Head Lamp
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I’m using a Petzel that’s around 20 years old. I’ve been happy with it. I’m sure there’s better/brighter options available. Sorry that I couldn’t have been more helpful.
Princeton Tec 500 is fantastic because it is dirt cheap ($20), durable, seems rainproof, and defaults at turning on red so you don’t blow your night vision.
Real happy with my Loon nocturnal so far; bought one last spring: https://pacificflyfishers.com/products/loon-nocturnal-headlamp It's comfortable and bright. I like the recharge feature. You can support a fly shop buying one of them too.
That looks like a great light! I'm partial to headlamps that use a single AA battery, to keep my battery charging simple. I like the Fenix lights.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you wear your headlamp around your neck it lights up your path and your workspace, but doesn't blind people when you look at them.
My son and his friends all like this one:
I'm on my third Black Diamond Spot, which so far has outlasted the first two combined. I've gone to the Nitecore that Clarkman shows in his post for my hiking and backpacking use. Wasn't sure how well a rechargeable light would be for this, but it has gone on 5-day hikes on a single charge. I really like its simplicity.
My old lightweight Petzel Tikka XP2 and an OEM semi-hardshell case with extra battery storage still works but is only 80 lumens max. I like having the area in front of me really lit up so I should get a new one for that reason alone.
New headlamps range from 350-1000 lumens.
More recently a small inexpensive 7000K 500 lumens flashlight with a focusing lens has worked pretty well in a headband mini flashlight holder. A red filter I can slip in front of the lens when desired is easy to make.
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New headlamps range from 350-1000 lumens.
Lumens in flashlights: how much does a lamp need?
Lumen indicates the light output of a flashlight. You can find out how many lumens a flashlight should have for different applications here!
ledlenser.com
Headband™ Flashlight Holder
The Headband is the product that started it all. This product offers a simple solution to the problem of how to hold a flashlight when working with your hands. The adjustable Headband quickly turns your flashlight into a headlamp.
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Reposting about the new led lamp that I put into an old Petzl headlamp. It's super bright!
Thread 'Flashlight LED upgrade' https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/flashlight-led-upgrade.4481/
Thread 'Flashlight LED upgrade' https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/flashlight-led-upgrade.4481/
atomic dog
Steelhead
I have a Black Diamond, I believe the same one Zak lined above. Works well enough @ 400 lumens.
No personal experience, but I've read good things about this bad mamma jamma:
https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-hm65r-t-v2-rechargeable-headlamp?variant=41994762223670
It ain't cheap, though.
No personal experience, but I've read good things about this bad mamma jamma:
https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-hm65r-t-v2-rechargeable-headlamp?variant=41994762223670
It ain't cheap, though.
Gyrfalcon22
Legend
Very happy Nitecore user as well. I use this all white unit as I lose stuff.
It has been a great light. It has 6-7-8 lighting options. It is USB charge, which is great for local stuff. For backpacking I prefer a main unit that uses swappable batteries so I can look indefinitely at spooky things in the dark (I am a light sleeper-thanks grizzly man!).
The one thing on my light Nitecore is there is no warning before it goes to zero- just the high spot won't go flood anymore, but no dimming at lower levels. It just suddenly goes black.
In short, fantastic campsite lamp, not enough oomph and longevity to save one's butt if you are stuck trudging away lost in the dark.
It has been a great light. It has 6-7-8 lighting options. It is USB charge, which is great for local stuff. For backpacking I prefer a main unit that uses swappable batteries so I can look indefinitely at spooky things in the dark (I am a light sleeper-thanks grizzly man!).
The one thing on my light Nitecore is there is no warning before it goes to zero- just the high spot won't go flood anymore, but no dimming at lower levels. It just suddenly goes black.
In short, fantastic campsite lamp, not enough oomph and longevity to save one's butt if you are stuck trudging away lost in the dark.
Again,
My main light for years is an earlier version of this one:
Defiant 200 Lumens Headlight (3-Pack) 90651 - The Home Depot
This 200 Lumens LED Headlight (3-pack) is a great hands-free illumination device when you are working, biking, caving, camping, hiking, hunting, boating or performing delicate operations. The headlamp
www.homedepot.com
My main light for years is an earlier version of this one:
Energizer Vision HD LED Headlamp, 300 Lumens HDB32EH - The Home Depot
Light your way out of the dark with the ultra-comfortable, hands-free Energizer Vision HD LED Headlamp. Its pivoting head, up to 55-meter beam, and IPX4 water-resistant construction make it the ideal choice for early-morning runs, everyday projects, and late-night hikes. Its thoughtful design...
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I use these. I have two of them. Use the head band or clip to your hat brim. I clip it to my hat brim. Super light weight. Dimmable. has both Red and green although I haven't found a use for the green light. $20.00 on Amazon
NEBO MYCRO USB 400 LUMEN Rechargeable, Adjustable LED Headlamp & Cap, Bright Spot Light For Camping, Hiking, Caving, Fishing with Adjustable Headstrap and Cap Clip, IPX4 water resistant
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Here is a review site that has helped me find some very good hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for my specific needs. This headlamp article has some tips on what to look for...
How to Choose The Perfect Headlamp - GearLab
How do you determine the right headlamp for you? After putting 27 top headlamps through a detailed side-by-side review over multiple years, we developed a...
www.outdoorgearlab.com
A real nice feature of this review, an interactive headlamp beam comparison page
Beam Test Comparison of Headlamps | GearLab
Beam test side-by-side rating and feature comparison of Headlamps.
www.outdoorgearlab.com
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wanderingrichard
Life of the Party
Don't look at me I'm all over the place.
Coasts that gave it up literally the 1st time I changed batteries, left them in the garage, or dropped just once. (I actually like the brand due to thier regular lights)
Cheap no name Rechargeable Chinese stuff that thankfully vanished
Nite Cores and Fenix that I can't kill but coworkers stole
Currently using an O light Perun 2 . 15 lumens up to 2500 on turbo. Charge it once a month and use the crap out of it as an EDC light. They do make a Mini Perun that might be better suited for what you need. The full size is more for industrial needs.
Coasts that gave it up literally the 1st time I changed batteries, left them in the garage, or dropped just once. (I actually like the brand due to thier regular lights)
Cheap no name Rechargeable Chinese stuff that thankfully vanished
Nite Cores and Fenix that I can't kill but coworkers stole
Currently using an O light Perun 2 . 15 lumens up to 2500 on turbo. Charge it once a month and use the crap out of it as an EDC light. They do make a Mini Perun that might be better suited for what you need. The full size is more for industrial needs.
