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Petzl Tactikka XP Headlamp

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What color lens will work the best to follow a blood trail at...

By Ranked #789 - Headlamps November 2, 2008

What color lens will work the best to follow a blood trail at night?

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By Ranked #6 - Bike Electronics & Lighting November 2, 2008

That is a really creepy question. Probably the blue, the blood won't reflect any blue light and it'll be very dark black. On the flip side, red might make it much brighter than its surroundings. Luckily, you get both, so you can experiment. On deer or something, I hope.

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Tech Specs:

Bulb Type:
LED 
Power Source:
3 AAA batteries (included) 
Battery Location:
Front 
Headband Type:
Single elastic strap 
Burn Time:
[Max] 120hrs 
Voltage Regulator:
No 
Dimming Switch:
Yes 
Backup Power Source:
No 
Waterproof:
Water resistant 
Tiltable Housing:
Yes 
Weight:
[With batteries] 3.4oz (95g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, alpine climbing, camping, military 
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 Years 
Country of Origin:
France (Includes Monaco) 
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