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birthofbighair
Sep 29, 2004, 7:57 AM
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i need a good headlamp for some night bouldering, but one that's not gonna break my wallet. any suggestions?
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birthofbighair
Sep 29, 2004, 8:10 AM
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ive used the myo and i like it a lot. i also like the black diamond with the super bright led as well as 2 seperate led's(can't remember what it's called though) ill check out the tikka, thanks
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marshall84
Sep 29, 2004, 1:19 PM
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The tikka plus is a great light, but I think even better may be the zipka plus.
http://www.moosejaw.com/...PAAAAADGJLPAOFPO.jpg
The zip line head band adjusts to fight your head, arm, wrist, ankle...etc.
It also has several brightness settings.
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lcerick
Sep 29, 2004, 1:36 PM
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any Petzl
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aikibujin
Sep 29, 2004, 1:47 PM
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In reply to: i also like the black diamond with the super bright led as well as 2 seperate led's(can't remember what it's called though)
The Black Diamond Zenix.
The only two headlamps with the super bright LED /regular LED combo are the BD Zenix and Princeton Tec Yukon HL. Between those two, I like the Yukon HL better.
Princeton Tec also have the Matrix II, which has two light modules: the super bright LED module, and the regular LED module. You can have both modules in it at the same time, but it's cheaper and less bulky than the Yukon HL. Very bright too.
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snod_ix
Sep 29, 2004, 2:46 PM
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I love my old school tikka, a buddy of mine has a tikka plus, quite a bit brighter not sure about the battery life.
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stoverstan
Sep 29, 2004, 3:01 PM
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I just got a Princetion Tec "sport"? or something the other day has 2 LEDs 48hr battry life, very lite, plenty bright for most things and has a life time warranty. It was around $20.
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slacklinejoe
Sep 29, 2004, 3:25 PM
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Must we all be doomed to spend way too much for headlamps and be forced to choose from either heavy but bright or small and weak lighting? Must we be forced to pay way too much for them as well? Perhaps not:
Product home:
http://www.rayovac.com/...lashlights/LED.shtml
Reviews:
http://www.novac.com/reviews/rayovac.htm
BackpackingGearTest review
Pretty well ultra light, hybrid so it has the incandesant and LED multi modes, pretty bright, water resistant and is sold for less than $13 is most places. I use rechargable AAA's in it and it still goes every bit of 20 hours on each set.
I've got one and it's every bit as useful as those $45 ones I've had in the past.
Sure, it could use a nice halogen bulb for ultra bright needs but I have a different cheapie for that since they suck down the batteries.
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kimmyt
Sep 29, 2004, 3:43 PM
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I only paid like 20 for my Tikka plus....have had it and used it for about a year without having to change the batteries!!!
K.
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theying
Sep 29, 2004, 3:59 PM
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The Black Diamond Xenix puts out the brightest beam that I have seen so far but it is kinda pricey at around $45. I have a Princton Aurora that puts out plenty of light, is waterproof and sells in the 20's.
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sarcat
Sep 29, 2004, 4:05 PM
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I have the following:
Petzl Tikka,
Petzl Tikka Plus
Petzl Zipka Plus
Petzl Duo
BD Moonlight.
Don't like the Zipka because it does not hold around the head very well, tends to fall off and "slips up" and off when you get hot and sweaty. Works OK on a helmet however.
The Duo is great but heavy. Get one with the 5 or 8 LED module in it.
The Moon light is the one I give to others to use if needed. I don't care for it. It's much bigger than the Tikka Plus for the same amount of light (4 LEDs).
My all around fav. is the Tikka Plus (3 diff. light settings plus a strobe feature).
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lockie
Sep 29, 2004, 4:24 PM
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I was bought an Energizer headlamp as a gift. It has turned out to be great for after-dark hikes and rappels. The best feature is that is can shine either white or red light. I use the red a lot, as it doesn't kill my night vision, and doesn't blind my friends when I'm look towards them. Is it possible that red also uses less power? Never had to research headlamps...do most/any other give the red light option?
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moondog
Sep 29, 2004, 4:32 PM
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Independent of what lamp you get, buy one that takes standard batteries. That way you can take advantage of the NiMH rechargeables - a good way to ensure your light is as bright as possible each time you take it out.
