Thread: Headlamp for the wet slog back to camp?

I'm away for a week - I've again waited till dusk to stake out those clearings, it's now raining, and I need to rely on a headtorch for that nightly bush-bash back to base. I don't need high-lumens, just something that I can depend on (rainproof and take the knocks) and something that won't need a fresh battery/s every outing. Any suggestions? I assume I need to pay $$ for such dependability?

For just walking and in camp ive found those cheap everready ones from the supermarket with two lenses the best. Bright wide beam, the 2 lenses cut down on shadows, and you can see clearly to 15 plus yards. Crap beyond that, but very small and lightfit in a shirt pocket.

Don't piss around with cheap headtorch... Your life can depend on it... Have had a Nitecore hc30 for a while now, and love it... Best thing I have ever purchased! Got it off fastech...

I am a hunter, I hunt without apology or guilt...

I always have 2. One to wear, and a small spare hand held.

Always carry spare batteries and a second wee torch so you can see to change them.

Check out the battery life per headlamp. I have a LED Lenser H14 and whilst I love the light output, I have learned it can quickly chop a set of batteries on high power.

Yes the appropriate battery is highly relevant too

Originally Posted by SiB

Always carry spare batteries and a second wee torch so you can see to change them.

Check out the battery life per headlamp. I have a LED Lenser H14 and whilst I love the light output, I have learned it can quickly chop a set of batteries on high power.

Yes the appropriate battery is highly relevant too

I use H14. Never let me down. I like that it has a low power setting for reduced battery use. I have also spotlighted on private block and taken deer at 100m with it. Also carry a spare set of AA when I go out. Always carry a backup light source just in case.

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Led lenser the blue one with rechargeable battery pack, can take AAA as well, has a high water proof rating, higher than the h14s etc


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Originally Posted by Smiddy

Led lenser the blue one with rechargeable battery pack, can take AAA as well, has a high water proof rating, higher than the h14s etc


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+1 I also like how you lock them off so you don't accidentally flatten it, & it has a half brightness setting for around camp, like Tahr I carry a small lenser torch as a back up.

Originally Posted by Smiddy

Led lenser the blue one with rechargeable battery pack, can take AAA as well, has a high water proof rating, higher than the h14s etc


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Yes, an excellent light




And don't forget a spare light source

Contacted Amanda at Maxtoch who says their old version of the H01 is out of stock, and the updated version is still undergoing testing - so at this stage she can't give any estimate on when it will be available.

Originally Posted by Rakiura John

Contacted Amanda at Maxtoch who says their old version of the H01 is out of stock, and the updated version is still undergoing testing - so at this stage she can't give any estimate on when it will be available.

Got one here new in the box if your interested

Originally Posted by MSL

Got one here new in the box if your interested

If he's not keen I am

Originally Posted by Smiddy

Led lenser the blue one with rechargeable battery pack, can take AAA as well, has a high water proof rating, higher than the h14s etc


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@Smiddy old post but what model led lenser were you talking about?

Have a look at the Armytek Wizard -
Stunning - extremely water proof

Everything from just a few lumens (days of use) right up to 1200 or more

10 year warranty too

I have 2 of them myself

Nitecore are the best.hc30 or hc50 .