#103181 - 08/21/07 11:15 AM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
[Re: OldBaldGuy]
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I guess that I should mention that I also have an old Petzl Duo, the one before LED's, with two bulbs, one for close up battery saving use, and long distance juice eater. Uses four AA's, and is a lot larger and heaver than most headlamps seen today (altho they still make an upgraded LED version). I have my eyes on the Petzl Adapt system, just haven't popped for one yet...
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#103206 - 08/21/07 06:09 PM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
[Re: teacher]
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The Zipka+ uses AAA, has 4 LEDs, and is very pocketable.
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#103215 - 08/21/07 07:39 PM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
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i believe in overkill.
got caught w/o a bright light after dark. would have hiked out had i had light. now i do.
petzl's advertising used to say this headlamp "owns the night." my experience, it does.
5 leds - 3 levels of brightness. 1 xenon.
batts in belt holder.
newer models have "aa" batts.
mine is older model w/4 c(?) d (?) cell batts.
heavy, but as i said, i beliebe in overkill.
good luck.
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#103216 - 08/21/07 07:41 PM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
[Re: Alan_Romania]
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For an EDC light, Petzl's e+Lite is my choice.
Light, small and versatile. All for under $30!
Standby for a detailed use report in ETS in the near future  I have one. Along with half a dozen other Petzl's. Their quality is the reason why Petzel is the benchmark standard. The E+ is too fragile for continuous use. It's a superb emergency head torch. Which is what I purchased it for. One point: For most practical purposes forget about needing to see more than 10-20 meters away. Ease of use, reliability, run time and battery availability are the most important considerations.
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#103220 - 08/21/07 09:03 PM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
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I have one of Doug's recommended eQ lights ( http://dougritter.com/dr_eq.htm) and I use it almost daily on my bike rides. I also have one in my BOB. The specs and battery life are decent. It wears well and its hard to beat the price of $14 and supporting this forum's foundation. ;^) Good luck. Cheers, ~Logan.
Edited by Logan (08/21/07 09:06 PM)
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#103331 - 08/23/07 01:29 AM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
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I would have to say that the Petzel Myo XP is an excellent headlamp, extremely bright, well designed, you hardly notice the batteries on the back of your head.
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#103345 - 08/23/07 08:29 AM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
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+1 on the Princton Tech EOS. Great light, small, powerful, good battery life.
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#103347 - 08/23/07 11:35 AM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
[Re: Leigh_Ratcliffe]
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Ease of use, reliability, run time and battery availability are the most important considerations. Agree, plus another for me: multi-level brightness. Many tasks when backpacking/camping are close-up — cooking, reading, map-reading, fiddling with equipment — where softer light might be desirable (bringing with it the added advantage of extending battery life). Dan
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#103349 - 08/23/07 12:14 PM
Re: Options for a Headlamp
[Re: xbanker]
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A headlamp is a great idea, I recently purchased the Petzl Tactikka (4 LED's plus red filter built-in) and have been impressed with it.
For 20 years I have carried a Mini-mag (LED converted for the past 3 years) and still do now. I use a Nite-ize headband for it but have not found it as good as a dedicated headlamp. The biggest difficulty I found with the Mini-Mag was the bulbs burning out at the worst times, if this happens in the black dark you need a second light to change the bulb.
I blew a bulb walking in to a deer hunting stand early one morning, I had to wait for near dawn to change the bulb as I did not have a second light. Therefore I missed the first (best) 1/2 hour of the hunt, since then I carry a mini-LED on my key ring.
I have many times held a Mini-mag in my mouth while doing a job requiring both hands, this is very hard on your teeth and you could choke on it. I have since put a Nite-ize neoprene sleeve on the Mini-mag to help with the problem (also makes it less cold in your hand) but a real headlamp is a much better solution.
Mike
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