Best bang for the buck Headlamp?

[fstuff]

At Dealextreme?

I just started working in construction, and need a headlamp for my hard hat.

Suggestions on Bang for the Buck?

 

[ryan162]

if its for work your gonna need run time so id vote for a ultrafire H3 (18650). too many of the cheap head lamps run on three AAA's.

its all flood like a zebra though so you might not like it. i just went looking for cheap headlamps with long run time and thats the only one i could find that looked like it could take a few bumps/drops

 

[Hondo]

The Streamlight Argo HP can be had for a little over $30, and is "professional grade". It includes a rubber strap for helmet attachment. I got mine at the local fire/police supply store, but they are available online too. It comes with two Duracell Ultra CR123's, but I only run mine from a single 17670 Li-Ion, with almost no detectable drop in brightness. Low-Hi-off operation from the top mount, light-touch button. Figure about 20 hours on low, which is none too dim, and about six+ hours on high. It's beam is a fairly classic hotspot, with excellent throw, surrounded by a wide spill. They now use a Cree XRE LED, where the older ones used a side emitter Luxeon.

It is a lot lower cost than the "premium" lights, but a lot better quality than the cheapest ones out there. Good luck.

 

[mossyoak]

$35 PT eos rebel, nice warm tint, and a perfect blend between flood and throw for a headlamp, and made in the USA. with a really good warranty.

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

I'd say the Princeton Tec EOS and Quad headlights. The industrial versions will give you a spare rubber headband strap that will fit around a hardhat better. The Fenix HL20 is also a good headlight for the money.

 

[Lightcrazycanuck]

$35 PT eos rebel, nice warm tint, and a perfect blend between flood and throw for a headlamp, and made in the USA. with a really good warranty.

+1:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


lovecpf

 

[Woods Walker]

$35 PT eos rebel, nice warm tint, and a perfect blend between flood and throw for a headlamp, and made in the USA. with a really good warranty.

+1 :twothumbs

 

[Linger]

Energizer Hardcase headlamp, 3x AA cells, so gobs more run-time then the little aaa lights. Good balance, decent throw and diffuser slides out when its needed. $30 I paid (Canadian). Rated to survive 15ft drops onto concrete, waterproof.
Durable as heck, nice gasket seal in the battery case with a very positive latch. Easy buttons for gloved hands, one side for white, one side for colour.
*includes inner grip surface along the band do it mates with a helmet / hard hat

 

[Jackscrj]

2 pack of brinkman led head lamps at home depot approx 11lumens and 1 red led
$9.99
Okay for most task under 20 ft

 

[diamondback]

Can someone tell me where I can order the princeton for $35

 

[vtunderground]

Can someone tell me where I can order the princeton for $35

http://www.brightguy.com/products/Princeton_Tec_EOS_LED_Headlamp_EOSR.php

 

[Super Tico]

I'd say the Princeton Tec EOS and Quad headlights. The industrial versions will give you a spare rubber headband strap that will fit around a hardhat better. The Fenix HL20 is also a good headlight for the money.

Ditto.............:thumbsup:

 

[coors]

Can someone tell me where I can order the princeton for $35

Orange, $31.45, FREE Shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/PRINCETON-TEC-E...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20aee0d55f

 

[Conte]

Hah, if you live in Toronto Ontario, and are modder enough to make your own battery pack, you can get MSA mining headlamps from Active Surplus on Queen West for $4 a piece.