Headlamps

[L8NITE]

Looking to see what everyone recommends for a quality headlamp. I have one with LED's but the light seems to fade out and gets absorbed when your in timber or dense brush at night. I use to use a Nitelite helmet light when I hound hunted so I guess I got spoiled with having a bright light. Now I am just looking for a lightweight headlamp for my day pack.

[bloodhound]

streamlight

[724wd]

got a petzl.  like it!

[archery288]

I just bought a new Black Diamond "Spot" headlamp here several weeks ago.  I've only used it a couple times, but it appears to work pretty dang well!  It's 75 lumens on full power, and offers the ability to dim the main light, dim the 2 smaller leds, and even lock the lamp so it can't accidently turn on in your backpack.  Also, it has the two led red light feature. 

Here is a link: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Black-Diamond-Spot-Headlamp/1216149.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dblack%2Bdiamond%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=black+diamond&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[ICEMAN]

Been using Black Diamond lights for many years. Never had one break yet....very reliable.

[jechicdr]

Cabelas Alaskan Guide Series:  The XG Green Model is outfitted with a white Maxbrite LED with 70 lumens of output and 90 hours of run time. It also has three 5mm green LEDs that put out 15 lumens for up to 200 hours. Operates on three AA batteries (included). Weight: 8 oz.

[Salmo]

Won't ever buy another Princeton..  Own several Petzels and prefer them over most in this type of headlamp..

Want bulletproof dependable stuff?  I do!  Thats why for my dollar Zebra Lights gets the nod!

http://www.zebralight.com/

[buckfvr]

Cabelas Alaskan Guide Series:  The XG Green Model is outfitted with a white Maxbrite LED with 70 lumens of output and 90 hours of run time. It also has three 5mm green LEDs that put out 15 lumens for up to 200 hours. Operates on three AA batteries (included). Weight: 8 oz.

[MtnMuley]

I have an expensive Petzl thats way too bulky and heavy for my liking. I use a 13 dollar Energizer led with the two brightness settings, and a red light. Weighs nothing and is very small. Works great for me

[L8NITE]

Thanks for all the info guys...now it looks like I gotta narrow them down and make a decision 

[atfulldraw]

Streamlight argo with the C4 lamp.

[MichaelD]

Cabelas Alaskan Guide Series:  The XG Green Model is outfitted with a white Maxbrite LED with 70 lumens of output and 90 hours of run time. It also has three 5mm green LEDs that put out 15 lumens for up to 200 hours. Operates on three AA batteries (included). Weight: 8 oz.

[vandeman17]

got a petzl.  like it!

 

[SkookumJeff]

One more for the Alaskan Guide XG - Green model headlight.  Mine had 3 green and 1 white LED's.  It rocks.

Skook

[Special T]

got a petzl.  like it!

 

   I have used them for mountain climbing and rock climbing at night... the cast some bright light but don't have as much battery life as an LED...