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[rgref522]

Need to hear some suggestions on headlamps

my requirements are
needs to take AA batteries

need a red beam

different white beam brightnesses, adjustable dimmer is great

prefer batteries to be loaded behind light rather than an extra bulky battery box in the rear of headlamp

i walk in with a white light in the dark, then switch to red when i get close to my spot and am setting up, i do not want anything rechargeable because im terrible at keeping stuff charged, unless it is rechargeable with AA backups

thanks for the feedback

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[ODB]

Black Diamond Spot. But it takes AAAs

ticks all the boxes you mention but battery size. I’m not even aware of a non-pack headlamp that takes AAs. Then again the two black diamonds I’ve had have been so bulletproof I haven’t needed to shop all that much in 25 years of using them.

 

[Mannsbuick]

Petzyl XP2 it’s also Made In France NOT China

 

[rob86jeep]

Zebralight if you want top of the line. There's a learning curve to them, but they're amazingly bright! I'm sure they make one that takes AA batteries.

 

[Rob5589]

I bought a BD Spot 350 this season. Great light, bright, tap to increase/decrease brightness, red light as well. Not aa, aaa batts in that one.

 

[BigDog00]

Check out the Coast FL85. Takes (3)AAA but does has a red light. It also allows you to adjust for a flood or spot beam. I've been really happy with mine.

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[highcountrymuley]

energizer headlamps are 25 to 29 $ but take AAA batteries, as most headlamps. you can spend alot more if you want but these work as well as the petzl and black diamonds i have had in the past. i use two energizers now.

 

[Maverick1]

I have used a zebra light for several years. Very happy with them. AA batteries match the size in my other devices (GPS, spot), making backups very nice. Used to use a AAA headlamp. Kind of a PITA to carry backup AA and AAA batteries. Do not believe the zebra lights come with a white and red option though.

 

[def90]

Petzl Tikka. Have two old ones that are still running after 20 years and a new one with the red lens option.

 

[Phaseolus]

I used to want AA batteries, after going to rechargeable headlamps I’ll not go back. I use a Fenix 65r among others.

 

[AZ8]

I used to want AA batteries, after going to rechargeable headlamps I’ll not go back. I use a Fenix 65r among others.

Yup. My Fenix is the best of all I've tried. Couple that with an Anker portable power pack and you'll never need batteries again.

 

[Cowbell]

energizer headlamps are 25 to 29 $ but take AAA batteries, as most headlamps. you can spend alot more if you want but these work as well as the petzl and black diamonds i have had in the past. i use two energizers now.

I agree with this. There is a 2 pack of LED energizers on Amazon right now for $17. Some things you don't get what you pay for.

 

[camping1601]

Petzl Actik so simple and reliable.