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| Aah, there it is. The head torch in action. |
There was definitely a time when something so practical
would have left me cringing. The head torch was the domain of an 11 year old
boy on a camping holiday with the family. But now I know better: practical is the
new sexy and it doesn't come sexier than this bad boy.
A head torch really is the number one item to take along on
any sort of outdoorsy adventure – camping, festivals, drinking in the garden.
Hell, even indoorsy adventures can benefit from your trusty head torch. Let’s
set the scene: It’s your average Tuesday evening and you've just finished your
supper. Let’s say you had cottage pie with a serving of peas – pretty regular
stuff. Then bam, this is South Africa and the electricity has obviously gone
out. Welcome to this year’s edition of Eskom's rolling black outs. So that’s
the end of your evening of PVRed episodes of MasterChef Australia – boo, you
whore. But now you still need to pop a wazz and brush your teeth because you
aren't a hygiene heathen. So off you trundle down the darkest passageway in
the history of mankind and grope around for your Aquafresh (does it all in one,
mum) and Oral-B, eradicator of plaque. Now just imagine how much easier this
would all be if you were rocking your handy head torch! With this hands-free
beacon of light you could wipe your undercarriage with absolute precision as
well. Then off to bed to dream the sweet dreams of someone who is always
prepared (and clean).
But we aren't a bag of party poopers at 2C&C. Your head torch
is also your number one companion at any in-the-dark outside fun times. See
you’re at Oppi and the combination of day-drinking, sweet tunes and the prospect
of some sexy time with that person you met at the bar has left you
disorientated. You forgot to triangulate and now finding your tent is a
prospect even Frodo would baulk at. Never fear! Switch on your ultimate wingman
and the journey back will be a walk in the park. Plus you have two free hands –
one to hold your drink and the other to indulge in a touch of heavy petting.
With that beacon of light projecting from your forehead you’ll be the pied
piper of tent finding and you can lead the way back to your love den*. This is
also perfect when you’re heating up some two-minute noodles over the gas ring
when it’s night-lunch time.
And the best thing about a head torch is it doesn't need to
be fancy. You can buy one for about a hundred bucks and if you’re lucky the
batteries are included! Say what?? That’s a bargain my friend, if ever there
was one. So buy your head torch now and be the lighthouse of fun.
*Actually don’t take anyone back to your tent at Oppi. No
one has a clean undercarriage in Mordor.
