I'm looking for a headlamp primarily for trail running.
I had been using my Eagletac D25A in a NiteIze headstrap, but due to the basic design, it is not angle adjustable. The fact that it rides on the side of the head also allowed too much of the beam to reflect into my eye/off my eyelashes. The NiteIze strap is great for basic illumination, but it's just not going to work out for my needs.
I've been looking at the Zebralight offerings, specifically the H502c-High-CRI-Neutral-White-AA-Flood-Headlamp (AA Phillips LUXEON Rebel neutral white high CRI), due to the low weight and tint/high CRI aspect. I worry that it might not be enough throw for my needs, though.
The runtimes are not as great as an 18650 offering, but fortunately/unfortunately I am not a strong enough runner at this time to be out for more than two hours (particularly at night), so that does not concern me.
I could bump up to an 18650 offering, but that would require the additional purchase of batteries and charger, along with added weight. Though the weight is minimal on paper, this is primarily going to be used for running, so any weight will be amplified due to the natural motion of running itself.
If I go with an 18650 offering, I've been looking at the zebralight H600Fw-Mk-II-Floody-18650-XM-L2-Headlamp-Neutral-White (18650 XM-L2 floody) or the zebralight. H600w-Mk-II-18650-XM-L2-Headlamp-Neutral-White (18650 XM-L2 spot/flood).
I have not owned a Zebralight product in the past, but I quite like the design of their headband which seems to be very simple and allow for angle adjustment on the fly.
I have not yet looked at other manufacturers, but I would love to hear your recommendations (particularly from hikers or runners), particularly AA, CR123, and possibly 18650 options.
I'd love a high CRI offering, with neutral, or warm tint (~3500-4500 CCT). I prefer a pretty floody light, but a bit of spot in the middle would be ideal for this application.
Budget is ~$100.
Apologies for the long post. Thanks in advance for your recommendations and thoughts!
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I had been using my Eagletac D25A in a NiteIze headstrap, but due to the basic design, it is not angle adjustable. The fact that it rides on the side of the head also allowed too much of the beam to reflect into my eye/off my eyelashes. The NiteIze strap is great for basic illumination, but it's just not going to work out for my needs.
I've been looking at the Zebralight offerings, specifically the H502c-High-CRI-Neutral-White-AA-Flood-Headlamp (AA Phillips LUXEON Rebel neutral white high CRI), due to the low weight and tint/high CRI aspect. I worry that it might not be enough throw for my needs, though.
The runtimes are not as great as an 18650 offering, but fortunately/unfortunately I am not a strong enough runner at this time to be out for more than two hours (particularly at night), so that does not concern me.
I could bump up to an 18650 offering, but that would require the additional purchase of batteries and charger, along with added weight. Though the weight is minimal on paper, this is primarily going to be used for running, so any weight will be amplified due to the natural motion of running itself.
If I go with an 18650 offering, I've been looking at the zebralight H600Fw-Mk-II-Floody-18650-XM-L2-Headlamp-Neutral-White (18650 XM-L2 floody) or the zebralight. H600w-Mk-II-18650-XM-L2-Headlamp-Neutral-White (18650 XM-L2 spot/flood).
I have not owned a Zebralight product in the past, but I quite like the design of their headband which seems to be very simple and allow for angle adjustment on the fly.
I have not yet looked at other manufacturers, but I would love to hear your recommendations (particularly from hikers or runners), particularly AA, CR123, and possibly 18650 options.
I'd love a high CRI offering, with neutral, or warm tint (~3500-4500 CCT). I prefer a pretty floody light, but a bit of spot in the middle would be ideal for this application.
Budget is ~$100.
Apologies for the long post. Thanks in advance for your recommendations and thoughts!
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