Whats your favorite headlamp?

[Tyler89k]

I am running the. Black diamond storm and thinking of getting a peak. Worth it?

 

[Cinnabar Slim]

I run two of the sofirn ones that (seem) to be the same headlamp as the peax minus the green light ability. I’ve used them for the past two seasons with no issues, they’re cheap enough that I had bought one as a backup in case the other crapped out.
The only thing I ran into was that the batteries they run don’t enjoy temps below 10 F, and they’ll burn out after an hour of run time. So I actually bought a few of the peax batteries and they deal with the cold better.
There are a few threads on this if you look up Sofirn.

 

[Matt5266]

I second the sofirn. Only complaint is the weight..its a tad heavy

 

[Nevwild]

I have a Peax primary and sofrin backup. Both are new this season. Will have better informed opinions after I’ve used them in late rifle seasons.

With that said I have been using the Peax head lap around the garage and the house and doing hunting prep, and I have been very impressed with its weight, form, factor, and brightness. I am optimistic that it is one of the better purchases I’ve made in a while.

With that said, I couldn’t justify buying another one of those at full price, so I got the generic sofrin version off of Amazon as my backup that lives in my backpack. That way, batteries are interchangeable, and I have a spare set of parts.

I guess I’ll update you at the end of the season if you want me to

 

[nm.otter]

About ten years ago, I bought my first Fenix -- after having dumped hundreds of dollars on substandard junk from name brand backpacking/climbing companies. No regrets.

 

[Hussar]

I have a few of the Sofirn D25LR headlamps. They've all worked well for me. Decent run times, bright enough, and an easy to use interface.

 

[Cordell Walker]

I switched from black diamond to Peax 3-4 years ago and have no regrets. The battery life is good and the red light works great.

 

[TedO]

I run the Petzel e+light mostly. It's super minimalistic, but it provides enough light for doing chores at camp, cooking, and tasks inside the tent. I run a Peax for navigating at night, bloodtrailing, etc. I love both. The combo helps reduce the need for recharging the Peax numerous times and needing more battery packs for that.

I retired a Fenix for the Peax, but I swear the Fenix was quite a bit brighter, but the battery didn't last as long.

 

[mtnbound]

I am running the. Black diamond storm and thinking of getting a peak. Worth it?

If you are a red or green light user for traveling at night then the Peax is the brightest that I have ever found. Light pattern is good. I prefer the operation of the Peax and that it has a memory of where you last had it on at. Battery lasts a long time and is UsbC compatible. I hate the cost and wish the head band adjusted a little bigger but IMO it’s the best headlamp.

 

[Te Hopo]

I use a Fenix HM50R, super compact and light, battery life is a little short when its on brighter settings so I just carry a spare rechargeable.
One bonus is the battery is compatible with anything using a CR123, like a range finder.

 

[Hnttillmt]

I have a Slonik . Seems the exact same as the Sofrin. My older petzel is now the backup or if I want a red light. 70$ cheaper than a peax for the same lumens is a no brainer for me. Almost every guy I work with has been using the slonik for several years and I can attest that if they can hold up in North Dakota oilfield work for that long it’s as tough as it can be.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Older nu25 nitecore

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I used coast tri colors for years, then got a fenix for my birthday. The fenix is lighter, more compact, brighter, rechargeable, and rechargeable/replaceable hybrid. No regrets.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I used coast tri colors for years, then got a fenix for my birthday. The fenix is lighter, more compact, brighter, rechargeable, and rechargeable/replaceable hybrid. No regrets.

Which Fenix do you have?

 

[eh254413]

I ran the Fenix HM50R this year and really liked it for the weight, USB C rechargeable with the ability to swap batteries if needed, and found the lowest brightness acceptable for 90% of my use. This will be my primary headlamp for most of my hunting and backpacking in the future.

I have a heavy Olight Perun 2 that I sometimes take if you aren’t that concerned with weight.

I also have a Petzl E Light in my possibles pouch in case something happens with my primary. Always have a backup headlamp!

 

[Grassymike]

I have a couple Petzels. They are dependable and simple. Both mine use 3 triple A batteries, I use lithium batteries for better life and performance in colder weather.

 

[NMNomad]

I have a couple of them. A fenix 1600 lumen for long range stuff. Then a nitecore nu25 (which I prefer). Both have been excellent for my purposes.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I havnt found any I really love but I got a zebra a few years ago that has been solid. Just sort of confusing to program it.

I have a petzl one that is actually pretty good now that I’ve hooked it up to the phone app and I can actually make it do what I want. It used to do this thing where it would dim when it wasn’t super dark, I found that super annoying and when cutting up moose at night the light would dim, I’d always think something was casting a shadow behind me.

 

[mitchellmountain]

I’ll give Sofirn another vote, my favorite by far.

 

[casey36]

I am using a Black Diamond Spot and am happy with it. Very bright both white light and red. Not real high lumens, only 300, but seems plenty.