Red lights at star parties

One thing I have noticed at star parties, on occasion, is people with red lights a bit too bright & shining them up in your eyes. I find the Rigel on high intensity good for illuminating the ground if you are walking in the dark, if pointed down constantly & on lower intensities when reading charts or working at the scope. DR

I agree - even the red light on the Celestron Power Tank is, IMHO, too bright. I bought a couple of jump starter/air compressor things, removed the compressor and jump start cables, and taped the lights with 3M taillight tape - just about right...