Which headlamp do you recommend?

[blackshuk]

BD Storm

 

[Patton]

Black Diamond Spot; it's a tad more user friendly than the Storm in my opinion. There's a little learning to curve to any headlamp/flashlight that has multiple uses and few buttons.

 

[ChrisAU]

This thing is plenty bright, battery lasts forever, and is ultralight. Used the same one for an 8 day elk hunt and 2 long whitetail seasons so far and it's still working perfectly.

Nitecore® NU25 Triple Output USB Rechargeable Headlamp

Nitecore® NU25 is a triple output USB rechargeable headlamp with 360 lumen, high CRI, and red LEDs. Featherlight at just 1.17 oz (33.0 g) with our exclusive ultralight headband, perfect for backpacking.

www.litesmith.com

 

[mdf21]

I use a Fenix HL60R and it's been a great headlamp. Bright and rechargeable.

this is what I use also. Very bright. Wanted rechargeable as I carry a power pack with me so I can recharge my phone or my headlamp. I also have a Felix uc35 Handheld flashlight that is super bright and uses the same rechargeable battery. carry a spare battery that works for both so nice having compatible lights

 

[NEWAoutdoors]

Petzl tikka xp for me. Been using for years. year round not just hunting . Has red light too

 

[gexpro]

I run the Petzl reactik, petzl bindi, and the petzl e-lite.

The dynamic lighting on the reactik works surprisingly well and the battery life last a long time. The bindi is my backup and is a very nice lightweight, minimalistic headlamps.

I highly suggest petzl. They are bomb proof.
I started off with a black diamond storm but the re-charging capability took a crap on me and I haven’t tried them out again since.

 

[Blend120]

Another vote for petzl tikka.

 

[Tbone58]

I use the back diamond storm and have the black diamond icon. The storm is super bright and all you need and it comes with multiple color lights with it. I like the icon for backup in the pack because I can disconnect the wire to the batteries that way it doesn’t get left on by accident. I also have the e+lite for emergency in my bino harness.

 

[Indian Summer]

Once you pull out a Petzl with dead batteries you’ll consider a BD with the lock. I love my Spot 300! Used Petzls “back in the day”

 

[cornfedkiller]

Zebralight. They are expensive, but after using them, they are worth every penny. Bright, durable, long battery life. With the magnetic charger, the spare battery functions as a spare power pack to charge other devices, so it’s multi-functional.

I’ve got Fenix and BD headlamps as well. The BD isn’t even in the conversation. The Fenix is a good headlamp, but not as bright or functional as the Zebralight. Trust me. You won’t regret it - spend the extra $30 and get a Zebralight.

Couldn't agree more. Not trying to sound like a dick, but I'm guessing most people that are suggesting BD or Petzl haven't tried a zebralight (or similar 18650 - fenix, nitecore, etc). I had a BD for a while and thought it was pretty good compared to the other headlamps I'd used, but then I got a zebralight and its not even close to the same. Its like comparing a ford to a lamborghini.

Love the durability, battery life, huge range of brightness settings, light color and beam (floody is a perfect mix of spill and throw IMO).

And I actually prefer the "lock" function of turning the battery cap a tiny bit on the ZL over the lock function of the BD.

 

[TheCougar]

Couldn't agree more. Not trying to sound like a dick, but I'm guessing most people that are suggesting BD or Petzl haven't tried a zebralight (or similar 18650 - fenix, nitecore, etc). I had a BD for a while and thought it was pretty good compared to the other headlamps I'd used, but then I got a zebralight and its not even close to the same. Its like comparing a ford to a lamborghini.

Love the durability, battery life, huge range of brightness settings, light color and beam (floody is a perfect mix of spill and throw IMO).

And I actually prefer the "lock" function of turning the battery cap a tiny bit on the ZL over the lock function of the BD.

Yup. Didn’t know what I was missing until I tried ZL. All my Fenix and BD lamps are now for my kids and around the house.

 

[NEWAoutdoors]

Not that difficult to put one battery in backwards when not in use or just load once needed

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Had great luck with old petzls. Have a Princeton Tec that has been great so far. Recently acquired a nitecore alum bodied headlamp from drop. It’s crazy bright, haven’t used it much yet.

 

[Blend120]

I’ll check out the zebra light. Thanks

 

[FLAK]

I've worn out the head bands on a couple Petzl tikka +'s ???
Great lights.

 

[jakew1285]

I like Petzl

 

[cjjones231]

I like my Black Diamond Spot cheap but reliable and good battery life for me

 

[scott16fisher]

Wow, I've got some hw to do! haha thank you for all the help thus far!

 

[Kenn1320]

I've been happy with princeton. I need green, reflects tacs awesome. I'll have to look into the zebra light.

 

[TonySkyline]

I've got the black diamond storm (I think) and a petzl headlamp. Comparing the 2, I like the petzl alot more. Waaay easier to use. The fit and headband adjustment is way better also.

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