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.

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[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.

 

[Mtndawger]

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

What is your reasoning on AA vs AAA?

 

[Coopsdaddy]

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.

Not much more quick,reliable or easy than carrying two aaa headlamps and one spare set of battery’s.
Save the power for the phone.

 

[nm.otter]

Not much more quick,reliable or easy than carrying two aaa headlamps and one spare set of batteries.

...other than the actual performance of said headlamps?
Sure...

 

[JohnIrish]

Not the least expensive option.... but I am afraid of the dark! LOL ..... I use an 18650 headlamp... also 18650 small flashlight to carry with me while hunting. The 18650 battery will last so much longer than AA batteries. Then to last even longer, carry a spare battery! Zebralight is my preferred brand. Get a simple 18650 charger with extra batteries.. then you have an amazing setup. Also, everything is very small and compact.

 

[Greenhorn]

What is the advantage of carrying spare shitty batteries that are not rechargeable over spare batteries that are long lasting and rechargeable? I cannot think of a single sensible reason.

Step out of the dark ages - literally.

 

[nubraskan]

I'm a fan of the Petzl Actik core headlamp. It takes either a rechargable battery OR 2 triple a batteries. It doesn't have a super crazy throw distance but it's great for flood illumination, it's super lightweight, has red modes, and lasts an extremely long time.