How many headlamps do you own and what are they?
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nzbazza
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I've had about 40 over the years since the first, a Petzl Zoom followed by my first LED h/l a BD moonlight. Since then all the others have passed through having been modded, broken, given away, sold etc.
Currently I have:
ZL H51w - goto h/l for just about everything, especially for night hiking
ZL H50 - used more as an area light when camping
PT Eos rebel 50 - loaner/spare h/l, was favourite until replaced by H51w
and that's about it...
Currently I have:
ZL H51w - goto h/l for just about everything, especially for night hiking
ZL H50 - used more as an area light when camping
PT Eos rebel 50 - loaner/spare h/l, was favourite until replaced by H51w
and that's about it...
vtunderground
Enlightened
Princeton Tec Corona
Princeton Tec EOSR (modded w/XP-G)
Princeton Tec EOS (modded w/SSC P4 + conical reflector)
Princeton Tec EOS (for parts)
Princeton Tec Apex (broken, too modded to warranty)
Princeton Tec Solo (modded w/SSC P4)
Princeton Tec Yukon ("mule" mod w/XP-G)
Petzl Duo
Petzl Zoom Zora (head replaced with homemade 2xSSC P4 head)
Petzl Zoom
Princeton Tec EOSR (modded w/XP-G)
Princeton Tec EOS (modded w/SSC P4 + conical reflector)
Princeton Tec EOS (for parts)
Princeton Tec Apex (broken, too modded to warranty)
Princeton Tec Solo (modded w/SSC P4)
Princeton Tec Yukon ("mule" mod w/XP-G)
Petzl Duo
Petzl Zoom Zora (head replaced with homemade 2xSSC P4 head)
Petzl Zoom
gcbryan
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'm just curious, why specifically will you be replacing the EOS given the other headlamps that you already have...what does the EOS do for you that they don't?
I have the EOS and Storm but I'm interested in your thinking.
Richub
Enlightened
Just one: Fenix HL20.
I don't need a headlamp that often, and I got this one at a nice discount.
Still thinking to get a floody headlamp though...
I don't need a headlamp that often, and I got this one at a nice discount.
Still thinking to get a floody headlamp though...
eebowler
Flashlight Enthusiast
1) PT Apex moded with Seoul U2SWOH ( I think) +reflector and electrically moded to allow the power from the 5mm LEDs (removed) to go to the main LED instead. (Long runtime, bright)
2) Fenix HL20 moded with neutral XPG (perfect colour, light, good brightness)
3) Home made headlamp with Seoul U2SWOH driven by a 5mode 1000mA driver and powered by an external LiPo battery. (Very long runtime, Bright.)
2) Fenix HL20 moded with neutral XPG (perfect colour, light, good brightness)
3) Home made headlamp with Seoul U2SWOH driven by a 5mode 1000mA driver and powered by an external LiPo battery. (Very long runtime, Bright.)
Mark620
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[sarcasm]
Why would anyone want to own a head light?
[/sarcasm]
I have no idea how many I own but:
(just the ones in reach...)
Very Large pic:
Besides the few lights in the picture:
in the van: 4 (coleman, energizer, etc)
in the truck: 3 - one is a led lenser with focus
In my cave equipment :
Modified Sten (reflectors and leds),
a couple of back-up lights...one is a sten
Kids(2) each have 2 or 3
Plus I have some home built :
one is a 10 watt helmet light for 4-wheeling at night
(it is brighter than the 4 wheelers head lights:rock
Why would anyone want to own a head light?
[/sarcasm]
I have no idea how many I own but:
(just the ones in reach...)
Very Large pic:
Besides the few lights in the picture:
in the van: 4 (coleman, energizer, etc)
in the truck: 3 - one is a led lenser with focus
In my cave equipment :
Modified Sten (reflectors and leds),
a couple of back-up lights...one is a sten
Kids(2) each have 2 or 3
Plus I have some home built :
one is a 10 watt helmet light for 4-wheeling at night
(it is brighter than the 4 wheelers head lights:rock
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Ian2381
Enlightened
[sarcasm]
Why would anyone want to own a head light?
[/sarcasm]
I have no idea how many I own but:
(just the ones in reach...)
Very Large pic:
Besides the few lights in the picture:
in the van: 4 (coleman, energizer, etc)
in the truck: 3 - one is a led lenser with focus
In my cave equipment :
Modified Sten (reflectors and leds),
a couple of back-up lights...one is a sten
Kids(2) each have 2 or 3
Plus I have some home built :
one is a 10 watt helmet light for 4-wheeling at night
(it is brighter than the 4 wheelers head lights:rock
Wow, you really don't want a headlamp.
Among all, what do you like the most?
shao.fu.tzer
Flashlight Enthusiast
I actually only own four dedicated headlamps:
1. Surefire Saint Minimus - my favorite
2. Remington
1. Surefire Saint Minimus - my favorite
2. Remington
RMHL4AA-B - that I'm going to try to mod with an XM-L, carlco 20mm optic and 1A 3 mode driver.
3. A DX 12 LED special bought whle they were FifthUnit probably... still works... I let the kids use it when they play in the backyard at night.
4. A Ross Dress for Less $5 "Gifts for Dad" bin headlamp that my daughter picked up for me for Christmas last year so I use it to make her happy.
