Sofrin/Peax headlamps

[Point Creep]

@rjthehunter my better half got these for my kids for Christmas this year. I haven’t tried them out or asked how they like them yet but appreciate the hot tip. I was asked if they had their own headlamps and i suggested these based on your input here and the price was right.

 

[Forkyfinder]

@rjthehunter my better half got these for my kids for Christmas this year. I haven’t tried them out or asked how they like them yet but appreciate the hot tip. I was asked if they had their own headlamps and i suggested these based on your input here and the price was right.

Your new username... lol

ht is better with you, stop getting banned

 

[rjthehunter]

@rjthehunter my better half got these for my kids for Christmas this year. I haven’t tried them out or asked how they like them yet but appreciate the hot tip. I was asked if they had their own headlamps and i suggested these based on your input here and the price was right.

They perform just like the expensive ones I've had!

I think there's a lot of expensive gear we all own that's basically rebranded stuff. This thread was kind of a spinoff from the "things that punch above their pricepoint" thread.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Anyone try the Coast brand version?

Amazon.com

Waterproof instead of water resistant. Price point is in between. I’ve been very happy with my Coast FL75, but the red light is lacking sometimes.

 

[JakeB]

Anyone tried the H35B model sofirn? Specs say it’s 2000 lumens and uses the same 18650 battery. I ordered one to try it.

 

[rjthehunter]

Anyone tried the H35B model sofirn? Specs say it’s 2000 lumens and uses the same 18650 battery. I ordered one to try it.

I have not, I have tried the H05B one that's 1200 lumens and it also works great!

 

[ccc23454]

The HS21 (2200 with red) has been sitting on my WishList for a week, please keep us posted how you guys like them.

 

[Exhausted]

I have the HS41 scheduled to get here Tuesday. I’ll post some thoughts when I test it out.

 

[crock239]

So, obviously lots of folks like the sofirn headlamps (and I know this is a headlamps thread)....but curious if anyone has feedback on sofirn flashlights?

Seems like picking up one or two flashlights for the house or truck might be a good idea....

 

[Potsie]

So, obviously lots of folks like the sofirn headlamps (and I know this is a headlamps thread)....but curious if anyone has feedback on sofirn flashlights?

Seems like picking up one or two flashlights for the house or truck might be a good idea....

Same reasoning as the headlamps… what’s the worst that could happen - you wasted $20 on a crap flashlight? I’ve wasted $20 on dumber stuff.

 

[crock239]

Same reasoning as the headlamps… what’s the worst that could happen - you wasted $20 on a crap flashlight? I’ve wasted $20 on dumber stuff.

That, sir, is an extremely fair point.

 

[ccc23454]

Got a h35r, duration is issue with this one and it's going back. Max white lasted 2 hours, low white lasted 4.5 hours. Red was worse low lasted 2:15, max 45 mins. Not enough shine for way I use lights and rely on them in bear country. Might be battery, might be design either way no bueno

 

[GoodNiteGear]

Sofirn seems to make the best budget flashlights and headlamps. I've tested out hundreds of lights and those are the absolute best in terms of affordability and quality.

 

[Matthew57]

I just bought a Sofirn, seems pretty nice to me so far. It’s going in the turkey pack this spring.

 

[okie archer]

Last year I spent around $80 on a Fenix. Pretty much failed me on my Colorado elk hunt. Returned the Fenix to Scheels and bought a sofrin off Amazon. Don't remember the model number. Worked for a while but it also failed. It won't charge at all. So not sure what is next. Maybe it's coincidence I got 2 junkers.

 

[Jnasa]

I've had great luck with my diamond back headlamps. I just purchased a sofrin to try. For now I'll keep it in the truck and try around camp. It's bright but will see how it performs.