Headlamp

Hi guys and gals. Sorry for the question that I bet has been posted 100 times, but what do you guys think is the best and brightest headlamp out there? Gotta pick one up this spring, tired of using the mag lights!! Thanks for your answers!!

 

I would check out the fenix brand, I have a fenix headlamp that I've had a couple years that I use for work and let me tell in the middle of the woods that light is bright and with multiple settings from low to turbo. The battery life is real good too. I would check them out well worth the investment.

 

It's been a crappy Monday, so here ya go:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=brightest+headlamp

I have 3 of this one:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/34580076?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227024510737&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40972201952&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78914775152&veh=sem

I have one I keep in my truck, one I keep in my pack and one I keep at home. Lumens rating wise it's not very 'bright' but I've never had any issues with it. it seems bright enough for these old eyes. it's a pain when I have to use any type of non-head mounted illumination now - hands-free working is the way it should be. no more - 'hey, can you hold this light for me?'

 

I've used a Browning Nitro for 8 or more years now. I' love the versatility and it's brightness. High/Low spot, blue LED or red LED.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/58...r123a-battery-polymer-mossy-oak-break-up-camo

 

I have used the energizer brand and while it's not expensive I wouldn't use out in the woods for hunting or whatever it may be, the battery life is short and is not that bright. The energizer brand would be good for around the house or if you had one in your truck you could use it to change a tire or what not.

 

There are so many brands of headlamps some good some bad but in the end its all personal preference and what your needs and budget are.

 

Brightest isn't necessarily the "best" when it comes to hunting headlamps. I want a green light option most importantly. Been using a Browning for about 6 years, I think it cost $40.

Granted I want super bright light when tracking blood, and in some other circumstances, and I have a handheld for that. But when I'm walking out to my stand in the dark I don't need to illuminate the entire field.

 

I think it depends on the part of the country your in I know out west were it can be rugged and steep and nasty terrain at times I want something bright to see were your going, also if your looking for yourgame it could end up down the bottom of a ravine or somthing like that.

 

I've never had an issue with short battery life and I have used this model for years. maybe my expectation are not very high. if it puts out light and helps me get the job done, that's what I am after. I notice it going dim, I change the batteries. I would say I get several hours of use from a set of batteries. I certainly don't expect more than that.

That being said, 90% of he time I am going to/from the stand with no light anyway. I use them for general use all the time, not just for hunting.

I've had more expensive headlights - petzel, et al, and I might be more impressed with them today if I had one...

http://www.petzl.com/en/Sport/SPECIALIZED-headlamps/TACTIKKA-PLUSRGB?l=US#.VVpRok3bKM8

 

I guess my expectations are high when it comes to headlamps cause what I use them for. I just was giving my opinion on the energizer brand based on my past experience with them. I looked into petzel and similar brands but the fenix stood out and have been very impressed with it.

 

I should add that if I'm looking to light up an area, I use my Cyclops Sirius 500. I've had two of these and they are awesome rechargeable lights. Works well for when my headlamp isn't enough.

http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/shopping/cyclops/hand-held-lights/siruis-500.aspx

 

I use the energizer LED headlamp from lowes/walmart. Battery life has lasted all season for me. For tracking at night I prefer a lantern over a flashlight.

 

I have gone through a bunch of cheap ones, the ones worth keeping for me so far have been a Fenix and Black Diamond

 

I have one if these....works for me and not expensive

http://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-PT03-Quad-Headlamp/dp/B0019DC2JE

 

Thanks guys for all of your input, much appreciated.