Hi All,
My first post. I've been lurking in the forums for a couple of days now. I've absorbed a lot of information, thanks to all contributed. :twothumbs and looking forward to contribute in the future.
Now obviously, as the title suggests, I need a recommendation for a headlamp from the gurus
I have an energizer 7 led trailfinder headlamp. even though it's still pretty bright for cvloseup work, I would like to get one that would light up the surf and give me more vision when we hike through the rocks while rock fishing.
I did a lot of research and I decided to get a led lenser h7 but later I found out about the 200 lumen ones like PT apex, BD icon 2012 and fenix hp11.
What I liked about the led lenser was that everything was controlled by two switches and it gives you the ability to control spot-flood adjustment however you like.
and...
I need the lamp for the following:
-Close up work involving baiting etc.
- close up work for cooking, setting up tents etc.
- seeing reflective tapes on rod tips and rod holders from ~50 meters.
- walking on the rocks, walking on the surf, some more walking
it can be run with either AAA or AA and I use eneloops.
I also would like to have a red light which is invaluable when there is insects around. this is optional though as the trailfinder has got a red light.
Very importantly, any of the light modes should not create any glare as I wear glasses.
I made a small list of cons of headlamps above for my personal liking and would like to share it to get your ideas on those:
H7 - less bright, reliability issues with cable etc.
H14 - heaviest, lost of options and clickings
Apex - only two levels for each lighting mode, heavier
BD icon, tilt is limited, you have to dim the light every time you turn it on, one button operation would make it a pain
Fenix hp11 - diffuser creates glare (trailfinder also creates glare and this is another reason I want another lamp)
I particularly like apex but worried if it would not be suitable for closeup work and other things I listed above.
I also like BD icon, may be even more as it's got red light but I am not sure about the UI. dimming the light every time you tunr it of would be a pain, or would it?
As you see above, I've got a very messy post for you to decipher :green: my composition was never good anyway
btw, budget is up to $65-70
Thanks for all the responses!
My first post. I've been lurking in the forums for a couple of days now. I've absorbed a lot of information, thanks to all contributed. :twothumbs and looking forward to contribute in the future.
Now obviously, as the title suggests, I need a recommendation for a headlamp from the gurus
I have an energizer 7 led trailfinder headlamp. even though it's still pretty bright for cvloseup work, I would like to get one that would light up the surf and give me more vision when we hike through the rocks while rock fishing.
I did a lot of research and I decided to get a led lenser h7 but later I found out about the 200 lumen ones like PT apex, BD icon 2012 and fenix hp11.
What I liked about the led lenser was that everything was controlled by two switches and it gives you the ability to control spot-flood adjustment however you like.
and...
I need the lamp for the following:
-Close up work involving baiting etc.
- close up work for cooking, setting up tents etc.
- seeing reflective tapes on rod tips and rod holders from ~50 meters.
- walking on the rocks, walking on the surf, some more walking
it can be run with either AAA or AA and I use eneloops.
I also would like to have a red light which is invaluable when there is insects around. this is optional though as the trailfinder has got a red light.
Very importantly, any of the light modes should not create any glare as I wear glasses.
I made a small list of cons of headlamps above for my personal liking and would like to share it to get your ideas on those:
H7 - less bright, reliability issues with cable etc.
H14 - heaviest, lost of options and clickings
Apex - only two levels for each lighting mode, heavier
BD icon, tilt is limited, you have to dim the light every time you turn it on, one button operation would make it a pain
Fenix hp11 - diffuser creates glare (trailfinder also creates glare and this is another reason I want another lamp)
I particularly like apex but worried if it would not be suitable for closeup work and other things I listed above.
I also like BD icon, may be even more as it's got red light but I am not sure about the UI. dimming the light every time you tunr it of would be a pain, or would it?
As you see above, I've got a very messy post for you to decipher :green: my composition was never good anyway
btw, budget is up to $65-70
Thanks for all the responses!