You will have no regrets with the Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril 5000K for what your plans are. They are cheap enough so you can always get another. I have the 2700k model on the way because I have nothing with that warm a tint
Welcome back to the thread, it has been entertaining so thanks for starting it.
Get the diffuser for the SP36, then you can use it as a lantern as well. I bought the diffuser, but has not arrived yet, but for the Pro (got it in 5000K though). Then I went out and bought the BLF-LT1 to use as a travel lantern. You will enjoy the SP36 I’m sure, the diffuser will just make it multipurpose.
I’m sure I’ll use the LT1 more, but nice to have the option of a backup. Lantern also has a 2700K tint. New version can also be used as a powerbank.
I have only seen the lanyard solution where the paracord wraps around the light about a dozen time, and I don’t think I can do as good a job. I really like how you do the lanyard. The beauty in simplicity! And very flexible too. I’m going to copy that Thank you!
To be honest with you, I’m so tempted. $16.19 is at a very good price point, great discount. Not too much pressure on the wallet :). Thanks for the sale alert.
For the record, this was going for $12 and Amazon had it under another name a few weeks ago for $6. I think there are many versions of the same thing sold under a different name.
for a headlamp, I would Not want Low CRI, not even for $6… Im worth more than that.
andy_u, thanks for the update on what you ended up buying.
Congratulations on making a High CRI choice.
High CRI is the only way I fly.
about the LED you chose:
The 5000k LH351d is an excellent intro to High CRI and near Daylight white color temperature. Good for staying awake, alert and active. I use one as a headlamp when doing active tasks, in my case LED swaps. I switch to a warmer light when relaxing.
future factors to consider
the light you chose uses 3 batteries. It is important to keep them as a matched set. Mark them so you know they go together.
mismatched batteries can overheat when they try to equalize their charge
you can monitor the batteries with a voltmeter. They should all have the same voltage.
Never borrow one battery out of the set, to use in a different light.
Because that will run one battery down to a different voltage than the other two in the set of Three, and when the discharged one gets back together with the other two cells, there is a danger of venting with fire. This is serious… do not mix mismatched batteries of different brands, different charge levels, different discharge specs, different ages.
about color temperature choices
I like to have at least one warm light, for relaxing in dark situations such as camping.
so the next light you choose, be it a headlamp, or otherwise, you have the opportunity to buy a warmer LED. I suggest 3500k.
on the left is a 5000k LH351D (similar to what you have ordered), on the right is a 3500k 219b
For an EDC light, I recommend you look at the Emissar D4V2 with short tube, it is available with 3500k LEDs… I think it will blow your mind. If you spring for the titanium version with the short tube, it could be the one light to rule them all… LOL