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Night light (15 posts / 1,104 views)
Publiclife Publiclife
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Post #1 10 Oct 2021 09:22
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Due to my wingman being anti-vax I'm now gonna be going on my autumn french trip on my own. I've decided against the river as I think that I need someone with me for that as I have ended up a good half mile downstream in the middle of the night before!
So.......I really need some form of night light on the bank of the lac in gonna go to. Something not too bright but maybe flashes and has a really good battery life. Any ideas? Anyone got anything that might do the job that they can recommend?

Cheers 👍
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #2 10 Oct 2021 09:48
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In reply to Post #1
Don't really like night lights but do carry a Ridgemonkey Multi Lite Plus as its compact, usb rechargeable and versatile (can be used as a standard nightlite or a spot or an additional flood for photography)
Publiclife Publiclife
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Post #3 10 Oct 2021 10:02
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Thanks. Sorry I should have perhaps worded it all differently. I will be wanting it to get back to the bank safely should I catch at night. Navigational purposes really 👍
bluebeat13
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Post #4 10 Oct 2021 11:51
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How about a head torch on a bank stick. Most have a red setting that should allow you to boat back without having to light up the lake.
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #5 10 Oct 2021 12:09
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Halfords rear bike light flashing red , cheap light and batteries last long time, in not in to recharging lights,
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #6 10 Oct 2021 12:09
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Publiclife Publiclife
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Post #7 10 Oct 2021 13:59
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Thanks all. Never thought of the bike lights too be honest. Will take a look
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #8 10 Oct 2021 14:51
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to make sure you come back in a STRAIGHT line

you need 2 lights set one light close to the waters edge low down the second about 6 ft back and high then simply line both lights up on your return and you will come straight back

LINKY POO
Innocenti Innocenti
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Post #9 10 Oct 2021 16:56
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Brilliant tip...
Calabro
Posts: 335
Post #10 10 Oct 2021 17:00
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Scotty sea light. Bulletproof and lasts a lifetime. Will also fit your boat for navigating in different circumstances.
Publiclife Publiclife
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Post #11 10 Oct 2021 19:18
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Great tip. 👍👍👍
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #12 10 Oct 2021 21:27
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As I said - Ridgemonkey Multi - great battery life - red / green / white and flashes - plus you can mount it on a bankstick. Versatile piece of kit . . .
Ged
Posts: 477
Post #13 10 Oct 2021 21:52
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Don't really do bivvy lights, but my lad bought me this https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905137/oex-powerlux-lantern-w-usb-charger-15905137 it's been quite useful. 4 different light levels, solid red light or flashing red and supposedly decent battery life.
Publiclife Publiclife
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Post #14 11 Oct 2021 06:03
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carpstar40 carpstar40
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Post #15 11 Oct 2021 09:20
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When I'm boat fishing using long bank-sticks I have spring clips to fit the closest diameter of my sticks with bike reflectors bolted to them to push on each stick just below the buzzer so when out in the boat with a headtorch on you can pick them up reflecting back at you from a great distance and gives you a straight line to head back with a dropped rod in hand, I then have a reflector on a single stick away from the rod lines to direct me back to the bank if I've got a carp in the net to bring back, you might need to wrap a bit of insulation tape around the stick to ensure the clip is snug also drill the clip for the thread on the reflectors to fit depending on bolt size used.

You then never forget to switch or leave a light on just remember to have a head torch in your pocket when leaving the bank in the boat at night.

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