I need some advise please

[calvin L]

Good morning all . I found out the hard way my head lamp has stopped working . Just asking what is being used by the HBC members .

[Moose63]

Petzl Actik or Black Diamond seem to work fine for me.....

[whitlers]

Check out Fenix. They have some great lightweight options. I have been using the HM50R and love it! That being said I came from an old clunky Petal that I had for 10 years and still works great just not as bright as today's units.

[Treed]

Fenix is the best headlamp I’ve owned. It’s aluminum housing not plastic. I’ve had the same one for 7 years.

[WetLeopard]

Fenix for sure. Crazy bright, I find mine gets great battery life, and super solid.

[albravo2]

I've owned a bunch of fancy headlamps but for the past several years I've used nothing but Costco cheapos. They all have the same brightness and battery life, I don't see the reason to spend a bunch of dough. I think the last set I bought from Costco were about $29 for three, including batteries. One in the truck, one in my day pack and one in my big pack. When I'm not using them I turn one battery around so they can't be accidentally turned on to drain the batteries.

The only exception is I bought one rechargeable headlamp off Amazon that I leave in my truck. My biggest complaint with headlamps is a 50% battery-- too new to change but too old to last while a big animal is processed. My rechargeable one is almost always at 100%.

[sako79]

I've been using Fenix hl50 for two years now and they discontinued it but it's awesome takes one double A battery and now using ultimate lithium and It Last Forever I keep looking for more but the ones that are available the price is way too high but if you can find one for about $70 that's a good price

[Moose63]

I've owned a bunch of fancy headlamps but for the past several years I've used nothing but Costco cheapos. They all have the same brightness and battery life, I don't see the reason to spend a bunch of dough. I think the last set I bought from Costco were about $29 for three, including batteries. One in the truck, one in my day pack and one in my big pack. When I'm not using them I turn one battery around so they can't be accidentally turned on to drain the batteries.

The only exception is I bought one rechargeable headlamp off Amazon that I leave in my truck. My biggest complaint with headlamps is a 50% battery-- too new to change but too old to last while a big animal is processed. My rechargeable one is almost always at 100%.

I always carry two in my pack....

[MOOSE MILK]

Princes Auto, cheap runs forever all the light I need.

[longstonec]

Another vote for Fenix. i bought mine from "Fenix Frank"

been using for many years now with rechargeable batteries. 10/10 would buy again, but haven't needed to as its lasted 2x longer then any petzl i have owned.

[calvin L]

Thanks guys for the info . Have a great Christmas everyone

[landphil]

Fenix HL55 with 18650 rechargeable lithiums. Just be careful that it doesn’t get turned on high in a pack or pocket. The beam IS intense enough to melt polyester fabric. :shock:

The helmet mounts for them are great as well, I wear my headlamp when night sledding, the additional light is great.

For cheaper options, Coast lights have good value too.

[jac]

Petzl or fenix. I have been research Claymore lights (spelling?). There is a dealer in the lower mainland.

[russm]

Fenix HL55 with 18650 rechargeable lithiums. Just be careful that it doesn’t get turned on high in a pack or pocket. The beam IS intense enough to melt polyester fabric. :shock:

The helmet mounts for them are great as well, I wear my headlamp when night sledding, the additional light is great.

For cheaper options, Coast lights have good value too.

I have one of the fenix flashlights, just a small skinny one and it gets quite hot,they make a good light though, will be picking up a headlight soon

[Tred]

Another one for FENIX, I use a model HL55 and it always stuns people by how bright I can make it.

[warnniklz]

Have a Nebo... spent 12 hours under 10 feet of water. Still worked after it was retrieved.

[srupp]

Hmm mm Fenix.I have 2..love both.
Srupp

[The Hermit]

I used to be a Fenix dealer... decent bright product but I had a bunch of returns and had two of my own that stopped working. This year I had a four year old expensive Black Diamond fail on me. They gave me a 50% discount on a new one and extended that price to anything else I bought at the same time... so got myself a set of carbon hiking poles, two headlamps for myself and a headlamp for my grandson. I now alway carry two and have one in my truck.

I would like one that throws a BRIGHT RED though and cant seem to find any? Ideas/Recommendations?

[ghunter4x4]

I use a Surefire Minimus and its fantastic.

[Ovis17]

Gonna try a Fenix for the next one. Have always had Petzl and I’ve had issues with the last few.

[Sitkaspruce]

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-headlamp

I will probably buy a Petzl Tikkana. Cheap $24 and for another $35, can add a rechargeable battery as the Tikkina is a dual power supply.

I have BD storm for the house, a cheap Energizer for the truck, a Streamight for the camper and a Princeton Tec Fuel for hunting

The storm is rock solid and my favorite, but is clunky and big for the pack, the Energizer has helped a couple times and works well for when I need it, the Streamlight is an oldy but goody and still fits the job, The FUEL is a great little light, but the battery hatch broke in the first year, so elastic bands and a little tape holds thing together. Want to replace it with the Tikkina

Cheers

SS

[RJHunter]

I have the Fenix hm65r. Not sure if it’s the best but I think it’s unreal. I have two petzl myo xp headlamps and they don’t compare to the Fenix.

[REMINGTON JIM]

I just bought 2 Nebo's for $28.00 each plus tax Canadian ! RJ

https://www.nebotools.com/p/MYCRO-Headlamp/780

[digger dogger]

Petzl for me

[ryanb]

I have had every headlamp out there. For remote hunts rechargeable is no good. My favorite are the ones that take 1 AA battery. Light weight and I use the lithium AA batteries cause the last longer and weigh less.

I've had 4 of these https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ABD1ZC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_FfG5FbZG4M72T
Because I've lost 3. They have a nice focused beam for longer distances.

[skuntor]

Not cheap but Gemini makes some cool products with good reviews. https://gemini-lights.com/products/duo-2200-multisport

[swampthing]

Whatever you choose, carrying 2 is a good idea!

[Huevos]

Has no one out there ever tried an LED LENSER headlamp? I have owned 2. takes 3 or 4 triple A batteries and you can focus the beam to a pencil or flood as well as turn up or down the brightness. IF you want to see what is out ahead 200 yards, no problem, or if you need to work right in front of you, adjust accordingly. I will say this, they eat batteries, but they sure brighten up your night. I got my first one from a norweigen hunter, but I am sure that I saw them in Nechacko sports in Vanderhoof a couple years back.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Petzl for me

I have one of those to and there good too ! :wink: RJ

[nature girl]

I used to use a ball cap with the built in led lights on the cap part. I was happy with it. You most likely wear a hat anyway plus you have a built in light.

[grantk]

I've really liked the BD Spot 325, although I think the new one is the Spot 350. Runs on 3 AAAs, and they last forever.

[Nailknot85]

At least fenix has a lifetime warranty, not many other manufacturers offer that anymore.

[elimsprint]

Look at the One80 light. I got mine a few months ago and it is by far the best headlamp I have ever owned https://one80light.com/

[Redthies]

I’ve been using a Petzl for 30 years, but the one I have now chews through batteries. 3 AAA at a go. I just ordered a Fenix with the single AA. I use mine pretty much every ugly day to walk out of the marsh after dark, so it will get a good test over the next 4 weeks of duck season.

[Ltbullken]

Petzl taktikka with red light. Use lithium and replace often

[Tred]

I will add I have FENIX I use can get a tad warm, not to the point of burning, but bit of discomfort with prolonged use.