Headlamps are great, I also carry a decent Surefire. If you use them much, keep a spare light handy or batteries. I've had mine die at inopportune moments.
Dogs pulling. Many seem to think that's just a given. Its not, its a training issue (which means a people/owner issue, not a dog issue), and if youre concerned about a threat, one should seriously consider training their dog so they wont do that. The pinch collars are good, as are electronic training collars. This is a serious issue. Many have mentioned it, but it doesn't appear anyone has said "Yeah, I really should do something about the dog, it totally unacceptable that it acts like that and could be a danger". Its not rocket science.
Dogs pulling. Many seem to think that's just a given. Its not, its a training issue (which means a people/owner issue, not a dog issue), and if youre concerned about a threat, one should seriously consider training their dog so they wont do that. The pinch collars are good, as are electronic training collars. This is a serious issue. Many have mentioned it, but it doesn't appear anyone has said "Yeah, I really should do something about the dog, it totally unacceptable that it acts like that and could be a danger". Its not rocket science.