Thread: Which headlamp to buy???

Originally Posted by Shearer

Do you mean the best or just the most expensive? I have several "cheap" torches and headlamps and none have ever let me down.

Its not about best value, cheapest or most expensive torch etc - IMO its about buying what you're comfortable with, be it a cheapy from Aliexpress or a big brand such as Fenix, Olight, Nitecore, Maxtoch whatever
The big difference between the cheapies and the big brands is the much tighter tolerances, quality materials (usually aluminium), safety features/functions and of course the warranty.

As long as you're happy with what you have purchased

Is there much difference in the 18650 battery quality?insee you are out terryf,looking to grab a couple but don’t want to get shitters,

Panasonic 3400 or 3500mAh batteries are the top of the range. I wouldn't buy anything else for high output torches. And always get them with the overload ( protected) circuit to stop those nasty charging fires which burn up all ya shit.

Originally Posted by The bomb

Is there much difference in the 18650 battery quality?insee you are out terryf,looking to grab a couple but don’t want to get shitters,

Originally Posted by The bomb

Is there much difference in the 18650 battery quality?insee you are out terryf,looking to grab a couple but don’t want to get shitters,

Out of what, batteries?
There are plenty in stock

Originally Posted by terryf

Out of what, batteries?
There are plenty in stock

Will wait till you have the lights in stock and grab all at once to save on freight.

Originally Posted by terryf

Its not about best value, cheapest or most expensive torch etc - IMO its about buying what you're comfortable with, be it a cheapy from Aliexpress or a big brand such as Fenix, Olight, Nitecore, Maxtoch whatever
The big difference between the cheapies and the big brands is the much tighter tolerances, quality materials (usually aluminium), safety features/functions and of course the warranty.

As long as you're happy with what you have purchased

I guess I am a bit cynical when it comes to some of the "big brands". I have worked in sports wholesale and retail and seen brand name products which were EXACTLY the same product as a so called cheaper brand. The ONLY difference being the name on the product and the price. You are right, it is all about what works for you and what you are happy with.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I guess I am a bit cynical when it comes to some of the "big brands". I have worked in sports wholesale and retail and seen brand name products which were EXACTLY the same product as a so called cheaper brand. The ONLY difference being the name on the product and the price. You are right, it is all about what works for you and what you are happy with.

Would you care to divulge which brands these were?

Originally Posted by McNotty

Would you care to divulge which brands these were?

They were knives so not really relevant to this thread.