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[RWT]

Why not? I have 3 different models and they are all great?

Poor throw, got hot to quickly and no ability to adjust the throw.

if you just want to light up a general area poorly. These are great. Pick a throw. It can’t decide if it wants to spot or flood. Lends itself to a flood and does that in a poor fashion. Waste a lot of the available light by pushing it to areas above my line of sight.

For the sale price they have a few nice features, size is good, rechargeable CR size battery. For me that’s it.

 

[atmat]

Poor throw, got hot to quickly and no ability to adjust the throw.

if you just want to light up a general area poorly. These are great. Pick a throw. It can’t decide if it wants to spot or flood. Lends itself to a flood and does that in a poor fashion. Waste a lot of the available light by pushing it to areas above my line of sight.

For the sale price they have a few nice features, size is good, rechargeable CR size battery. For me that’s it.

I haven’t received mine yet, nor do I have extensive experience with a variety of headlamps. Any others you’d recommend more? Feel free to ping me if you don’t wanna derail the thread.

 

[alexnelon]

Poor throw, got hot to quickly and no ability to adjust the throw.

if you just want to light up a general area poorly. These are great. Pick a throw. It can’t decide if it wants to spot or flood. Lends itself to a flood and does that in a poor fashion. Waste a lot of the available light by pushing it to areas above my line of sight.

For the sale price they have a few nice features, size is good, rechargeable CR size battery. For me that’s it.

Which specific model is this about?

The 3 I got are so different not even the headband is the same across all 3 so I definitely couldn't agree with any broad statements about throw angle.

 

[JasonT]

I like them. The one I have with the red beam is super bright, brightest red light I have ever had, possibly too bright. The simplicity is nice compared to the cheap lights where you have to click the button a bunch just to get to the red light or to turn it off. I think they are definitely worth the sale price.

 

[RWT]

I haven’t received mine yet, nor do I have extensive experience with a variety of headlamps. Any others you’d recommend more? Feel free to ping me if you don’t wanna derail the thread.

I am no means a flashlight junkie, but I did spend $ on a few years ago and learned what I like. Did the same on knives. I went Uber Nerd and learned about metal composition while on Bladeforums years ago. In the end the education was worth it.

What I look for in a flashlight/ headlamp. Or what matters to ME.

Dual purpose battery - as long as I can run a rechargeable with the option to switch off to a standard lithium or CR model I am happy. I can always carry a standard spare as my rechargeable is recharging. I’ve also seen many rechargeables’ lock up in the cold.

Light throw matters - for either headlamp or flashlight I want at least 3 powers and they need to have a split light throw. Low and medium should be a narrow flood. 10-25’ and 25-50’ throw. This lights up a general area and give you enough light to work with your hands, not out walk it and not blind you when it hits a reflective object. High should be a Spot or focused flood. The spot option is designed to focus on items at a much greater distance. If done properly you should be able to clearly define an object at 100m. This is very hard to find and generally cost more. I want the spot to be at least 100 meters in distance. Think of “throw” as FOV on a scope.

Red or green light required. I prefer green but red seems to be the predominant color offered. I like this light to be in the medium power with a narrow flood. Throw should be 25-50 ft. NO Spot throws for green or red. Otherwise it looks like you are spotlighting game.

I have not found a single light that meets all my criteria under $100. I haven’t searched the over $100 price point as I just won’t spend that on a light. The two companies that have been the closest are Fenix and Petzel.

I’ve tested 2 or the Sofrins. Neither meet my criteria. I have one more to go.