carnage
Enlightened
What is the difference between having the batteries in the headlamp itself verses having a battery pack on a strap in back of the head? Is it mobility, comfort, or something else?
Thanks for the replies guys! I was looking at the Fenix HP12 and HL55, on one battery is up front while the other is out back.
They are 145 g and 115 g in weight respectively (without battery). Add 45 g for battery and HP12 seems quite heavy, but as mentioned earlier, it balances the weight better than HL55. Unfortunately I didn't find the weight for my Wizard with the headband to compare it to HL55. It's around 107 g + headband with the battery so I think it's lighter than HL55. Anyway, the over-head strap helps to balance the weight too in both models so you don't feel so much pressure on the forehead.
As battery and LED technology advances, the lines are getting blurred!
Agreed. A year ago I was sure no 1AA flashlight could be efficient enough for my needs. Lately, I've been using mainly my Armytek Tiara A1 (though equipped with 14500) in my tasks while Wizard has been waiting for my need for longer runtime / more lumens.
Personally, though it's a minor point, I've usually found lamps with back-mounted power significantly easier to put on one-handed.A back-mounted battery pack can more easily balance a big lamp and battery unit. It can be a bit harder to put on than an 'all-in-one' unit, and won't let you comfortably lay on your back while laying down under a car/house/duct/cave.
A back-mounted battery pack can more easily balance a big lamp and battery unit. It can be a bit harder to put on than an 'all-in-one' unit, and won't let you comfortably lay on your back while laying down under a car/house/duct/cave.
Personally, though it's a minor point, I've usually found lamps with back-mounted power significantly easier to put on one-handed.