MrRalph
Newly Enlightened
Hi all, just came back from 3 weeks of camping and I realized I needed a new headlamp. My trusty PrincetonTec Yukon HL didn't work too well this year and broke 1 led. I always had troubles with the switch, so time for a new one.
What's very importance for me it that I can use it for close reading (without a hotspot present). And basic walking around the campsite with a floody beam (doesn't have to be -very- bright). Furthermore it really needs to be very durable and well constructed. Last but not least, it has to be very well attached to the headband. Either AA's or (1) CR123A's are acceptable.
I looked at the Black Diamond Spot but was not impressed by the plastic enclosure (looked a bit flimsy). I read good things on Zebralights but also that they are not very well attached to the headband (?). So, what's the ideal small(ish), well constructed headlamp that has both a good close reading mode and a floody beam for walking. I do not need a thrower or a light with a clear hot spot as I always have other handhelds for that
Thanks very much,
Ralph
What's very importance for me it that I can use it for close reading (without a hotspot present). And basic walking around the campsite with a floody beam (doesn't have to be -very- bright). Furthermore it really needs to be very durable and well constructed. Last but not least, it has to be very well attached to the headband. Either AA's or (1) CR123A's are acceptable.
I looked at the Black Diamond Spot but was not impressed by the plastic enclosure (looked a bit flimsy). I read good things on Zebralights but also that they are not very well attached to the headband (?). So, what's the ideal small(ish), well constructed headlamp that has both a good close reading mode and a floody beam for walking. I do not need a thrower or a light with a clear hot spot as I always have other handhelds for that
Thanks very much,
Ralph