Headlamps. Do you guys use 'em?

[Patrick Corry]

I needed a new strap for my Black Diamond headlamp. I guess my big head finally wore out the elastic!! I found this young guy in California and decided to buy from a small business instead of the big box store and was pleased indeed when I received the new strap (and he included an extra as a gift). I had let him know that I would share his company with my outdoor buddies; so here it is; look at Sean's products at:

THIRDEYEHEADLAMPS.com

 

[jdeerfoot]

I have a number of them. Oddly, a big box home improvement store carried cheap Ray-o-Vac headlamps for sometimes as low as $7.99, otherwise regularly priced at $9.99, and they work and seem to last as long as as much more expensive name brands.

I always take mine on all trips but generally only use them on fall trips when night comes early. Since many of my trips are in Canada, the early summer trips don’t require a headlamp. There is still plenty of light early and late in the day. At home they are handy for some tasks. I used one on a small plumbing repair last week.

I have a Black Diamond headlamp purchased at Canoecopia a number of years ago which seems to go through the batteries very quickly. I probably should have complained to Black Diamond back when I bought it. And the booth where they were offered at an attractive price was staffed by a Black Diamond employee. I always wondered if they brought “seconds “ to the show. Having worked the show 4 different times I sometimes felt some products offered didn’t seem to be first rate. Some of the canoes offered by a big name manufacturer had some minor cosmetic issues, but the floor display models were perfect.

 

[Marten]

I carry two. If one quits under the cedars on a moon less night you will.be glad you had a second light of some kind.

 

[Black_Fly]

Two for me. Read with one in the tent if I have a paperback. I have Black Diamonds - served me well.

 

[tketcham]

Headlamps. Do you guys use 'em?​

Yup, headlamps are the best flashlights around for all sorts of things. Over the years I end up with four headlamps with different brightness and battery levels.

I had let him know that I would share his company with my outdoor buddies; so here it is; look at Sean's products at:

THIRDEYEHEADLAMPS.com

I would suggest that he make the information about the headlamp features more prominent on his website. The "SHOP" page shows all the colorful bands that can be bought but the information about the headlamp is kind of buried under "JOURNAL" and not as complete as it could be, e.g., battery type and burn time are missing.

 

[GeoBoy]

I have Petzl headlamps and only used them when getting caught out late while hiking but now I use them a lot around the house, working on the car, going up in the attic, etc.

 

[MyKneesHurt]

Petzl tikkas, with the 'red light' mode for night vision. They in combination with a Luci Light have worked out really well for me.

 

[billconner]

I carry one but can go for many trips without using it. I also have a hat - baseball style - with two lamps built into brow and flat batteries tucked in headband.

 

[ppine]

Petzl lamps are really good. I just got one that is rechargeable.
I use them around the house, working on cars and RVs and at night when I need to get wood or turn of the irrigation.
I like to get bright colors so I can find them easier.

 

[snapper]

I've been using a Petzl as my main headlamp for years. Instead of carrying two, I always carry an extra set of batteries. I also have a no-name brand headlamp in my truck (along with other supplies; i.e. extra blankets, clothing, etc.) that a former student gave me. To top it all off, I keep a Luci light charging in the front windshield of my truck.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

 

[scoutergriz]

I have multiple headlights, but my 2 main ones are my petzl tikka+ and for about 40 years a tiny little Black Diamond Neo, sadly my BD died after one too many dunkings and they stopped making them about 25 years ago, so now my backup is a Dewalt one with about a half dozen too many features, all I want is high, low, and off but it seems everybody is designing them with a crapload of other functions- I don't need 6 levels of brightness, a dozen different flashing patterns (one I had had an auto sos function)and all the colours of the rainbow...
I also don't like rechargeable lights for the simple reason that I need light NOW, not after several hours of charging. my power bank already is able to recharge 4 AA's or AAA's and the solar panel on it recharges them in about 6-8 hours, or the internal battery does it in 2. I can always charge up a set and keep them in my pocket and swap them out out in a few seconds. Being a 4 season camper and former contractor, all my lights get a heavy workout and the cheaper ones just don't cut it. I also have a box of old 3 for $10 ones that I used to lend out to kids- one or two of them could invariably be counted on to forget any light source