Jordan
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As shy as deer are I really don't think a red, green, blue light ect matters. I would worry more about casting too much light and movement of said light (i.e. Climbing up a tree with a headlight on). Deer have more rods than cones and see exceptionally better than humans in lower light. Much like ambient light through night vision vs naked eye. The red vs green debate is more subjective to human sight and the military. When I went through sniper school and combat tracker a push for blue light was pushed by several instructors and students if light was needed. Bottom line is don't cast more light than you need and slow down and be a little quieter. People have a tendency to sound like herd elephants walking around once the lights are on. Stealth goes out the window.
As for lights that work I like basic petzl tactikka and cyclops titan. Fenix hl is a good mid price range. Zebralight is the best light imo if money's not an issue ($90). surefire is awesome but the money is better spent elsewhere. The black diamonds I used had a tendency to turn on in pouches accidentally due to the big sensitive push button on top. Bit of joy kill to find zapped batteries when you're at the truck pulling your gear out for the walk in. I have 3 baseline items a light has to have for
Me:
1. Adjustable dimmer where I can have a speck of light all the way up to headlight bright.
2. Not easily turned on (pouch issue)
3. Have no issues in the rain or snow
Just my 2 cents
The Ion hits all three of your points. Watch the video I posted if your curious. Is is fully adjustable, You can lock it from coming on in the bottom of your pack/pouch, and it's completely sealed since there are no buttons.
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