Head torch

jd06 · 16-11-2022 9:41pm #1

Hi all

It's that time of year

Someone posted up a link last year of a head torch . They were around 20-30 e I bought 2 but cannot find them now.

Usually buy 2 to last the season

Any ideas

TPF2012 · 16-11-2022 9:51pm

But a good one for 100 euros, will last years.

I got a fenix one about 3 years ago for 90 euros, still going. Get one that has rechargeable batteries.

Sugarbowl · 16-11-2022 10:22pm

Highly recommend cheetah!

tanko · 16-11-2022 10:27pm

I bought a Cheetah last week, happy with it, nice and light with the battery at the front so no long wire going to the battery at the back of your head which usually ends up getting pulled out and the torch giving up i found.

dmc17 · 16-11-2022 10:28pm

I've picked up a few of these and they've been good for the price

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CEI5N3E

kirk. · 16-11-2022 11:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119883318#Comment_119883318

Handy if u have one that takes standard AA batteries , you can use rechargeable AA batteries.No waiting on recharging.

Energizer do great little headlamps if u want something about 25 euro , get the bright one 400-450 lumens

Better torches mentioned u suppose if u want to spend more

kirk. · 16-11-2022 11:10pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Energizer-Unisexs-Vision-Headlight-Headlamp/dp/B08GKXG93Q/ref%3Dmp_s_a_1_4?keywords=energizer+head+torch+400+lumens

Great little headlamps no wires to get pulled out and will take rechargeable AAA

17-11-2022 12:03am

Nitecore here, have it for years, will see 100 yards on highest setting

kirk. · 17-11-2022 12:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119883965#Comment_119883965

I see their range on Amazon they look like great lights altogether

kirk. · 17-11-2022 12:23am

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nitecore-HC60-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Waterproof/dp/B08T9T9V1P/ref%3Dmp_s_a_1_27?keywords=nitecore

I'll be saving for one them 1200 actual lumens as against most of the fake lumens on the cheap headlamps

roosky · 17-11-2022 1:15pm

I tried them all and finally went and bought a cheetah three years ago.....it the only one to buy.

Excellent battery life on it and includes a plug charger and a cigarette lighter charger so you never get caught out....when it gets low on power it dims to extend the life so you get lots of warning of a low battery rather than instant darkness !

monseiur · 17-11-2022 3:48pm

Check out the Petzl range of headlamps, not cheap but top quality and waterproof which is very important in Irish winter weather, made in France they're very popular with mountain rescue folk, cavers, potholers etc. I have a Petzl Pixa 3R 90 cost over €120.00 but cheaper in the long run than paying €20 a pop and having to bin them after one season. The top of the range ones costs over €750.00!...you 😉could always write to Santa or drop a hint coming up to Xmas😊

kirk. · 17-11-2022 4:03pm

Ya petzl is definitely a top brand

Some of the nitecore stuff is amazing but they do have the issue of short battery life on the highest settings

White Clover · 17-11-2022 4:59pm

I have an olight headlight. It's basically a small torch that you clip on to a headband. It's very light and has a magnetic charger. This is my third winter using it and it's still perfect. My vet was very impressed with it when he saw it last winter, he said he was after going through several different types. I think it was either €80 or £80 at the time but it came with 2 other torches in the pack that I haven't even used yet.