I need to replace my headlamp and was wondering what make/model that you all use. I just need one to occasionally use while setting up/walking in before daylight. What do you all use? TIA
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I've had a browning blackout headlamp for over 10 years. I think it goes up to 800 lumens or so.
TinyTucky
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I have a couple Nebo Einsteins. They’re produce more than enough light for what I need, they’re rechargeable and only like $25. High and low spot light setting, and a red and white flood light setting. I use them for walking in, setting up, tracking, etc and also my go to for fly fishing at night up north. I have 0 complaints.
I am a big Streamlight fan. I have one headlamp that I use that is 15+ years old. I haven't brought myself to upgrade because these still work just fine. I'm sure they make them lighter, smaller and brighter now.
triple_duece
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I've used this model for home inspections for 6 years. I always have two on hand. Great light and cheap.
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They’re all good nowadays. Buy one that won’t make you upset when you lose it.
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Chancegriffis
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My dad swears up and down by his sonic beam, I believe is the name but I use this Petzel. Hasn’t let me down ever and battery life is more than sufficient for what you’re wanting to do with it. I use it to gig frogs mostly but it’ll light up the woods when you really need it at 1500 lumens.
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P8riot
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Streamlight fan here as well. I have the Protac original and the 2.0 headlamps
The 2.0 run time is what made me buy it. Its heavy though. You know its there and it leaves its mark on your forehead if you wear it a while. I was rewiring outlets in my house and garages so I needed something with a ton of run time. It also goes to 2,000 lumens at its brightest. Rechargeable with an S type cable with a fast charger and I'm back at it!
They are a bit pricey, but I'm always using the heck out of mine.
The 2.0 run time is what made me buy it. Its heavy though. You know its there and it leaves its mark on your forehead if you wear it a while. I was rewiring outlets in my house and garages so I needed something with a ton of run time. It also goes to 2,000 lumens at its brightest. Rechargeable with an S type cable with a fast charger and I'm back at it!
They are a bit pricey, but I'm always using the heck out of mine.
I purchased a Fenix this week as a back up and one for my daughter to use. We'll see how it stands up to the browning.
P8riot
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Fenix makes great lights. I have had their UC35 for years and its still one of my favorites.
There are a lot of great options out there.
The biggest factors I consider are size/weight, light output and battery.
Beyond that there are many good brands and they will vary primarily in their initial background. Fenix and Streamlight started as more tactical and .gov style. Black diamond and Petzl were for climbing and backpacking.
I have more petzl but I've had good black diamond ones also. I have streamlight gun lights.
Another consideration is the type of light, more focused or more diffuse because they are nice for different applications. The headlamp I'll use to walk in with is not the same as I'll have in my hand while tracking because it doesn't work as well to look out ahead for eye flash and such.
The biggest factors I consider are size/weight, light output and battery.
Beyond that there are many good brands and they will vary primarily in their initial background. Fenix and Streamlight started as more tactical and .gov style. Black diamond and Petzl were for climbing and backpacking.
I have more petzl but I've had good black diamond ones also. I have streamlight gun lights.
Another consideration is the type of light, more focused or more diffuse because they are nice for different applications. The headlamp I'll use to walk in with is not the same as I'll have in my hand while tracking because it doesn't work as well to look out ahead for eye flash and such.