Favorite/best headlamp?

[JCMCUBIC]

Since this is back up, I'll give some props on the Sofirn. I'm the OP from when the thread started and I ended up going with a couple of the Sofirns that were recommended. One I use throughout the year, mainly after time change, putting out hay, feeding stock, etc. This time of year it gets used every day. Still using the same battery. It's really been great.

The second I use from Oct through Feb during hunting season. It's been great as well for walking in before light, out after dark, and field processing after dark. Still using the same battery. I really like the red light and "memory" of the last intensity setting when I turn it on.

It's not small and it's not light, but it's neither big enough nor heavy enough to make me complain. If I were doing it over again, I'd order it again.

 

[Valumpessa]

Got my Sofirns delivered a few days ago. I've taken them on some evening runs and have been really impressed with their stability. They stay put, no loosening or sliding off my forehead, which is important because I mountain bike into some of my hunting spots. The lights are awesome too, quite a step up from my BD. Looking forward to the extended battery life in the 18650. I grabbed some spares too to keep in the pack.

 

[horpensky]

Another pleasantly surprised new owner of Sofirn headlamps, based on recommendations in this post. Ordered an H25S for general use, and the H35B for its power + red light for hunting, fishing, camping. Received this week and find their quality and brightness to be impressive for their price. Not UL but I don't see the size/weight being a problem at all for my uses, and for ~$20 they seem like tremendous value. Hopefully they hold up. Going to pick up a few extra 18650 cells which should make for a solid multi-day light away from power sources.