My headlamp grew legs and walked off somewhere, so I'm in the market for a new one. Anyone get one recently they like? I prefer simplicity and long battery life over modes, output, etc.
New headlamp
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I got one of these recently after seeing how well a friends worked while setting up the duck decoys in the dark. I was very impressed, especially for the price point
Duracell 3 pack from Costco. Usually on sale for $15.99 and includes batteries. When they're not on sale they're $19.99. Best feature on them is a button lock, so they won't die in your pack.
On line they're $26, in store is usually $20. Still a deal.
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I'm a buy once cry once guy, I have an older model with 1000 lumen
I like the ones with three color options, white, red, green. Guys on Sportfishing boats aren't too fond of bright lights at 0 dark thirty in the bunk area. The simpler the better. No straps over the middle of the head for me.
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I'm a buy once cry once guy, I have an older model with 1000 lumen
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Just a comment on headlamps for setting dekes...More lumens is not always the answer. You only need enough light to see what you are doing and as GDL mentioned the green or red option are great. Also if there is a decent moon you don't need a light on all the time. Much of the pre shoot prep can be done with no light at all, Last year at SJ, we were just finished setting up and watched a couple of guys walking past us in the Walkers to their blind. They had VERY impressive headlamps. It was blinding when they shined them in our direction, reminiscent of my million candle power spotlight. They made sure to check out every square inch of every pond they walked by! My guess is that even the cinnamons tucked in the tulles headed for mystic or beyond. it was real slow that day...
If I was buying for ducking it would be cheap and disposable.
For big game.......go big or go home!
All of the upper class headlamps have multiple levels of light and green and/or red lights.
For big game.......go big or go home!
All of the upper class headlamps have multiple levels of light and green and/or red lights.
The best I've found is the rechargeable Milwaukee head lamp...Bright enough for frog hunting, but can be put on a lower setting for those kind of applications.
I have one of those camo hats with the lights built in. It has adjustable white and green lights. Not super stylish, but simple and gets the job done. Plus, my daughter gave it to me for my birthday years ago...
I like the Black Diamond Spot headlamps. Batteries last forever. Multiple light intensities as well as a red lamp. I have used them for about 5 seasons now. Good stuff.
This is sort of a Nike versus Adidas thread. I am an Adidas guy.
This is sort of a Nike versus Adidas thread. I am an Adidas guy.