Need some help here, I am in need of a headlamp for hunting, camping ect. Would prefer AA batteries but am open to suggestions. Looking for a bright, long lasting light, something middle of the road(no junk lights) any suggestions? Thanks!
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I use a Petzl Tikka Tactical here in Afghanistan. 3 led brightnesses and a flip down red lens. Uses three AAA batteries...long run time, light weight, awesome light.
I use a Petzl Tikka Tactical here in Afghanistan. 3 led brightnesses and a flip down red lens. Uses three AAA batteries...long run time, light weight, awesome light.
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I use a Petzl Tactikka XP. Weatherproof (O-ring sealed), lightweight, long run time, 3 levels, and haven't broken it yet (which is pretty good for me...) It has two other "levels" (an extra bright momentary mode and a flashing mode (never used). It comes with 4 slide-across lenses - red, blue, green, and a white beam spreader.
Unfortunately, it also has a side-facing battery indicator (flashing LED), so it gets a piece of tape over that. Although that may be more peace of mind for me -- the side spill and reflection from a headlamp (any headlamp) is probably more than that tiny LED...
I use a Petzl Tactikka XP. Weatherproof (O-ring sealed), lightweight, long run time, 3 levels, and haven't broken it yet (which is pretty good for me...) It has two other "levels" (an extra bright momentary mode and a flashing mode (never used). It comes with 4 slide-across lenses - red, blue, green, and a white beam spreader.
Unfortunately, it also has a side-facing battery indicator (flashing LED), so it gets a piece of tape over that. Although that may be more peace of mind for me -- the side spill and reflection from a headlamp (any headlamp) is probably more than that tiny LED...
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If you want to stick with AA batteries, then the
Princeton Tec APEX is the way to go. It is extremely bright on the highest setting and batteries last a long time. The AA batteries make it a bit bulky though.
If you want to stick with AA batteries, then the
Princeton Tec APEX is the way to go. It is extremely bright on the highest setting and batteries last a long time. The AA batteries make it a bit bulky though.
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Petzl myo xp with the belt battery pack, runs forever, bright and with the battery pack of your head very comfortable
Petzl myo xp with the belt battery pack, runs forever, bright and with the battery pack of your head very comfortable
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Make sure whatever you can has plenty of adjustments. Hunting partner had a lamp over 100 lumens and it was killing me on the trail, it was overpowering my lamp and my silhouette was making shadows on the trail. Also way annoying whenever he looked at me to talk, it was like a surefire in your face from 3 feet away.
Make sure whatever you can has plenty of adjustments. Hunting partner had a lamp over 100 lumens and it was killing me on the trail, it was overpowering my lamp and my silhouette was making shadows on the trail. Also way annoying whenever he looked at me to talk, it was like a surefire in your face from 3 feet away.
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I use and really like the Petzl Myo XP. It was much cheaper as I got it on sale when REI first started carrying the product. I use it all summer setting handlines in the early morning or late evening. Out in a hay field there is plenty of light to line-up the lines or on low plenty of light to travel. Mine has a strap over the top but looking in the description it looks like it comes with the top strap but it is not shown.
http://www.rei.com/product/768981
Pat
I use and really like the Petzl Myo XP. It was much cheaper as I got it on sale when REI first started carrying the product. I use it all summer setting handlines in the early morning or late evening. Out in a hay field there is plenty of light to line-up the lines or on low plenty of light to travel. Mine has a strap over the top but looking in the description it looks like it comes with the top strap but it is not shown.
http://www.rei.com/product/768981
Pat
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norcal Phoenix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure whatever you can has plenty of adjustments. Hunting partner had a lamp over 100 lumens and it was killing me on the trail, it was overpowering my lamp and my silhouette was making shadows on the trail. Also way annoying whenever he looked at me to talk, it was like a surefire in your face from 3 feet away. </div></div>
This is good info. Sucks to work/hunt/talk with somebody running a bright headlamp. Get one that is bright, but has lower settings or is dimmable like the Surefire stuff. My Saint works great.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norcal Phoenix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure whatever you can has plenty of adjustments. Hunting partner had a lamp over 100 lumens and it was killing me on the trail, it was overpowering my lamp and my silhouette was making shadows on the trail. Also way annoying whenever he looked at me to talk, it was like a surefire in your face from 3 feet away. </div></div>
This is good info. Sucks to work/hunt/talk with somebody running a bright headlamp. Get one that is bright, but has lower settings or is dimmable like the Surefire stuff. My Saint works great.
