Is 60 lumens enough?

[Dhoey07]

I'm looking at getting a headlamp, and camofire has some pop up pretty regularly.  It seems like they have a good deal on a princeton tec headlamp, but it's only 60 lumens.  I was thinking around 90 would be better.

What do ya'll think?

[3dvapor]

Spend the money for a 300 lumen or more you'll be much happier especially when your safety depends on it.  Led lenser etc.

[Jonathan_S]

Depends on your night vision capabilities. I use the pTec Sync which offers 90 lumens. It is much more than enough for me but I have pretty good night vision and really only use the red light.

[mburrows]

Check out zebra headlamps. They are spendy but youll never buy another headlamp again.

[pianoman9701]

I'm looking at getting a headlamp, and camofire has some pop up pretty regularly.  It seems like they have a good deal on a princeton tec headlamp, but it's only 60 lumens.  I was thinking around 90 would be better.

What do ya'll think?

120 minimum and more is awesome.

[Ice Cap]

Look at the Black Diamond Spot. 200 lumen and only $39.95

[Dan-o]

Depends on your need.

Fewer Lumens is better for me where I sneak in.   I shroud my 90 lumen light by hand down to probably 25% when I'm sneaking in.

[dscubame]

I have been using the Black Diamond Icon for a few years now and love it.

I went this route so all my batteries are the same for interchangeability and for backups.

A feature I have absolutely have come to love is the red light that I use both for reading and sometimes navigation.  Both the white light and red light are dimmable that I have found nice.  The battery life is amazing.

Lumens 320 and again dimmable down to nil.

http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/headlamps-and-lanterns/icon-headlamp-BD620617ALUMALL1.html#start=5

[Dan-o]

Automatically dimmable???


Preposterous!!!!

What would I do with my hand???

[huntnfmly]

I have been using the Black Diamond Icon for a few years now and love it.

I went this route so all my batteries are the same for interchangeability and for backups.

A feature I have absolutely have come to love is the red light that I use both for reading and sometimes navigation.  Both the white light and red light are dimmable that I have found nice.  The battery life is amazing.

Lumens 320 and again dimmable down to nil.

http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/headlamps-and-lanterns/icon-headlamp-BD620617ALUMALL1.html#start=5

[Dhoey07]

90$, damn!!!

Do they ever go on sale?

[Magnum_Willys]

90$, damn!!!

Do they ever go on sale?

$60 on Amazon free ship

[Magnum_Willys]

Had good luck with the 200 lumen Costco ones.  $5 each.  Yah I know sounds like junk but nice bright lights.

[Buzz2401]

I'd go more then 100 lumens but I'd stick with Princeton Tec. They are made in USA.  I have the Vizz which is 200 lumens and has worked well for me but it is only two years old.

[Jonathan_S]

Alright guys help me out.  Why does somebody need a headlamp over 100 lumens?  I feel like I am in the twilight zone here