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.
April 18, 2017, 01:19 PM
medic451
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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.
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April 18, 2017, 01:27 PM
lkdr1989
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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April 18, 2017, 01:30 PM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by lkdr1989: [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.
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April 18, 2017, 01:47 PM
cparktd
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.
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April 18, 2017, 01:48 PM
medic451
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...
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April 18, 2017, 01:52 PM
tatortodd
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.
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April 18, 2017, 01:57 PM
egregore
quote:
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.
April 18, 2017, 02:02 PM
PPGMD
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.
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April 18, 2017, 03:07 PM
SpinZone
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.
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April 18, 2017, 03:30 PM
Woodman
Variable output LED for me. The batteries last forever.
April 18, 2017, 06:14 PM
egregore
Thanks to all who replied.
quote:
Originally posted by ontmark: I use this one.
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April 18, 2017, 06:47 PM
snidera
zebralight - barely bigger in dia than an AA & only 1/2" longer. variable brightness.
April 18, 2017, 10:44 PM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by SpinZone: 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.
