+bigdog999 Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) What do you use? I have a Petzl Tikinna Plus with the 4 LEDs, but I'm looking at a Petzl Hybrid Myobelt 5. I'm having a tough time chasing one down though. Edited July 25, 2005 by bigdog999 Quote
+bigdog999 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks briansnat. the local REI didn't have them, and neither did EMS. Do you have any personal dealings with this model. Quote
WH Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 I use the Petzl 4 LED headlamp when I hit the trail at night. Works just great. Quote
+bigdog999 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) WH, my Petzl has the 4 LEDs, but now that I wear glasses I need a bit more light. I think that my glasses are actually tinted for computer/night glare which is bad for night caching. So it's either new subscription or a brighter light. tough to get old. Trying to get ready for the tournament. Edited July 25, 2005 by bigdog999 Quote
flir67 Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 I have one of those energizer one with 2 led and 1 led red. it works but not the best. Quote
+bigdog999 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Posted July 25, 2005 Well I decided to go high-end and ordered a Petzl Duobelt 14 from KarstSports. It's definitely more powerful and has a decent duration. Waterproof even. Overkill perhaps, but should be a good buy. Quote
+briansnat Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks briansnat. the local REI didn't have them, and neither did EMS. Do you have any personal dealings with this model. No, I have the Tikka Plus and the Petzel Micro. Both are very good, so I have no reason to believe that the Myobeld won't be. Quote
+geobc Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 I use a Photon Fusion headlamp. http://www.bc4x4.com/pr/2004/fusion/ It's got six white LEDs (four straight ahead, two for peripheral vision) and one red. I've been really happy with it. GeoBC Quote
+Team Cotati Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) Just saw them at COSTCO, didn't check the price... check 'em out!! Edited July 25, 2005 by Team Cotati Quote
+briansnat Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 Just saw them at COSTCO, didn't check the price... check 'em out!! Saw what? Quote
+One of the Texas Vikings Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Good Gosh !!!! I looked a few of these up... I have bought cars for less money.... Get me to Wally World for a 24.95 special....! Quote
+JohnnyVegas Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 You get what you pay for. I use a princetontec Aurora that has 3 LEDs and also a Princetontec Solo that has a halogen bulb. While LEDs will offer great battery life, there is not an LED made that will offer as much light as a Halaogen bulb. I also carry a pricetontec Tec 40 flash light that uses 4 AA batteries. Quote
+AtoZ Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 (edited) I would recommend a headlamp that uses a regular light bulb over a LED as LED, most with the exception of the Inova light, do not have the power to find reflector if they are very far apart. I know I'll get argument to this point but that is my experiance. We have on local night caceh that uses BIG reflectors that my LED head lamp, a Black Diamond Moonlight 5 LEDS, would not pick up the reflectors but the Petzel head lamp with a .5 watt bulb my son had did fine. So if you want a LED head lamp which I think are GREAT then carry a minimag double AA light for shinging on the distance. cheers Edited July 26, 2005 by AtoZ Quote
+bigdog999 Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 I'm expecting in the mail tomorrow the Petzl duobelt 14. It is a waterproof (IPX 8 rating) duobeam headlamp. It has 14 LEDs as well as a halogen lamp. It uses 4 C batteries in a clip-on belt case. It was pricey, but should provide more than adequate lighting for all conditions. Since I also hunt, I can take good advantage of it. It also will last 11 hr 30 minutes on halogen for 100 meters or 260/260/280 hrs based on 3 led settings. It has a voltage regulator on the LEDs so it maintains a consistent light intensity until almost the end of the batteries life. Strength/time is 10 meters @ 125 hrs, 20 meters @ 24 hrs, and 23 meters @ 10 hrs. Comparing that to the Tikka Plus I now use. 9 meters @ 120 hrs, 13 meters @ 100 hrs, 17 meters @ 80 hrs(brand new batteries). I lose time, but gain a lot more power. Quote
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