Headlamps

Who wears headlamps in their shelter and what’s your fav……

Black diamond Head lamp. Not necessarily in shelter, I have a frabill light bar that works great but for everything after dark other than that, I love my black diamond Head lamp

The Milwaukee head lamp is great for in the shack. And work and what ever needed

I use one for work alot, also hunting, and fishing. My favorites were the Coast line. But since I bought a rechargeble Milwaukee last fall, lit all I’ve used. Charges on the phone charger in the truck, has more settings than a guy can use. Super bright or just bright enough. Also a good comfy and grippy headband that doesn’t stretch out.

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Pailofperch wrote:

I use one for work alot, also hunting, and fishing. My favorites were the Coast line. But since I bought a rechargeble Milwaukee last fall, lit all I’ve used. Charges on the phone charger in the truck, has more settings than a guy can use. Super bright or just bright enough. Also a good comfy and grippy headband that doesn’t stretch out.

I love that they come with hard hat clips as well. They really are pretty good head lamps

Easy to turn on? no little switches ?

Has two clicker type buttons on top, one for power, one for mode. Can operate with thin gloves. Also tilts on the base to point down or up. Stays right were you put it. I honestly can’t say enough good things about it….. Sits great on baseball type hats, knit hats, hard hats…..

Thanks have to check them out, 475 lumens that’s a dang spotlight

I am currently using a Petzl Tikka with rechargeable batteries, but I tend to lose brightness off the two bright settings quicker than I like when the weather is near freezing or below. I just bought a GO For Wild Rechargeable Headlamp on Amazon and hope to get a Streamlight Rechargeable for Christmas.

I’ve got a Cabela’s, I use it for work sometimes too, works fine, I do find it a little tough to turn on, good light though.

Awhile back my buddy bought one off amazon 12,000 l.e.d. lumens, rechargeable, $25. I thought I’d wait to see how it worked needless to say I ordered one later that same week. Great battery life and works for any job around the house and tracking deer too! I haven’t found much brighter for headlamps than this.

https://www.amazon.com/Version-Waterproof-Headlamp-Powerful-Headlight/dp/B07GFKFM5H/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1544273615&sr=8-6&keywords=12000+lumen+headlamp

Love my nitecore

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My wife was lucky enough to get a job with Pelican Products which introduced me to a really nice line of headlamps, among a ton of other cool stuff.

She’s going to order this one for me next week. We bought a 900 lumen flashlight that takes 2 AA batteries that is insanely bright. I hope the headlamp is equally as good.

558 lumens
https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/flashlights/headlamp/2780r

The one thing I’ve noticed about cheap headlamps is that the brightness fades significantly over time. Even with replacing batteries. If you buy a cheapo, expect to use it for a year and throw it away.

I used to use a black diamond spot and I liked it for a while but the dimming feature became annoying. Sometimes you would have to fiddle with it clicking a bunch to get it to toggle through all of the light settings. Last year I started using a Petzl Tikkina and I like it a lot better. Simple button click on click off. Has 3 different brightness levels. For inside the shack I run an LED light strip and a frabil lightbar. I use my headlamp for when im walking outside

https://www.cabelas.com/product/hunting/lights/headlamps/pc/104791680/c/104743080/sc/104379480/cabelas-alaskan-guide-series-qul-headlamps-by-princeton-tec-reg/714625.uts?slotId=2

Here’s the link to what I have. I like it a lot. Very bright, you can adjust the tilt and 3 modes if I remember right.

I got a cheap Rayovac headlamp with 180 lumens. Nothing too special except the motion activated feature. I turn it on, wear it and whenever I want light I simply wave in front to turn on or off. I don’t have to fumble finding the right button. It’s easy to accidentally turn it off but a quick wave and it’s back on. Batteries last longer because I don’t leave it on all the time.

I just picked up the Nitecore NU32. Can’t wait to try it out this year. I had a petzl for years that finally met its maker after deer season. Bought this after a guy in our hunting party showed how bright his is.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Love my nitecore

X2!

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Headlamp-Headlight-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0786LF5HM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544461577&sr=8-3&keywords=led+head+lamp

Best $25 a guy can spend IMO

I have Black Diamond Spot and Storm models cause they’re small, tough, and dependable plus I can usually find them on sale at REI a couple times a year.

I don’t care for the bigger lamps a lot of people are linking to here just because I find them uncomfortable to wear but agree that they have advantages over the models I use; I will probably check out the smaller Nitecore and Pelican models, though.

biggill wrote:

The one thing I’ve noticed about cheap headlamps is that the brightness fades significantly over time. Even with replacing batteries. If you buy a cheapo, expect to use it for a year and throw it away.

100% agree with this, worth the extra $$ to buy quality stuff. Even the Black Diamonds I use wear down over time but my current Storm model is 5 years old and still going strong.

I have a Fenix rechargable-both batteries and USB charge port. Was a gift, but I know the price tag is 75+…fantastic though

X 2 for Fenix

I have a friend that has one of those monstrosities. Sure, it’s bright, but I really can’t think of a practical use for that icefishing. Too much bulk, IMHO.

I have a couple of Princeton Tec Remixes. I use them a lot, and I’ve had them for 8-10 years. I have been really happy with them. I’ve had one or two issues (dropped and broke the battery compartment doors), and they’ve sent me parts free of charge.

There are lots of good options, though.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Love my nitecore

I have a couple HC30 Nitecore max 1000 lumens Awesome

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Biggill, You got me interested in this light but at $95 that’s more then I want to put into one. What kinda pricing does your wife get them for? If you can share.

biggill wrote:

My wife was lucky enough to get a job with Pelican Products which introduced me to a really nice line of headlamps, among a ton of other cool stuff.

She’s going to order this one for me next week. We bought a 900 lumen flashlight that takes 2 AA batteries that is insanely bright. I hope the headlamp is equally as good.

558 lumens
https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/flashlights/headlamp/2780r

The one thing I’ve noticed about cheap headlamps is that the brightness fades significantly over time. Even with replacing batteries. If you buy a cheapo, expect to use it for a year and throw it away.

Petzel Tikka. I have the older 5 LED version and it’s plenty bright close up work.

Keep in mind, the more lumens you get, the faster it eats up the batteries. I was used to the Petzel where the batteries last almost forever. Then I got a 400 lumen light to keep in my hunting pack. I quickly discovered that the 400 lumen light is great for longer range outdoor use, but the batteries burn up within about 1 hour of use and the light gets noticeably dimmer. I used 3 sets of batteries in that headlamp since fall. The Tikka I probably replace batteries once a year.

Grouse

I have one of the Black Diamond (I forget which model) and it works great for everything to early morning ice fishing to tracking deer and setting decoys.

Old *ss thread but whatever. I would like to get into the rechargeables. I have used the same cheap energizer 3-mode for at least 5 years, which runs on 3 AAA batts. Thing has held up in all weather conditions; wet, hot, extreme cold, etc.. I love it.

Only downside is battery life/cost, IMO. I use it for absolutely everything after dark from dog walks and playing to fishing and hunting, to examining my dog for wounds and stuff.

I probably go through three AAA batteries every 3 weeks or less on average. I haven’t done the math but it definitely adds up.

My dad has a Milwaukee rechargeable hard hat lamp that is nice but I find there’s too many modes and I think that’s unnecessary for my applications. Plus it’s kinda heavy and not real comfortable.

Anyone have any suggestions for a simple, yet durable and somewhat versatile headlamp in 2021? Thanks

I have added a couple more nitecores so my visitors can have a headlamp when we go out.
Love em!

When I had my Nitecore going off this recommendation was great as well.

Then I lost it