Head Lamps

I have 2 Petzl Tikkas, 1 Zipka, and a Monsterous Petzl Duo for caves (it's KY people, we got lots of caves). I would recommend the small Petzl lights to anyone!
 
I've got the Princeton Fuel, I paid 20 bucks for it at Dicks Sporting Goods, I use it all the time, it keeps my hands free to do other things.....
 
I use a Petzl tikka xp. They're reasonably priced (~$55), light weight, water resistant, do pretty well on batteries, and bright!
Get one and enjoy the many benefits of forehead illumination!
 
tarditi said:
Flashlight = Energizer Hardcase Tactical (1st gen);

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Dustin, what do you think of the Energizer Hardcase...good flashlight?

Thanks!

BK86
 
I like the princeton tec apex,and apex pro.I prefer the pro because of its light weight,but both are great lights,and both have several modes.
The pro uses 2-123 battteries,and the apex uses 4aa batteries.Either can use alkaline,lithium,or rechargable batteries.The run time for the apex 4aa with lithium or rechargables is about 4.5 hours on high 120+ lumens.the run time for the pro on high is about 2 hours on surefire 123 batteries.
 
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1gailt said:
I like the princeton tec apex,and apex pro.I prefer the pro because of its light weight,but both are great lights,and both have several modes.
The pro uses 2-123 battteries,and the apex uses 4aa batteries.Either can use alkaline,lithium,or rechargable batteries.The run time for the apex 4aa with lithium or rechargables is about 4.5 hours.the run time for the pro is about 2 hours on surefire 123 batteries.
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X2 except I prefer the standard apex. You can find AA everywhere.
 
Honestly, I have one of the more expensive ones, but I take a cheap 6 led (baseball cap brim clip-on) light on most night time excursions. I find it does the trick. They can be found at most outdoors stores for under $5.

I find the fancier versions to have more throw, they are more useful for times that I am night running/biking. Basically moving pretty fast.

I guess it all depends on what you want to do.
 
g23.40sw said:
X2 except I prefer the standard apex. You can find AA everywhere.
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My son also prefers the regular apex also.We have found that the new rechargable eneloop ,or duraloop rechargable batteries are perfect for this light,and our midland radios.
 
I used a Tac Tikka Plus while deployed to Afghanistan and I think it is one of my top ten pieces of kit for Missions and Bush Use.


RickJ
 
The ELite by petzl is a fantastic lightweight headlamp.

As long as you're not sprinting through a forest, it will do pretty much everything you need it to do.

Combined with a really bright handheld, its the perfect combo for me.
And the batteries are super cheap online $2 for 10.
 
I pretty much only do Princton Tecs, and the best one I've run across is called the H2O, I think. I have an older Princton Tec model that I don't even know what it is called. It has lasted years for me. My wife had one that didn't last too long, though. Then we both got PT Fuel's, and she broke it pretty quickly, whereas I now have both the only PT and the Fuel. She has an H2O now, and it has been able to stand up to her. It is what I'll get when I ... if I... break my other two.

Actually, it isn't called the H2O. It is called the "Quad." It seems it is pretty much tough as nails.
 
I'm liking my Princeton Tec Quad.

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First headlamp is the Quad, then an Energizer 6-LED.

Dorcy also makes a decent headlamp. The Brinkmann shown is discontinued, but has a 90-lumen output. The Dorcy shown (last light) has a 145-lumen output for around $30.
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randomlooker said:
Zebralight H501w.
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That would be an excellent headlamp, also usable clipped to a pocket if you don't want to wear it on your head, runs great from 1 Eneloop AA. For a rechargeable Li-ion option the H60w is great with more run time, but you need to get an 18650 cell (I prefer 2, so I have a fully charged spare) and charger.

The Zebralights have a great UI (click for high or hold for low, then hold to cycle through the low-med-high-low-med-... modes). On low mode you have enough light to see with night adapted vision and a really long run time.

I have used a Zebralight clipped to one side of the zip on a jacket (zip not fully done up and light clipped to one side of the open part) for hands free light when others were around and I didn't want to look geeky wearing a headband. It worked well and let me use my hands for eating dinner while being able to see easily. I also had a hand held light with lots of throw that I could use to see further away when I needed it.
 
BlackKnight86 said:
Dustin, what do you think of the Energizer Hardcase...good flashlight?

Thanks!

BK86
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I had no plans to get it, but saw the toughness test video and got it - it was a WOOT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNLcglmyyWM

I paid about $10-$15 (it even came with batteries). This flashlight is great - I also like that it has IR, Blue and Red dedicated LEDs as well. Good battery life.

I can't vouch for the next gen model, but this one has been great for me - vastly superior to the old-school mil angle-head light with interchangeable lenses!!!
 
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