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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What headlamp do you use out in the woods? (Page 2 of 2)

Posted: 8/3/2014 10:34:04 PM EDT

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Surefire Saint.

Not a fanboy, I am well aware of the junk that Surefire makes. But the headlight is something they really got right.

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Had a minimus, but lost it.

Posted: 8/7/2014 5:12:05 PM EDT

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I still use a 12 year old Rayovac 3 in one headlamp.

I hate it cause it uses AAA batteries when everything else I've standardized to AA. However, the thing just won't die and I even have a second one I bought as a backup. The thing has held up great for $12 lamp and I'll just keep using it until it dies, if it ever does.

Posted: 8/26/2014 7:38:55 PM EDT

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Sidewinder Compact

Posted: 8/26/2014 9:13:04 PM EDT

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Here's one hardcore site's 'extensive' test on a lot of common headlights:

Seems like Black Diamond fares pretty well.

Headlight review

Chris

Posted: 8/29/2014 4:16:41 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Here's one hardcore site's 'extensive' test on a lot of common headlights:

Seems like Black Diamond fares pretty well.

Headlight review

Chris

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I have the Black Diamond Icon. It's a great light. Super bright with an awesome run time. I've taken it on several camping/climbing trips on the same batteries. I didn't even need the set I brought when I climbed Kilimanjaro earlier this year. That was about a 7-8 hour run in negative temps. Love it!

Posted: 8/29/2014 6:49:25 AM EDT

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Cabelas brand typically on sale $19.99. Works great

Posted: 9/4/2014 9:43:42 PM EDT

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I have 2 Black Diamond Storm 100's. They are VERY good lights. Batteries last a long time. I keep one as a backup headlamp in my 24 hour pack for Search and Rescue work. They use 3 AAA batteries. I also have the Petzl Tikka 2 and it performs very good. Light and comfortable for a headlamp. They also mount to a helmet if needed.

Posted: 9/10/2014 12:13:23 PM EDT

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I use the Coast HL7 and HL8. Both will focus to a good spot or flood. Fenix has one that has @900 lumens now!

Posted: 9/10/2014 12:30:15 PM EDT

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Older Petzl Tikka XP
Changed out the emitter star with a Cree emitter star.
Higher lumens same power consumption.

Posted: 9/10/2014 2:55:51 PM EDT

[#10]

I have a Coast rechargable headlamp and it has a dimmer switch so you can go low light.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What headlamp do you use out in the woods? (Page 2 of 2)

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