beer for dinner! Any problem can be licked with a case of beer and a few sticks of dynamite. Strategic Beer Command ruling the desert since 1995 http://www.strategic-beer-command.com

LexDysic \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 11 on 5/18/2005 4:45 AM >

	I like the idea... Maybe run out to RadioHack to get some LEDs? Could become interesting.

ofberenonehand location: Minn-e-snow-ta "Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve." \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 12 on 5/18/2005 4:45 AM >

	Are the LED's directed at all? It looks like it would do a better job blinding you than illuminating anything. "That's What Government Is For; To Get In A Man's Way" -Mal

LexDysic \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 13 on 5/18/2005 5:18 AM >

	It seems better just to make your one yourself... Cheaper too. As for directionality if you look at the hat you can see it has that.

Macsbug Noble Donor location: St. Paul, MN Gender: Male Safety First! \| \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 14 on 5/18/2005 5:25 AM >

	I think Asylunt has one of those. I remember some lighted hat he has on one night. It was freaky. "Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it."

coffinnail

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Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat
<Reply # 15 on 5/18/2005 6:52 AM >

Posted by ofberenonehand
Are the LED's directed at all? It looks like it would do a better job blinding you than illuminating anything.

they are quite well aimed. Armed_Geoduck used them with me on the last two outings and loves em. as for making it yourself...they are only 15 bucks. by the time you buy the hat, the LEDs, the battery holder/switch, and take the time to put it together, you wind up with not necessarily the best time investment. go exploring instead!

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LexDysic \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 16 on 5/18/2005 5:18 PM >

	Well, there are those of us who like to build everything themselves. And I mean build everything.

Trog Gender: Male \|	Re: perhaps the ultimate UE hat <Reply # 17 on 5/18/2005 6:12 PM >

	But for lazy bum's like me this is ideal. Dopey says: "Did i listen to pop music 'cause i was bored... or was i bored 'cause i listened to pop music?"