During the cold winter months, we tend to keep our hands covered with gloves when we’re outside. Of course, this keeps our hands warm, but it can also make it difficult to handle certain objects. For instance, using a cell phone, flashlight or even just holding a cup of coffee with gloves on can prove challenging. However, in the case of LED flashlights, some of these glove-induced difficulties can be avoided if you choose the right type flashlight – or opt for an LED headlamp instead.
With that in mind, the following is a look at some of the more glove-friendly LED flashlights and headlamps for winter weather:
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When you’re on an extended trip in the backcountry or facing an emergency, rationing becomes an essential survival practice. This means rationing food, water and even the battery life on your LED flashlight. Without the ability to carefully control and monitor how much precious light you’re using, you could end up in the dark before help – or the next town on your journey – arrives.
Dog mushers, oil riggers, fishermen – these are the types of people likely to use LED flashlights in extremely cold conditions. Indeed, all three of these occupations are plentiful in Alaska, where it’s not unusual for temperatures to drop to -50 degrees Fahrenheit, or even lower. Furthermore, some parts of Alaska see as few as five hours of daylight around the winter solstice, so 
In honor of the Super Bowl, we’ve decided to pit some of our top LED flashlight models against each other to see how they compare. Today’s Coast Super Bowl matchup will be between the HP5 and the HP14 LED flashlights.
Eric LaMarque survived being stranded in the backcountry around Mammoth Mountain. Aron Ralston survived 127 hours of hell after becoming trapped under a boulder. We’re betting that these and other famous survivalists would recommend 
A big congratulations to Bill L. of LeRoy, Minnesota for winning an all new 
