Australian Hiker

Show notes

Once you decide to start doing overnight hikes there are additional pieces of gear that you need to consider like a sleeping bag, tent and also some sort of light. By far the most commonly used light for hikers is a headlamp but with so many to choose from how do you decide what to purchase? In this podcast episode we discuss key considerations for choosing a headlamp for hiking but having said that you may find that you end up with more than one!

Podcast overview

Podcast Overview

• Podcast introduction (time index 0:01:26)
• Why Headlamps over other forms of lighting? (time index 0:02:05)
• Things to consider(time index 0:02:05)
  • Lumens (time index 0:03:30)
  • Light Beam shape/distance/Use (time index 0:05:16)
  • Weight (time index 0:07:49)
  • Which light based on use (time index 0:08:40)
    • An emergency light/just around the campsite
      • 30-200 lumens
    • General all purpose lighting
      • 200-350 lumens
    • Serious night hiking
      • 450-600 lumens
    • And beyond…..
  • Plan ahead to choose your ideal light if you have the option
  • Batteries (time index 0:13:49)
  • Comfort (time index 0:20:55)
  • Price (time index 0:22:58)
  • Headlamp etiquette (time index 0:24:34)
• Gill and Tim final thoughts (time index 00:28:41)
• Close (time index 0:30:53)

Listening to the Australian Hiker Podcast

You can listen to just one episode but the best way to listen to the Australian Hiker Podcast is by subscribing through iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher Radio, Spotify where the podcast episodes will be delivered to your device almost as soon as they are published. Go on, you know you want to!

You can listen to the Australian Hiker Podcast in the following ways:

• Through our website. All our episodes can be found here
• On Apple technology listen through Apple Podcasts here
• On Android phones (as well as apple) we recommend Podbean

In addition the are a number of other ‘podcatcher’ services that allow you to download our episodes. Below are a few options where to find us:

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