Goodbye Black Diamond. - School me on headlamps

[44hunter45]

Black Diamond Storm 500 is dead. It could not take the dampness of North Idaho and SEAK.

School me on your favorite headlamps and why. I know BF endorses the PEAX. If it's best show me why. I'm open and I like promo codes as well as the next guy.

 

[TheTone]

You can essentially buy the peax from Amazon for a huge amount less. I looked at the peax the other day at Scheels at was very underwhelmed especially given the price

 

[Drake4]

Fenix

 

[44hunter45]

Fenix

Tell me which model and why you like it

 

[brymoore]

I have a Fenix HL45R.

 

[mtmiller]

Fenix puts out some lumens. I am not a fan of the battery indicator. Maybe unique to the one I have.

 

[mtmuley]

I have a Fenix HL45R.

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

 

[brymoore]

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

He might have made the recommendation to me too.

 

[The_Jim]

I still got a Black Diamond so don't have a recommendation for replacing that but I carry a cheap Sofirn with me for a backup. Its cheap, rechargeable, and really bright. You can buy about 3 of them for the price of a Peax.

 

[44hunter45]

Fenix users - Do they have a model with AAA backup power for if the rechargeable goes dead?

 

[brymoore]

Fenix users - Do they have a model with AAA backup power for if the rechargeable goes dead?

Mine has that ability

 

[sclancy27]

Sofirn H25S. Look em up

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

Fenix users - Do they have a model with AAA backup power for if the rechargeable goes dead?

I carry spare rechargeables. Problem solved. Why would you want AAAs?

 

[44hunter45]

I carry spare rechargeables. Problem solved. Why would you want AAAs?

Good question.
Doesn't have to be AAA. Just don't want to left in the dark.

I also carry USB battery packs, but I've always thought of them just for phone and inReach.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

the fenix battery life is great, I always carry 2 extras and it might be overkill. Nice to never have to buy crappy batteries for headlamps again.

 

[MTLabrador]

On a budget, the Sofirn version of the peax is great for cheap. I have one as a backup in my truck and have given a few away as gifts. For real off trail navigating in the dark, the Fenix kicks ass.

 

[ashersdad]

I love my fenix and have used black diamonds as well. I had to get some cheaper headlamps when I was a scoutmaster and I have been impressed with the EverBrites. Now carry a backup one in each of my packs. Pretty cheap insurance for $15.

https://www.amazon.com/EverBrite-Rechargeable-Headlamp-Headlight-Resistant/dp/B08975WM6Y/ref=sr_1_6_pp

https://www.amazon.com/EverBrite-Rechargeable-Mini-Aluminium-Headlamp-Grey-dp-B0DBSY2XB8/dp/B0DBSY2XB8/ref=dp_ob_title_light

 

[44hunter45]

I love my fenix and have used black diamonds as well. I had to get some cheaper headlamps when I was a scoutmaster and I have been impressed with the EverBrites. Now carry a backup one in each of my packs. Pretty cheap insurance for $15.

https://www.amazon.com/EverBrite-Rechargeable-Headlamp-Headlight-Resistant/dp/B08975WM6Y/ref=sr_1_6_pp

https://www.amazon.com/EverBrite-Rechargeable-Mini-Aluminium-Headlamp-Grey-dp-B0DBSY2XB8/dp/B0DBSY2XB8/ref=dp_ob_title_light

For cheap I love the Duracell 500 three pack headlamps from Costco. These are the cheap and dirty ones hanging by the exit doors of the house and each vehicle. Awesome if you like cheap white LED only lights. They suss out to about $8 each at $24 a package.

 

[WapitiBob]

Peax or for half price, Sofirn.

 

[WildWill]

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.