As in a flashlight that straps to my head so it points where I look. A rechargeable battery is preferred. I don't need multiple brightness settings, strobes and other extras. This may sound odd and also may be a tall order because everything is these days, but I'd rather it not be LED. The light from LEDs is actually, for my purposes, too bright and white, producing glare. I would rather have a softer light like from a fluorescent.

This is a really good one, unfortunately out of stock at the moment.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...ilpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i have several. My favorite at the moment is a cheap Stansport. feels like quality. operated great. Switch is good. Just works. Hi, lo and strobe.

Probably going to be a bit difficult getting a headlamp that's not LED; you could get a lower power LED headlamp and try to figure out how to diffuse the output...scratch the lens maybe???

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[strike]Probably going to be a bit difficult getting a headlamp that's not LED; [/strikeyou could get a lower power LED headlamp and try to figure out how to diffuse the output...scratch the lens maybe???]

This.


Just buy one of the $10 ones on Home Depot impulse isle at checkout. Still will be LED, but not super bright.

FWIW I use this one. It can go down to 10 or 55 lumen, but it's bright white in color.

Buy 4 of these and put them where you need them
http://www.harborfreight.com/s...-headlamp-62614.html

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You didn't state the use, or if you had tried any yet.

I got an LED one at Lowes and mostly like it. LED will generally buy you longer battery life.
But I understand if thats not you cup o tea.

Whats wrong with this one by Western Safety? Its incandescent, swivel head, and can use rechargable batteries. It also summons Batman, as if you werent already impressed...

I have a Fenix HP15 headlamp, and am really impressed with it (just as high quality as their flashlights). However, it is the opposite of what the OP is looking for.

Fenix has a couple options that would work for the OP:

lowpower LED headlamp Model HL-05. It is a max 8 lumens, and you get 50 hours out of two 2032 button batteries.

Low powered and rechargeable - use two rechargeable AAAs and run this headlamp, HL-15, at its low 4 lumen setting.

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You didn't state the use, or if you had tried any yet.

Auto repair, looking into tight and close spaces, for example under a dashboard, so I don't have to hold a light in one hand, leaving both hands free.

I don't know how the beam is on the newer Surefire Saints are, but the older style have a adjustable (using a friction type switch) very diffuse beam. They built it mostly for close range tasks.

You could get something like this: https://www.fenixoutfitters.co...flashlight-headband/ and use whatever flashlight and battery combo you want that will fit in the holder.

Fenix also sells a diffuser that might help with the brightness problem: https://www.fenixoutfitters.co...light-diffuser-lens/

I use this one.

The wide angle really is a wide angle and great for in the dash work. It also softens the light real well.

Easy to wear even with glasses or goggles.

https://www.amazon.com/Streaml...adlamp/dp/B00N2GY2UI

Ozark brand from wal mart. Cheap and well made.

It has the usual spot light beam but it also has a floodlight mode which I really like. Both modes have a low and a high setting so you can have a softer light on low.

It also has an option that will automatically detect when something gets up close to the light and dim it. I have this turned out but may be good for the OP's purpose.

Variable output LED for me. The batteries last forever.

Thanks to all who replied.

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I use this one.

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Winner. Ordered.

zebralight - barely bigger in dia than an AA & only 1/2" longer. variable brightness.

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Ozark brand from wal mart. Cheap and well made.

It has the usual spot light beam but it also has a floodlight mode which I really like. Both modes have a low and a high setting so you can have a softer light on low.

It also has an option that will automatically detect when something gets up close to the light and dim it. I have this turned out but may be good for the OP's purpose.

A very nice piece. I tried a couple cheapie others, this one is so much better in every regard. I'll note beyond it's lighting functions, very comfortable and secure.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gen...or-Headlamp/29295368