Goodbye Black Diamond. - School me on headlamps

[44hunter45]

I've been very pleased with my Coast headlight. Three different settings for the main light from dim to very bright, red and green light, and it's been bulletproof for the last 3 years. Only downside I'd say is it eats batteries a bit faster then most headlamps I've used but not to bad.

Fenix and Coast are the two brands still this race.

 

[marksjeep]

Another Fenix vote. I have several HM60R and they have been 100%.

 

[2rocky]

Which one will I not lose because i put it in a jacket pocket and packed the jacket away for the summer....Asking for a friend..

 

[mtmuley]

I think I have that one also. I remember @Potsie recommending it. mtmuley

I need to check. I have the Sofirn pretty sure. Happy so far. mtmuley

 

[Dsnow9]

I tried a fenix a couple years back off of @Frequently Banned Troll recommendation and haven’t turned back. I own a lot of them now. A couple have gone to Alaska and ended up in the washing machine. Couldn’t tell you which ones because they all still work amazing

 

[sclancy27]

Peax or for half price, Sofirn.

Half price, the H25S is $15 or $16. I bought 6 or 7 and shipped them here for the same cost as the Peax.

 

[Nick87]

I tried a fenix a couple years back off of @Frequently Banned Troll recommendation and haven’t turned back. I own a lot of them now. A couple have gone to Alaska and ended up in the washing machine. Couldn’t tell you which ones because they all still work amazing

Thats enough for me to buy one.

 

[homers]

I like rechargeable via usb C. Petzl, Nitecore

 

[NDGuy]

Fenix or Zebralight. Nothing else comes close that I’ve seen.

 

[Dave N]

I bought this Sofirn and it's super bright, even in red mode. Highly recommend. It's branded 77outdoors but comes in a Sofirn box.

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Headlamp-77outdoor-Lightweight-Flashlight/dp/B09MFBYN2C/ref=sr_1_4_pp?adgrpid=188868727640&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RkeCsTnYvcvhbwCr5fM190SltDCUpjQCcpsr_yL9jGLC9zgjW2469lsmzaw2wr0C3ifdrYu9AJDM7gyKLNNjRAuNF1A6BGhLt_q4kJ8L84VCuGsP--78M44yRKTj0wKA.JPgDy3NJ3z1p5r0IUq27jbjmX5wZ71DtxU9ijLRkJHk&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779599114483&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9021985&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1959592803879550711--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1959592803879550711&hvtargid=kwd-1601014802296&hydadcr=2836_13857909_2134222&keywords=77outdoor+d25lr&mcid=67079c7583853173bb39664a548eb520&qid=1771896321&sr=8-4

 

[Exhausted]

Very happy with my Sofirn for the price

 

[buckbull]

Another happy sofirn customer here.

 

[mtmiller]

I should note, don’t leave your Fenix on and throw it in your puffy pocket even for a minute. For some weird reason if causes down to appear. I also set it down for a very short time on my pickup middle console. I thought I caught it quickly as I recalled my jacket incident. Too late, it left a nice little circle. Operator error.

 

[Nuts]

A couple different rechargeable ones. Gifts. However I prefer the coast HL8R. This lite uses 4 AA batteries which is handy when in the bush with little sun to recharge.

 

[Exhausted]

I should note, don’t leave your Fenix on and throw it in your puffy pocket even for a minute. For some weird reason if causes down to appear. I also set it down for a very short time on my pickup middle console. I thought I caught it quickly as I recalled my jacket incident. Too late, it left a nice little circle. Operator error.

Nearly experienced this with the Sofirn too. It's stupid bright on the highest setting and you can feel it getting warm quickly in the hand.

 

[Paul in Idaho]

I'm happy with my Fenix HM65R.

I bought a couple Sofirn headlamps too for use around the house and in vehicle kits. They seem to be good for the price.

 

[ccc23454]

Anyone looking for a rechargeable flashlight with some amazing light try the wurkkos td04. $35ish on Amazon

 

[TheTone]

I should note, don’t leave your Fenix on and throw it in your puffy pocket even for a minute. For some weird reason if causes down to appear. I also set it down for a very short time on my pickup middle console. I thought I caught it quickly as I recalled my jacket incident. Too late, it left a nice little circle. Operator error.

Could a guy use it to light a smoke?

 

[Dsnow9]

I tried a fenix a couple years back off of @Frequently Banned Troll recommendation and haven’t turned back. I own a lot of them now. A couple have gone to Alaska and ended up in the washing machine. Couldn’t tell you which ones because they all still work amazing

HM65r-t is my go to for hunting. I own two. One for cap and one for the field. I prefer the version one but v2 is still the best headlight I own that you can still by. I keep the v2 in camp and v1 in my pack. I use them all the time though for fixing vehicles and late night projects. This was Friday night.

I’ve owned a lot of petzl lights and bd over the years. The they are all spares now that live in the camper, vehicles, and first aid kits just in case I don’t have my fenix.

 

[Mule Kick]

I obviously have the wrong Fenix! It’s the HM50R. Battery life sucks (like an hour on high)
I picked up a Sofirn a couple months ago but haven’t used it enough to tell on durability etc. I can say it’s very bright on both white and red. Judging by the difference in battery size it should last way longer than the little Fenix. I’ve been using a Coast AAA battery for years and like it but want a good rechargeable one as well..
Pic for reference on battery size.