AA headlamps?

[DonV]

Any good light AA headlamps? I do not want rechargeable or triple a batteries.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Best I've come up with is using a streamlight protac as a headlamp when clipped onto the bill of my hat. Only takes 1 aa.

 

[Tilzbow]

Deleted the suggestion since you don’t want AAA.

 

[ODB]

I’ve not used it but Fenix has one. I have a Fenix lamp and it’s great.

 

[lngbstr]

I just gave up on battery ones and bought a few rechargables.

 

[LongWayAround]

Rechargeable is the way.

An 18650 battery that you can charge with your phone cord lasts longer and shines brighter.

The Sofirn ones are like $15 and beat anything I have used from Black Diamond or similar.

 

[DonV]

Thanks! Rechargeable was my other option since I typically take a 10000 mah power bank with me and never use half energy in it.

 

[Mountain_Life]

Yeah AA lights are going the way of the dinosaur and for good reason. 18650s are the way.

 

[rookieforever33]

The thing I like about rechargeable is you can top off the battery quickly and easy. Always heading out with a full charge is a good feeling if you have ever had a battery one die at night in the timber. Finding and installing your spare battery in the dark can be a PITA.

 

[DonV]

Yikes. I never heard of 18650s until now. I need to keep on top of things better!

 

[Mtndawger]

I tend toward minimalism and still prefer battery powered. I don’t like having to keep track of battery banks, cords etc. Two headlamps and a set of spare batteries and I won’t be left hanging in the dark with a battery in need of charging. In camp at night I have enough to do getting fed, organizing and keeping my phone up let alone all the other electronics and do-dads that guys are screwing around with these days.

 

[HoosierHunter07]

I have a Princeton Tec Apex in the classifieds. It operates off AA batteries.

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WTS Thread 'Princeton Tec Apex'

Apr 13, 2026

Used but still works as it should.

$80 TYD. $70 TYD Paypal F&F

• HoosierHunter07
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• Forum: Rokslide Classifieds

 

[DonV]

I tend toward minimalism and still prefer battery powered. I don’t like having to keep track of battery banks, cords etc. Two headlamps and a set of spare batteries and I won’t be left hanging in the dark with a battery in need of charging. In camp at night I have enough to do getting fed, organizing and keeping my phone up let alone all the other electronics and do-dads that guys are screwing around with these days.

Good point, if it dies when hiking in the dark I am screwed.

 

[rookieforever33]

Unless you are really cutting weight 2 headlamps is a no brainer. Rechargeable or battery. Usually easier to grab your spare than anything else. Plus a charger or spare batteries do not help if your headlamp breaks.