3. A DX 12 LED special bought whle they were FifthUnit probably... still works... I let the kids use it when they play in the backyard at night.
4. A Ross Dress for Less $5 "Gifts for Dad" bin headlamp that my daughter picked up for me for Christmas last year so I use it to make her happy.
goose2283
Newly Enlightened
Spark ST6-460NW
Zebralight H60w
PT EOS Upgraded (my first good headlamp; lost it on a roadtrip)
Countless 3aaa cheapies, none of which I have used since getting the EOS.
Zebralight H60w
PT EOS Upgraded (my first good headlamp; lost it on a roadtrip)
Countless 3aaa cheapies, none of which I have used since getting the EOS.
Mark620
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The one I have with me when I need it...I do not
have a favorite except for caving...then its the sten
For close-up work - wide
for hiking - spot
for camp w/o campfire - red or amber (red zebra and modified EOS w/amber cree led)
for camp w/camp fire - intermittent use - as needed
iron potato
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Just four for me
4xAA 50 white LEDs (in drawer)
3xAAA Cree headlamp (in drawer)
two UltraFire UF, one is 1x 16340 (use less cuz low run time), another is with 18650 (use more often)
The 18650's UltraFire serve me okay, no more headlight for me I guess
4xAA 50 white LEDs (in drawer)
3xAAA Cree headlamp (in drawer)
two UltraFire UF, one is 1x 16340 (use less cuz low run time), another is with 18650 (use more often)
The 18650's UltraFire serve me okay, no more headlight for me I guess
NonSenCe
Flashlight Enthusiast
4 headlamps.
itp h01
alpkit gamma
led lenser h7
dx fake of the same led lenser h7.
no.. the zebralights count too dont they?
h501
h51highcri
(i use these with clip mostly so i keep forgetting they are sold as headlamps)
but thats 4+2 = 6 headlamps (plus few old or real cheap blue tinted led headlamps in tool boxes or hanging from a nail in garage)
and i do have few elastic bands that can use a small flashlight as headlamp. (my 47s miniAA is dedicated to that use.. so its kinda a headlamp too.. not sure if it should be counted too?)
ok.. i dont know how many headlamps i have at this moment.. sorry! hahaha. anyways.. there are more than 6 and under 15. (flashaholic in me dont know or dont want to know how many there really are.)
itp h01
alpkit gamma
led lenser h7
dx fake of the same led lenser h7.
no.. the zebralights count too dont they?
h501
h51highcri
(i use these with clip mostly so i keep forgetting they are sold as headlamps)
but thats 4+2 = 6 headlamps (plus few old or real cheap blue tinted led headlamps in tool boxes or hanging from a nail in garage)
and i do have few elastic bands that can use a small flashlight as headlamp. (my 47s miniAA is dedicated to that use.. so its kinda a headlamp too.. not sure if it should be counted too?)
ok.. i dont know how many headlamps i have at this moment.. sorry! hahaha. anyways.. there are more than 6 and under 15. (flashaholic in me dont know or dont want to know how many there really are.)
AMD64Blondie
Flashlight Enthusiast
3 headlights for me. Black Diamond Storm,UK Vizion and Princeton Tec EOS.(in order from newest to oldest.)
I used to have a Petzel Tikka..but I gave it to my mom,and now I don't know where it ran off to.
I used to have a Petzel Tikka..but I gave it to my mom,and now I don't know where it ran off to.
injal
Newly Enlightened
whoa - I've lost a lot and lost count a lot....
Keep in mind these are the lights that I "share" with my wife and daughter
BD Spot
BD Gizmo
Petzl Zipka
Petzl Tikka
Petzl DUO
Petzl MYO
PT Apex Pro
PT EOS
There are more, in various states of repair and assembly, scattered around.
Keep in mind these are the lights that I "share" with my wife and daughter
BD Spot
BD Gizmo
Petzl Zipka
Petzl Tikka
Petzl DUO
Petzl MYO
PT Apex Pro
PT EOS
There are more, in various states of repair and assembly, scattered around.
Costco Headlamp
Generic Headlamp from Meritline
Zebralight HC51c
The Costco headlamp is quite good. The generic Chinese headlamp from Meritline is pathetic. The Zebralight HC51c is excellent, and I added a diffuser so I can have both focused light and wide throw. I don't feel the need to get any other headlamp now that I have the HC51c.
Generic Headlamp from Meritline
Zebralight HC51c
The Costco headlamp is quite good. The generic Chinese headlamp from Meritline is pathetic. The Zebralight HC51c is excellent, and I added a diffuser so I can have both focused light and wide throw. I don't feel the need to get any other headlamp now that I have the HC51c.
garbman
Newly Enlightened
In order of appearance.
Petzl Zipka the old one.
Fenix HP10
Spark ST5-190NW
Spark ST6-460NW
Also have a Lupine Wilma 900lms but i don't use it as a headlamp. It's too throwy for my taste.
Looking forward to the new Sparks which are not yet available and maybe a Zebralight.
Petzl Zipka the old one.
Fenix HP10
Spark ST5-190NW
Spark ST6-460NW
Also have a Lupine Wilma 900lms but i don't use it as a headlamp. It's too throwy for my taste.
Looking forward to the new Sparks which are not yet available and maybe a Zebralight.
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