So here is an example of the kinds of videos I try to get, while not actually getting in the water.
Although this particular one did not require a light, most of them do.
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Thanks for sharing! Northerns have long been my favorite species to troll for due to their incredible fight. However, I release them because their “floating bones” make them undesirable for cleaning & eating.
While here, I would like to recommend a couple more items for you to consider carrying with you in addition to zip ties, which is:
- at least a 25’ hank of 550 paracord and,
- let’s say 10’ of 3/16" bungee cord.
In the event of an issue with your snowshoes as described, bungee cord would be a great backup option for a broken heel strap on your snowshoes. Even paracord would work when your in a bind(ing), haha!
Can you please describe what you mean by “bungee cord jumpers”?
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Yeah, I most certainly carry those things in my emergency kit. We have been doing wilderness adventures for many years now, in extreme conditions (e.g. 40 below zero with the wind chill factor). So being prepared is a top priority of mine. We also learned from many mistakes. Ha!
By “bungee cord jumpers”, I should have said those who do bungee jumping. I assume that they are relying on some type of rubber cord to keep them from dying? Ha!
Your SC600 is solid, but if you want an upgrade, go with a real dive-style light. Magnetic ring switch, no charging port, fully sealed, that’s what actually holds up.
For GoPro use, don’t chase max lumens. A wide flood (around 90–120°) will look way better than a hotspot. Stick with replaceable 18650/21700 cells and just swap them out instead of relying on built-in charging.
If you’re comparing options, brands like OrcaTorch or Sofirn’s dive line are a bit more purpose-built for this kind of use than typical EDC stuff. XTAR actually has a few dive-oriented lights too, and one thing I do like there is they tend to avoid gimmicky port covers and keep things mechanically simple. Also worth mentioning—if you ever end up draining cells hard during cold night dives, XTAR chargers are pretty good at recovering over-discharged cells, which is nice to have in your kit.