Can anyone recommend a good headlamp they use for ice fishing? I’ve realized that I’ve been doing a lot of night fishing these past few years in the portable. My cheaper headlamps never seem to be up to the task. I don’t mind spending a few bucks on a higher quality one. What are your suggestions? Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Paulius SaukaitisPosts: 6November 23, 2017 at 10:14 am #1730048
I had this for years works great super bright just buy extra quality batteries lg/samsung ect
TimmyPosts: 1245November 23, 2017 at 10:17 am #1730049I highly recommend the LED Lensor H7. Runs on 3AAA’s and has a dimmer lever so you can dim it down in a house. Also has spot-flood adjustment. Amazingly bright and small/light.
November 23, 2017 at 10:22 am #1730051Seriously, Nothing better.
You can get these at the Ice show.
Uses a USB for recharging, 5 settings, It’s what the dog sledders use in the Itiderod.
The brightest setting is absolutely blinding.
I can’t remember what I paid. I’m thinking maybe $75 at the show.
I saw the guy at a gun show a few weeks later and he says they sell out at each show.Attachments:
November 23, 2017 at 12:00 pm #1730074Foxelli. Rechargeable, lasts 16 hours. $30. One click on one click off. Has a few modes of you click it quick. Cant beat it for the price.
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November 23, 2017 at 1:09 pm #1730083I’ve been using a black diamond spot headlamp. Extremely bright, runs off of 3 AAA batteries.
November 23, 2017 at 1:58 pm #1730093I have a few nicer ones that are getting pretty old and twitchy. Old one has 2 settings of white or red light. When I shopped around I decided that I would like one that has a dimmer instead of settings, and I still want red for different applications – but I haven’t bought yet. Ive had good luck with princeton tec stuff.
kabefisherman11Posts: 201November 23, 2017 at 3:44 pm #1730121I had this for years works great super bright just buy extra quality batteries lg/samsung ect
I have 2 of these and they work great.
tim hurleyPosts: 5845gonehuntingPosts: 535November 23, 2017 at 6:38 pm #1730154Petzl Actik is awesome as well! Everybody I am with has positive comments about it…
November 23, 2017 at 8:55 pm #1730168Also very happy with Led Lenser h7.2,really like the comfort of battery pack on back,very bright and focus’ great.
RegularpaulPosts: 83November 23, 2017 at 9:28 pm #1730172Finally someone comes in with some Petzl love! I have a pile of em scattered around everywhere and anywhere I might need one. I think my favorite model is called the Tikka 2. ~$25.
November 23, 2017 at 10:04 pm #1730173I think my favorite model is called the Tikka 2. ~$25
Love the Tikka headlamps too.
I don’t need a bazillion gagiggawatts of retina-searing power. Most of what I use a headlamp for is seeing something right in front of me. Working on mechanical stuff, fishing, etc.
Love the Petzel Tikka ever since I bought the original. Light, simple, enough to see where you’re going, lasts forever on a set of AAA batteries. So light and comfortable I’ve forgotten I had it on and walked into a grocery store wearing it.
Grouse
November 23, 2017 at 10:24 pm #1730176Also a petzl customer here. Tikka XP has been very good, last a very long time on three AAA. That nitecore looks pretty nice tho
nhammInactiveRobbinsdalePosts: 7348November 24, 2017 at 8:27 am #1730189Have all these models been tested in the cold I’m assuming?
I have some great headlamps but once the cold comes around they start acting up. Need a new one.
November 24, 2017 at 8:44 am #1730193Nick,
I had mine on at -20 at LOTW last year no issues.https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-HC60-1000-Lumens-LED-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-hc60.htm
Dan KanePosts: 90November 24, 2017 at 9:38 am #1730199LED LENSER H7. I use it year round. I’ve had a few buddies try the 7.2 and had some problems. H7 has been bullet proof for me for years.
TimmyPosts: 1245November 24, 2017 at 10:11 am #1730203Well EPG, I have a weakness for lights. So i ordered one….. when my new nitecore hc60 arrives, my wife is gonna be wondering why in the world i bought another light……and i am telling her its all your fault!!!
dylg16Posts: 16November 24, 2017 at 1:02 pm #1730212I use a Duracell headlamp it’s a little bit heavier than the prezl or the others but it runs off AA batteries so you’re not forking our the $9 per battery for the small ones.
Justin BrandtPosts: 6November 27, 2017 at 6:50 am #1730592I use cabelas Alaskan guide series iv had it for about 5 years never had a problem works great I think it cost me 50 bucks runs of AA’S
TumaInactiveFarmington, MNPosts: 1403November 27, 2017 at 9:23 am #1730618Well EPG, I have a weakness for lights. So i ordered one….. when my new nitecore hc60 arrives, my wife is gonna be wondering why in the world i bought another light……and i am telling her its all your fault!!!
So looking at your wife hurts your eyes? J/K
That is one bright light. I think I have to order one also. It would have come in handy last year walking back to my truck on early ice and no moon. A car came around the corner and I saw we were not headed back to the launch but open water spring area. My headlamp was not strong enough to see the shore line.
EDIT: I just placed my order.zooksPosts: 922November 27, 2017 at 9:46 am #1730621Black Diamond for me as well, have an older Cosmo and a newer Storm; REI has the 2016 Spot model on sale for $20 for Cyber Monday and I’ll be picking that up at the MG store over lunch.
https://www.rei.com/product/890322/black-diamond-spot-headlamp-2016
pharmfisherPosts: 83November 27, 2017 at 11:30 am #1730675I had a black diamond and it was nice and bright and light weight for sure, but it developed this extremely annoying buzzing noise and I got really sick of replacing the batteries. I switched to the led lenser MH10 and it is awesome. This headlamp is able to switch from a super wide beam to a very focused beam. This is really nice for spotting tipups really far away, like at least 100 yards if you put them that far away. It also has a 10 hour battery life on the high setting and is rechargeable off of a phone cord. It is pretty expensive but has a great warranty and is incredibly bright.
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