My trusty headlamp died in the middle of the old mill basement

I was down in the lower level of the abandoned Carter Mill, about 30 feet from the stairs, when my main light just cut out. Total darkness. I had my phone light, but it felt so weak down there. I was trying to get a shot of this old, rusted gear assembly and I just froze for a second. I always thought having a backup light in my bag was overkill, but that changed right then. I fumbled my phone, dropped it, and had to feel around on the damp concrete to find it. I got the shot later with my phone, but the vibe was totally gone. I'm buying a second headlamp this week for sure. What do you guys use for a reliable backup light when you're deep in a place?

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taylor92920d ago

Just use your phone light.

jesseb2020d ago

Three out of five times my phone light dies halfway through whatever I'm doing. Not reliable enough for anything that actually needs steady light. Grab a cheap headlamp instead, way less hassle.