Climbing Lighting

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Impact Resistance is a very important feature when considering what type of light to bring with you on a climb. Everyone has the accidental drop or bad luck of a rock hitting your light, so it is a good idea to have a climbing flashlight that is tested to continue working in rough situations. The impact resistance is determined by dropping a light from the specified distance onto a concrete surface six times to ensure that the flashlight will function even with drops and falls. Considering flashlights are an essential part of night climbing it is important to have something that won't stop working at the first instance of impact. Performance & Functionality Beam Type is an important feature to consider when shopping for the best climbing flashlight. Generally speaking, climbers will want to look for a hybrid of a flood beam and spot beam. Each type offers a trade-off, flood beams will illuminate a wider area while spot beams will illuminate a smaller area but to a greater degree. Spot beams are great for illuminating and inspecting possible routes for climb-planning purposes while the flood beam can be used for general canvassing of the climbing face or for a map reading break. Beam choice is a personal preference and should be picked with your specific climbing style in mind, but for a choice that covers most bases, it is suggested to go with an adjustable beam that can switch modes between flood and spot beam styles. Additionally, it is good to consider flashlights that having a head the allows for physical angle adjustments as this can save you from having to look at awkward angles to illuminate parts of the rock face when using a headlamp. Power Source should also be considered as it has a huge impact on your flashlight's runtime and longevity. Commonly used AAA and AA batteries are a favorite because of their wide availability and inexpensiveness, while disposable CR123As are also used for more high-performance lights. Disposable batteries may be initially