Best NiMH batteries are those made IN JAPAN by Sanyo and Panasonic. Stay away from China, Taiwan, etc. Get a "smart" charger that can charge one cell at a time. NiMH rechargeables can save you a ton of money if you use the light a lot. Plus your light is always bright, plus good fer inviro, etc.
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kimmyt
Sep 29, 2004, 4:32 PM
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The new Tikkas come with an optional red light filter, in the older models you can order a set of replacement lenses in red, green, and clear. I don't think the red uses less batteries, I think it's just the color of the light filter.
K.
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climb513a
Sep 29, 2004, 5:09 PM
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second that on the zenix - or whatever its called - AWESOME headlamp. I personally have a MYO 3 - cheap on mgear.com i think - and have used it working in wilderness therapy for a year or so. Everynight use. Solid - BUT I NEVER USE THE HALOGEN - unless im in a cave or something
Halogen sucks in general for general camping/climbing use - my experience at least!
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slacklinejoe
Sep 29, 2004, 5:23 PM
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In reply to: Independent of what lamp you get, buy one that takes standard batteries. That way you can take advantage of the NiMH rechargeables - a good way to ensure your light is as bright as possible each time you take it out. Best NiMH batteries are those made IN JAPAN by Sanyo and Panasonic. Stay away from China, Taiwan, etc. Get a "smart" charger that can charge one cell at a time. NiMH rechargeables can save you a ton of money if you use the light a lot. Plus your light is always bright, plus good fer inviro, etc.
Agreed on the NiMH, normally I don't take sides on the whole engergizer/duracell/whatever debat but energizer does make a NiMH set that has a much higher mAH, 2300 I think, which directly impacts how long it will last. These are off the shelf at best buy and other places, or you can import similar ones from Japan. I've used the imported ones and they seemed identical in run time and mAH but I spent more once you figured in shipping.
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davidji
Sep 29, 2004, 5:38 PM
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In reply to: I don't think the red uses less batteries, I think it's just the color of the light filter. |
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davidji
Sep 29, 2004, 5:43 PM
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tarzan420
Sep 29, 2004, 6:00 PM
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I've got a myo3. 's ok, the bulb (not the led's) is really weak, mostly defeating the purpose of why I picked it. (Aside from the external batteries, which are nice for extended use, but a pita for menial tasks, like trying to poop in the middle of the night.)
Next one I buy will probably be a Tikka Plus. The adjustable angle is nice, and it's simple.
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davidji
Sep 29, 2004, 6:15 PM
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In reply to: I've got a myo3. 's ok, the bulb (not the led's) is really weak, mostly defeating the purpose of why I picked it. (Aside from the external batteries, which are nice for extended use, but a pita for menial tasks, like trying to poop in the middle of the night.)
Do you find the MYO bulb weaker than some competing model? I tested in the dark before buying and it seemed competitive to me--of course I might not have tried the right competitor.
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xcmntgeek
Sep 29, 2004, 6:31 PM
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I like this one:
http://www.bdel.com/...htware/moonlight.php
The BD moonlight. It's comfy and I've yet to replace the bateries. Used it for bouldering, easy night accents, and even mtbiking (once).
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jobob94
Sep 29, 2004, 7:09 PM
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In my opinion the led headlamp from energizer is a great buy, $12 at Wal-Mart. I was going on a camping/climbing trip in May and wanted a headlamp but did not have $40 to spend on one. While I was at Wal-mart I walked through the outdoor dept. and picked it up. Proved as bright and durable as everybody else’s and it has a red bulb so there is no switching lenses like on the Petzel’s I had looked at. Battery life is good I just changed batteries for the first time 2 days ago and I used mine a lot. (biking, kayaking, and climbing at night)
http://www.energizer.com/products/flashlights/flashlight.asp?cat=4&id=3
Bob
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tarzan420
Sep 29, 2004, 7:13 PM
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In reply to: Do you find the MYO bulb weaker than some competing model? I tested in the dark before buying and it seemed competitive to me--of course I might not have tried the right competitor.
Umm, didn't really test it, it just seems weak. But that could be due to the fact that I always turn it on after having the led's on, which are pretty frickin' bright.
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johnson6102002
Sep 29, 2004, 7:24 PM
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for quality and not costly go with the petzel tika i love it and use it for backpacking alll the time its small cheap like 20 bucks and is comfortable and bright very bright!
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