February 27, 2018, 08:47 PM
StorminNorminSeeking Head Lamp reccommendations
quote:
Originally posted by Redleg06:
I have had a Petzl Tikka for several years and use it outside as well, as inside for close work. I like the adjustable beam angle.
I have several of these and love them. They are the only kind I have tried.
February 27, 2018, 09:04 PM
mdblantonquote:
Originally posted by sreding:
I like Black Diamonds - AAA batteries (3) and decent run time. I like the variable output function. Hold the button to change the brightness vs just having a couple modes. Also has a red led mode.
BD storm
This..
Plus Black Diamond has terrific customer support. Got diesel on the strap of one of my Storms on a trip to Haiti. Called them up when I returned and asked if I could buy a new strap (light still worked fine). Instead of selling me a new strap, they sent me an entire new headlamp at no charge.
Michael
February 27, 2018, 10:35 PM
Excam_ManBought an OLight H1R a couple months ago and like it. Rechargeable, small, up to 600 lumens, easy to operate, magnetic charging cable.
You can put it on and then put on a baseball cap right over it.
https://www.olightstore.com/le...amps/olight-h1r-novaI'm looking to get their H2R, which takes the 18650 battery. Upgraded to 2300 lumens and has a strap over the top.
I want the brighter light capability and almost twice the run time on the same 600 lumen level.
https://www.olightstore.com/le...amps/olight-h2r-novaFebruary 27, 2018, 11:34 PM
WasabibillI've got a Petzyl Tikka and a Tikka Plus. They're competent head lamps that sell for around $50.00. I bought two Everready headlamps for $20.00 to give to my grand sons when we went camping. They're held up well, are bright enough for our purposes and I wasn't sad when they lost them. I think it's hard to go wrong in the world of head lamps.
February 28, 2018, 02:22 AM
mark_aI've converted to 18650 batteries on as many different lights as possible. Nitecore are great. Built like a tank.
February 28, 2018, 05:54 AM
airI prefer the Fenix HP12 using it at work daily for the past three years, uses 18650 batteries I charge about every 2-3weeks depending on when I remember.
Fenix site 20%off: NEWMEMBER20
The WOWTAC is a great deal, comes with an 18650 battery that you charge like a cellphone, not as comfy as the Fenix but price is hard to beat. I've read it's made in the same factory as Olight.
WOWTAC A2
March 03, 2018, 11:03 AM
Modern Day SavageYou guys rock! Thanks for the input...off to research your suggestions!
March 03, 2018, 11:17 AM
GustoferI've got a Petzl that I was pretty happy with. A few months back there was a similar thread and someone mentioned the Fenix headlamp so I picked one up off Amazon. Amazing light with a buttload of juice. It'll light up 100 yards out. A little on the heavy side, but not so much that it's uncomfortable.
March 03, 2018, 12:34 PM
ffemt44I have a dewalt brand headlamp for work. It is bright enough to see well in dark corners of a parking garage, or up in the tees above the lights. 3 AAA batteries and 30-40 hour runtime. We got these from the dewalt rep so I don’t know where you could buy one. Much better than the energizer I was using.
One thing I don’t worry about is durability since I know eventually it will be covered in concrete, or epoxy.