Got the Whites MXT and want a small light to attach for night hunting - ideas?

[ExitEden]

Anyone attach any kind of light for night hunting? Is there a better forum area for this question?

Looking for something more stealthy, not my headlamp ;-) All I need is just a flicker of light to see the VDI readings.

Thanks in advance! PS this detector rocks! Thanks to all that told me I would not be dissappointed! I've hunted many hours, and the batteries have not even thought about needing attention.

 

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[ExitEden]

Well, the trade off of a good all arounder was the fact that the MXT does NOT have a backlight! Total BUMMER.

 

[Sarge]

I used to use a small Mini-Maglight, the one that takes 2-AA cells. They also make a 2- AAA cell flashlight that's pretty small.

My 1st thought when I read your heading was a headlight but you said that won't do.

If you want to save your night vision you can put a red cellophane over the lens. Less light but less noticeable.

 

[SC_hunter]

They make a small light that will fit on your head or on your cap bill. Bright leds and they work for me. Usually able to find them cheap at flea markets.

 

[mastereagle22]

I use this with my Deleon.

It works great! Try Wal-mart I got one there for under $5.00

http://www.frattoys.com/product_info.php?products_id=273

 

[cosmic]

Keychain single led flashlite green or red, Paint the side facing you black (so the light only shine to the detector face) and attach to detector face with velcro..

 

[ExitEden]

Case closed as I just took a walk over to Fry's Electronics and picked up a Pelican VersaBright II and the L1 Lanyard light too.

It comes with two colored lenses, runs on AA (same as my MXT) and will clip on the arm band so I can point it at the screen, all stealth Ninja like. Then, when I'm digging, I can just mouth the small light as it has the colored lens too. Sometimes I can't get out until after dark, and I don't really want people (or cops) thinking I'm up to no good. Silent running so to speak ;-)

Thanks guys!

 

[Tin Nugget]

I use a small one that has a foam padded clip and the arm bends any way you want it and stays put. Works perfect. I picked it up at Academy Sports store.