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Offline sako

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Which Headlamp
« on: August 14, 2011, 09:43:29 PM »
I'm in the market for a new head lamp and thought I'd see what everyone is currently using?

I'm considering a led lenser h14, but I have also heard good things about the zebralight h51.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2011, 09:48:33 PM »
Hi Sako,
What do you intend using it for? close up work, distance. Are you after economy of batteries?
If you think about each of these points, you will be able to make a better choice once people give you what they use.

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 10:09:54 PM »
Hi sako,

There is a lot of good info at candlepowerforums.

Personally, we have a couple of ZebraLight H51's and they are simply awesome. For a single AA battery powered light, they are super bright and have great spill. Personally, I prefer spill to spot as I find it more practical. I use eneloops for all my flashlights (recharged with a Maha Powerex MH-C9000 - which even has a 12v cig adapter for recharging when out bush) and the H51 runs really well off them. Besides, on the brightest setting you'll only get about an hour of burn time, so it's quite easy to go through the batteries.

Anyway, I give the H51 a big thumbs up  :cheers:
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011, 10:14:58 PM »
Go to eBay...look up Cree 5 w. Headlights....for approx $10...they are great...plenty of members using them, and no need to spend big money on anything else. !!!!
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011, 10:19:21 PM »
I have had my head torch for over 15 years now and still going strong..its a Petzel Duo.can flip between normal incandescent globe,  LED's and has zoom focusing as well..how much the cost today Ive no idea..but it has been a very robust head lamp...BUT I just recently bought myself a Coleman LED Quad Lantern from Big W for $61.00 and run it on re chargable D batteries..great lantern as each quarter of the lantern can be removed and used separately if needed....not bad I thought for $61.00.....Kind Regards John
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2011, 10:47:24 PM »
Because I re-stump houses I use various headlamps.
One of them which I also use for camping is this one -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Mode-CREE-LED-Q3-Zoom-AAA-Headlight-Lamp-Torch-Light-/190459430828?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torches&hash=item2c584447ac

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2011, 10:47:54 PM »
I have a H14 and can't fault. Can adjust beam and intensity very easy. Perfect for camping and fishing.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2011, 08:01:02 AM »
I have the H14 as well. Being able to adjust the beam is very handy. Never had any issues with them.

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2011, 08:41:33 AM »
My wife and kids have Tikka plus's, i have a Tikka XP i use for hiking and i have done night solo hikes with it, and i use a Myo XP around the shed. They are all great. Remember if you plan to read in bed with one the battery packs behind your head are a pain
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2011, 09:51:57 AM »
I have the Led Lenser H7 R . It is a brilliant little light that is easy to adjust between spread and spot lights and is very bright.
You can also adjust the power setting way back to bugger all so the batteries last for ages.
Plus the bonus of being rechargeable by 240v or 12v.
Very good quality that should last for many years.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2011, 07:10:19 PM »
I currently have a Petzl MY05 which I am happy with, however the kids and the wife now want headlamps.

The light will mostly be used for general camp duties, cooking cleaning, set up etc...
I like low, medium and high settings.  Spread would be preferred, but the distance spot does come in handy when Offroad, out on foot etc...

The led lenser covers most of these features I think.

I will keep searching.

Can anyone recommend anywhere online to purchase from with out the risk of getting an imitation off eBay?
« Last Edit: August 15, 2011, 07:26:50 PM by sako »
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2011, 07:24:49 PM »
Quote from: sako on August 15, 2011, 07:10:19 PM
Can anyone recommend anywhere online to purchase from with out the risk of getting animmitation off eBay?


I get my flashlights from http://www.ledtorches.com.au

Marco was recommended on candlepowerforums and has super service. No affiliation etc blah.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2011, 07:31:16 PM »
We use the H7's and can't fault them It would be great to see them make a waterproof version one day!
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2011, 07:40:39 PM »
Doing a lot of work in ceilings, a head torch is the best thing.
Had an old Petzl Zoom with a halogen bulb, awesome light but the bulb likes some power.
In the end the band died. Still have the lamp though.

Now I use an Eveready dual white LED unit. Lots of light, good battery life and cheap to replace.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2011, 10:07:04 PM »
I have the Led Lenser H14 and find it great, very bright and has a great spot beam. It does get heavy after a while. I also have a Petzel Tikka which whilst not as bright is an awesome little light. I prefer it for around the camp and reading etc.

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 06:58:40 AM »
H7 also, wear 1 for about 5 hours a day in the workshop, brialliant light
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2011, 07:39:38 AM »
check these out, i've had one for a while with no problems and it has a powerful light


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18650-Headlight-5W-CREE-LED-HEADLAMP-FLASHLIGHT-ch-/220813264340?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torches&hash=item33697f05d4#ht_2971wt_930
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2011, 08:17:07 PM »
I heard a rumor that I might be getting a new headlamp for fathers day (zebralight H51) I will let you know how it performs
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2011, 07:57:24 PM »
After having a 'tactical' freebie that I got from anaconda a while ago, and being very happy with it, this thread got me motivated.  So I ordered one of the 5w cree ones for about $10 on ebay.  WOW it isw bright.  The only thing is the size of the head strap seems to be built for pinheads...  Still I think I'll get a couple more for the kids.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2011, 08:02:43 PM »
and bunning sell the Vitari ones for about 12-15 bucks, they have white and red LED's, you can change the angle of the light ie the LED's are on a hinge. so far we have been happy with ours, but then I suppose it depends on what you want it for. We use ours for eating dinner in the dark and generally wandering around the campsite.
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2011, 03:20:23 PM »
Thanks Lcandlc I picked one up from Bunnings today and is just what I was looking for.

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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2011, 04:29:23 PM »
Quote from: D4D on October 20, 2011, 03:20:23 PM
Thanks Lcandlc I picked one up from Bunnings today and is just what I was looking for.




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« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2011, 04:34:35 PM »
It was for fishing at night actually :)
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2011, 04:36:23 PM »
Quote from: Lcandlc on October 20, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
Pleased to be able to help - no you have an excuse to go camping on the weekend!
yea he does, the trailer isnt out of warranty yet....
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Re: Which Headlamp
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2011, 04:42:01 PM »
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLACK-DIAMOND-GIZMO-LIGHTWEIGHT-LED-HEADLAMP-/180741148991?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torches&hash=item2a1503113f

what about black diamond ones?
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