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The Myop XP has three level settings, uses AA batteries, can flip-up a diffuser, and the light adjusts up and down. I also hhave an older Petzl Duo but like the Myo XP much better as it is alot lighter and compact.
Pat
The Myop XP has three level settings, uses AA batteries, can flip-up a diffuser, and the light adjusts up and down. I also hhave an older Petzl Duo but like the Myo XP much better as it is alot lighter and compact.
Pat
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
The Saint does use AA's as well as 123 lithium's. You can use either or.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
The Saint does use AA's as well as 123 lithium's. You can use either or.
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Used a Petzl Tikka Tactical on 3 tours, and it never let me down. Still keep it in my truck and one in my bug out bag. Get one, and you won't be disappointed.
Used a Petzl Tikka Tactical on 3 tours, and it never let me down. Still keep it in my truck and one in my bug out bag. Get one, and you won't be disappointed.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chucky</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
The Saint does use AA's as well as 123 lithium's. You can use either or. </div></div>
I stand corrected, thanks!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chucky</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
The Saint does use AA's as well as 123 lithium's. You can use either or. </div></div>
I stand corrected, thanks!
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I love my Surefire Saint and it comes with the attachment to convert it to the Minimus....
I love my Surefire Saint and it comes with the attachment to convert it to the Minimus....
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I know that all the ones listed above are much better quality lights but for shits, give the Energizer head lamp a crack for $14. I've had mine for 10 years and its still going strong. I use it at work in remodeling and construction all the time and hunting and working on cars at night to. Just a thought.
I know that all the ones listed above are much better quality lights but for shits, give the Energizer head lamp a crack for $14. I've had mine for 10 years and its still going strong. I use it at work in remodeling and construction all the time and hunting and working on cars at night to. Just a thought.
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I always use the cheap energizer headlamps. Works great and long lasting battery. Cheap enough to buy a spare to throw in the pack. With that said my next headlamp is definitely going to be the Surefire Saint.
I always use the cheap energizer headlamps. Works great and long lasting battery. Cheap enough to buy a spare to throw in the pack. With that said my next headlamp is definitely going to be the Surefire Saint.
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+1 for Petzl TacTikka. Used mine for 6 months on the Appalachian Trail with ZERO problems (just changed the batteries about once a month, and that was using it every night). The flip down red lens is great for reading, as well as all the different brightness settings.
+1 for Petzl TacTikka. Used mine for 6 months on the Appalachian Trail with ZERO problems (just changed the batteries about once a month, and that was using it every night). The flip down red lens is great for reading, as well as all the different brightness settings.
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Surefire Saint or Princeton Tec EOS II. The Saint is just awesome in form, fit, and function (warning: I'm an SF fanboy) and the EOS is compact, cheap, and they've been installing warm tinted LEDs which is much more favorable over the angry blue or purple tints most of the cheaper brands use. Stay away from 5mm LED headlamps.
Surefire Saint or Princeton Tec EOS II. The Saint is just awesome in form, fit, and function (warning: I'm an SF fanboy) and the EOS is compact, cheap, and they've been installing warm tinted LEDs which is much more favorable over the angry blue or purple tints most of the cheaper brands use. Stay away from 5mm LED headlamps.
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Pretty much any of the Petzl.
Ive had my Petzl Tikka Plus for over 10 years. Mine is so old that my Tikka Plus is now called just the regular Tikka (aka 4 LED lamp with 3 lighting modes).
Pretty much any of the Petzl.
Ive had my Petzl Tikka Plus for over 10 years. Mine is so old that my Tikka Plus is now called just the regular Tikka (aka 4 LED lamp with 3 lighting modes).
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Thanks for all the info! I was offered a Princeton quad tactical so I'm going to give it a go.
Thanks for all the info! I was offered a Princeton quad tactical so I'm going to give it a go.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
My Saint will run on AA's as well as 123's.
Michael T.
Sorry, I missed Chucky's post first time around.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lizzardking308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Surefire Saint and Saint Minimus. Not AA, but both are good to go. </div></div>
My Saint will run on AA's as well as 123's.
Michael T.
Sorry, I missed Chucky's post first time around.
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i use my buddys cheap POS from wallmart works great long battery life two led's and one red light
i use my buddys cheap POS from wallmart works great long battery life two led's and one red light
