Sounds like a geocaching travel bug
I think this a great idea and would be willing to partake if it isn’t too much stretch to send to Perth (aus). It would be nice to see comparison shots of one light vs many members lights.
I would hope that the journey doesn’t holt/stagnate/end but I guess that’s a risk. The idea of a stolen item sending postcards home is 20 or more years old.
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I think its a great idea. BTW, I dont think people can view your link unless they are CCF members. If the light is tough enough, I could drop it out of an aircraft into a large pool of mud and later retrieve it with a metal detector. I have a friend that could shoot the happy event and post it on youtube. Just make sure Im the last one to handle it in case it doesnt survive.
Maybe a lit 200A or 275 would be more suitable.
On a serious note, the route of flashlight travel should probably be organized by region to minimize shipping expenses. CDA-USA-MEX, etc
A nice idea. It would be interesting to see what the light gets up to on it’s travels… :email:
Why not. Just make it a small one to keep postage costs down.
That would be amazing if it could truly be hand-to-hand. There’s a few active on the board that are all in Texas, I wonder if hand-to-hand would work here.
I've done something similar on a car enthusiast forum. certain tools you only need once or twice and they cost more than anybody wants to pay, turbo return drill bit and tap ($65) set of coil spring compressors, custom 1off valve spring compressor designed for one particular engine, ... works for awhile but eventually somebody flakes off, with the tool. I highly recommend making a mandatory minimum post count and join date for any potential user. I realize I'm cutting myself out of the loop since I'm new here but thats what it will take to make this venture a long lasting success. When my time does come I will be glad to partake!
I love the idea! I have a few constant output flashlights that I want to send around sometime to 'streamline' people's integrating spheres/pipes, but this has a way more romantic purpose :-) . It would be wonderful if the light has some unique features so that friends automatically ask about what light it is.
I saw this done over at CPF. It seemed to work pretty well. Only issue seemed to remind people time was up and they need to ship it. Of course you have to have a person willing or capable of shipping it to another country when that time comes. I guess I am trying to say, you dont want it to zig zag around the world. If its in China, it needs to finish it China journey first? Then move on to another country not to return to China until one cycle is complete?? Dig what I am trying to say?
Cool idea. I would be in. USA shipper here only! :bigsmile:
I think it would be cool to watch the BLF Traveling Light make its journey around the world. I don’t think I can commit to the rules right now, but maybe later on, I’ll jump in.
I like the idea!
But it should really be a one-of-a-kind flashlight, that is easily recognizable..
not one that can be found everywhere in the world like a C8 (to keep it unique).
And keeping it lightweight is also a good idea!
How about batteries? probably not a good idea.
You could implement Djozz`s idea, for people who have a lightbox! (but then the battery will be of importance as well I think).
Should run on AA or 14500? It would be interesting to compare shipping costs and times.
Send it to me .
I will wrap it in paracord , write a limerick about it , and give it a haircut .
Great idea!
Aluminum buzz cut?
Great idea, I’m interested!
Minimum of 500 posts to participate?
1200 :evil: