I need a headlamp for doing heavy work around the house (car, attic, basement, yard), and I'm not sure what to get. It needs to have long battery life, low modes, and have some impact resistance (it won't break if dropped). I think a floody beam would be better for my needs, but I'm not sure.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Anywhere
2) Budget:
Less than $50
3) Format:
I want a Headlamp
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
I'm open to all, but the smaller/lighter the better.
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
-I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
-I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (for example a “host” or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a “drop-in” emitter from another source). Under the right circumstances, this path can provide more options to the consumer to meet specific needs, and can often be easily upgradeable as technology improves.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
I intend to use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) (disclaimer, while it does not preclude all choices, these are not recommended for many of today’s most powerful lights)
I intend to use rechargeable nickel chemistry (NiCad, NiMH, NiZn)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want to navigate a dark room or read a map (0-10 lumens).
I want to walk around an unlit rural area (50-150 lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
3 hours + (I critically need this light to run on max for extended periods in between battery changes/charges).
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
I don’t care.
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
Needs to have a floody beam.
Needs to be impact resistant.
I would be willing to be flexible if nothing meets all these criteria. thanks
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Anywhere
2) Budget:
Less than $50
3) Format:
I want a Headlamp
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
I'm open to all, but the smaller/lighter the better.
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
-I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
-I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (for example a “host” or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a “drop-in” emitter from another source). Under the right circumstances, this path can provide more options to the consumer to meet specific needs, and can often be easily upgradeable as technology improves.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
I intend to use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) (disclaimer, while it does not preclude all choices, these are not recommended for many of today’s most powerful lights)
I intend to use rechargeable nickel chemistry (NiCad, NiMH, NiZn)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want to navigate a dark room or read a map (0-10 lumens).
I want to walk around an unlit rural area (50-150 lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
3 hours + (I critically need this light to run on max for extended periods in between battery changes/charges).
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
I don’t care.
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
Needs to have a floody beam.
Needs to be impact resistant.
I would be willing to be flexible if nothing meets all these criteria. thanks
