Experts Agree - LED Headlamps are Must-Haves for Camping
Monday, September 24th, 2007 
If you have been wondering whether investing in a quality LED headlamp is a good idea, take it from an expert – it is. In the October 2007 edition of Cooking Light, the editors asked experts what they considered the best camping equipment. In addition to a mini-water purifying system and a compact, thermal camp mattress, an LED headlamp was considered one of the best additions you can make to your camping gear. Ann Froschauer, the southeast regional program coordinator for the National Parks Conservation Association was quoted as saying, “I can’t do without my LED headlamp during camping trips because it allows me to be hands free for nighttime camp setup.” She recommends finding one that is comfortable and small enough to fit in your pocket.”
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New technology and an ever growing number of cell phone towers has made the cell phone perhaps one of the top outdoor equipment must haves for any hiker, camper or hunter. Three hikers on 
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