Goodbye Black Diamond. - School me on headlamps

[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.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Been running the peax this last year. Worked great on some late hikes out during elk season in Oregon and Montana along with nightly use around camp. Wintering in Arizona I’m out with the dogs after dark in the evening and before dawn in the morning. Two hours a day with the light on and only occasionally remember to charge it. I’ve looked at the fenix as well but have never used one. Using my math skills, fully charged in my pack, can’t see where I would run out of light if I had to gut or quarter a bull at the end of the day and then hike out using the peax.

 

[Vic Colfari]

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.

I have had great luck with Petzl headlamps. I have one of these: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL and one of these as a small backup/camp light: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-LT.

Both charge via USB, so I just use my small battery bank if I need to charge either. Rarely do I need to since the battery life is so good. I have used them in all kinds of weather, ice climbing, snow, rain, etc. with no issues. Also the Swift RL is bright as hell when you need it.

 

[Lasiocarpa]

Fenix is good, but I also like Nitecore’s options. I just bring a battery pack and recharge as needed.

 

[Irrelevant]

jeez, you guys clearly keep track of shit better than I do. No way I'm spending that kind of money on something that I'm going to lose in a year or so.

 

[hunter3270]

I have a bunch of different kinds and always end up grabbing my coast rl27r. It's bright and seems to last a decent amount of time. The red and green lights are a plus. I've never tried the real expensive ones