PEAX Headlamp

[Hofhunter]

Any one have direct experience with their headlamp? Heard some great things just checking any pros or cons people may have before purchasing.

Thanks

 

[MT_Wyatt]

 

[wysongdog]

I bought one last year and loved it so much I got 2 more this year. I’m a red light guy around my mules and it really fits that bill well.

 

[wyosteve]

I bought 2 a few years ago when they first were hyped and before I saw they are just re-branded Sofirn at a higher price. Won't make that mistake again. They work, but in my mind no better than other brands at a lower price point.

 

[PointlessArcher]

I've got one and really like it. Both the white and red lights have 3 dim options and I bought a backup rechargeable battery to keep in the pack just in case. The red is just so much stronger than any other brand out there and even on its dimmest setting its great for visibility. I hiked Borah yesterday starting at 4am and was comparing it to my friends and it wasnt even close.

As others have said, the band on it is worthless and I replaced it with a 10 year old petzl band that actually works.

I've also heard they just rebranded the Sofirn but one of their reps was on here at one point saying they had an electrical engineering on staff through the development but you have to take that with a grain of salt I guess. All that aside, I'm really impressed with it.

 

[PointlessArcher]

That being said, some buddies have the Sofirn HS10s and really like them at a fraction of the cost

 

[GreyBeck]

I have the Peax and Sofrin. Peax may be a tad brighter. One thing the Peax has is you can set it so the light only comes on if you press the button for 4 seconds. This prevents it from coming on in your pack - which the Sofrin has done on me. The Peax does feel like better quality but they’re similar. I like the button sequence of Peax better too - it’s more like others I have.

 

[Sammymusi]

I’ve run it for a season and it is by far the nicest I’ve used. Battery life is awesome it is brighter than shit with the red led as well

 

[marcbrandis]

There's a pretty hardcore reddit flashlight page that I have been a part of for 2+ years now, I don't recall ever hearing of this brand. What's got your interest with this particular headlamp ?

 

[htlt_surfboards]

I have both and use the peax for hunting and the sofirn for work. When I go on a hunting trip I throw the sofirn in my kit as my back up that way I have two of everything as battery (sofirns is smaller capacity), bracket, and strap are all interchangeable.

Like others have said the red light on the peax is second to none and the battery has been very impressive. The Sofirn is an amazing value for the price but I think the peax is a little bit better.

Cons are that I've broken the plastic bracket on both headlamps before and as another person stated the peax band isn't the best. I haven't replaced my band but I could see that needing to happen in the future.

 

[DannyB]

Its a little heavy (4oz), customer service is great but I have had one complete die on me and they had to ship me another one.

 

[mtnbound]

Any one have direct experience with their headlamp? Heard some great things just checking any pros or cons people may have before purchasing.

Thanks

The bands suck. The red light on High is probably the brightest I have seen but I don’t think they live up to the hype of the best headlamps ever. Wouldn’t buy them again.

 

[Vaquero 45]

My hands on experience and thoughts are identical to WyoSteve on here and it's not a money issue either . As Roger Daultry and the " WHO " said " Won't get fooled again" ! ....... safe blessed hunting ! ........

 

[CjMelendrez]

I just ordered one based on the youtube video above. i like data and that convinced me. They reached out pretty quickly when i asked about their spare batteries, so I'm guessing i won't have problems with customer service if there are issues going forward.

 

[Timplant]

I own 4, they arn't the BEST ever, but they work for what I like, easy on off, 4 seconds to lock, very bright white and red, and rechargable works best for my system. I liked the idea of the Fenix, but I've had issues with two of the, so I tried the Peax, the plastic does break, but I had a member on here 3-d print me some way stronger ones? zero issues once I did that. Ive ran black diamonds for 15 years but I like these more.

Won't be trying anything else for awhile I don't believe.

also the Chinese ones are the same, just not as nice? button and quality isn't AS good, also this is all just my opinion, but i'm not a trendy guy, I do what works for me, not the popular thing.

 

[CjMelendrez]

good to hear! any link on getting an upgraded bracket? I have used a lot of BD headlamps but if the PEAX is better than that, it's worth the money in my book.

 

[Timplant]

good to hear! any link on getting an upgraded bracket? I have used a lot of BD headlamps but if the PEAX is better than that, it's worth the money in my book.

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he has a thread all about the stuff he builds, hes pretty slick!!!! not sure if hes still 3-D printing or not.

good luck!

 

[CAM_D]

Thanks he messaged me. I’ll print one up when I get home next week.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Been torturing the Nitecore HC65 UHE for the past 6 months at work and it’s worth a look at. I think the @Mark at EXO is testing one judging by one of the last YouTube vids I’ve watched of his

 

[Hofhunter]

Been torturing the Nitecore HC65 UHE for the past 6 months at work and it’s worth a look at. I think the @Mark at EXO is testing one judging by one of the last YouTube vids I’ve watched of his

Definitely will take a look into this one.

Thanks