Headlamp help?

A headlamp with similar specs and price of the Fuel but water resistant would be nice!

Joseph

I like my Petzl Tikka:

http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/tikka-zipka-series/tikka-plus

It goes with me on winter dayhikes where I might get caught out after dark but it's a bit heavy for backpacking. For backpacking I use a BD Ion which is about 1/3 the weight of the Tikka. It's not as bright as the Tikka and isn't waterproof but it's served me well for several years now.

G

I have the Petzl Tikka2 and it offers great light while hiking in the darkest of areas. Its got a few intensity settings so if you dont need ultrabright you can tone it down a little for around camp or hiking on easy trails.

I have even taken it while running at dusk to help with avoiding roots/rocks on the trails. I cant speak to its battery life yet because I have only had it for about a month.

alot of light for the cost.

I have a Zebralight H50-Q5. It’s good.

i have the pt fuel i love it bright enough to hike with light enough to carry anywhere and burn time is great
i got mine on the ebay for $16 and change

note on the fuel there are two models of this lamp out there
the early model only has 3 led s in it thats the older model

the newest version has 4 led s in it its a great light
make sure tocheckthis if youdecide tobuy this lamp

divr6347

Hi Joseph,

I don't know of a light that meets all of your specs, but want to note that a single superbright focused LED like your Eos has a very different beam than any multi-5mm LED array light like the Fuel. The Fuel would be better in camp, the Eos better on the go. This is one reason I prefer adaptable lights like the Tikka XP series.

FWIW the PT Quad is waterproof like the Eos, if that's an important consideration, and has a multi-LED array like the Fuel.

Cheers,

Rick

Take a look at teh Zebralight H501. It is regulated, waterproof, and It takes one AA battery. It weighs 2.22 oz with battery and headband. For another 0.7 oz, you can add a Nitecore EZ AA which is the lightest regulated flashlight that takes AA batteries. In this way, you only need to carry a single AA battery that you can share between your two lights. This gives you a versatile and powerful lighting system for under 3 oz. The flood light of the Zebralight H501 headlamp is better for camp chores, while the throw of the Nitecore EZ AA flashlight is much better for night hiking. Zebralight also offers the H501R, which is the same as the H501, except it has a RED beam to preserve night vision. I have an H501 and I love it.

-Sid

Joseph,

I'd steer clear of a TIKKA due to the fact that they can't accept lithium batteries (they'll burn up) unless they've greatly changed the design.

Go with the W/P Zebra or the nearly as heavy PT Quad, which is waterproof. The Quad is regulated so on med. & low settings it will give a constant light level even as the battery goes down.

The Tikka XP2 can be used with lithium batteries and is an excellent headlamp,the best in the Tikka series yet.

+1 for Tikka 2 Plus, bright enough, light, and comfortable…. inexpensive too.

Is the Tikka current regulated?

-Sid

Love the discussion of these headlamps.

Looking to purchase one myself, and I keep returning to the Surefire Minimus. It seems horribly overpriced, but its light throw is magnificent.

Along with price, it does seem that it will not shine lower than 2 lumens, which seems odd.

I know nothing – it's cool profile makes me want. Thanks to all of you for being tech savvy, and thrift-minded.

PRODUCT LINK:http://www.surefire.com/SaintMinimusHS2-A-BK

>I'd steer clear of a TIKKA due to the fact that they can't accept lithium batteries (they'll burn up) unless they've greatly changed the design.

I believe they have as the Tikka Plus 2, Tikka 2, and the Tikka XP2 are listed by Petzl as supporting lithium batteries. The key is the 2.

I like the Plus 2, which is brighter and has a battery indicator. I'm not convinced about the utility of the red LED but it has that too.

Not regulated, but as noted now approved for Li cells.

–Rick

"Is the Tikka current regulated?"

What's wrong with the Black Diamond Spot? It's bright, 3oz. and I don't think it's junk. If you are concerned about its quality, buy it from REI.

I like the fact that the Tikka XP 2 has a spot and flood beam setting. The 60 lumens for 80 hours is absolutely awesome but the price is a little high. ($55)

What do you guys think about the Princeton Tec Remix. It isn't quite as brite as the Tikka but it does have the spot/flood beam and is less expensive. ($40)

I am still thinking about the Fuel.

Joseph

"Not regulated, but as noted now approved for Li cells." -Rick

Ah, so the Zebralight remains the lightest regulated headlamp on the market.

With the exception of the Photon Microlight, I just can't stand a light that is not regulated.

-Sid

Ah, so the Zebralight remains the lightest regulated headlamp on the market.

I couldn't even remember that it was regulated but now that you said it, the beam was very constant when I used it one week ago.

One thing I'd like to say is that I like the flood of the Zebra better than beam lights like the Fenix L0D.

"I like the fact that the Tikka XP 2 has a spot and flood beam setting. The 60 lumens for 80 hours is absolutely awesome but the price is a little high."

You don't get 60 lumens for 80 hours. You get 60 lumens at the start with fresh batteries and then the light output slowly and continuously diminishes. After 80 hours it will be so dim as to be unusable.

I currently have a PT EOS R and Tikka 2 and I strongly prefer the Tikka2. It is light, simple cheap and gives a better field of vision for night hiking/running while providing a bouce free fit. While the EOS R is def brighter, I prefer a wide spread beam over a spotlight. The Tikka2 also accepts Lithiums now which will be great in the winter. For the past 2 months I have used the Tikka2 3x per week for hour long trail runs and the batteries are still going strong.