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Wandering around in the dark? Have a spider-eyes, but that's taking the piss a bit - any recommends for something well built or should I just get something in the top half of Petzl's range?
I have a Petzl Zipka which is nice - wear it to run and do odd jobs where the extra light is useful. Not a blinder, but very useful and small as there is no strap.
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Had one of these ebay copies for the last two years for dog walking duties and it's been faultless.
Have even taking in running and no problems. Beam is a bit tight.
I've got an Alpkit headtorch.
Does the job at over half the price of a Petzl.
I have quite a few headtorches. I wanted an upgrade so got a Black Diamon ReVolt 130 recently. I've been really pleased with it
- powerful enough for most uses
- infinitely variable brightness
- spot and flood LEDs
- red LEDs
- runs on AAAs
- built in micro USB slot for charging in situ
- battery indicator
- lock out
Alpkit Muon is nice. Pretty small and lightweight, bright enough for walking etc. Uses a single AA battery, I think that's more convenient than having to find 3 AAAs.
Most of our running group use the Alpkit Arc. AA batteries and a strap over the head makes it good for running. Comes with a spare battery holder that clicks in and out easily.
Discounted to 24 pounds at the moment as well.
I just this minute bought a Lifesystems Intensity 220 from Blacks
They run on AA's which I like (as does the ARC) but have 220 Lumen and a red light on the batterycase so excellent as an emergency back up when cycling or for running. Was going to get the ARC but took a punt on this at the last minute as it looked better! Shallow I know. £25 in Blacks but with a voucher code easily found on line its only £20
Could be rubbish though......
Alpkit.
Alpkit gamma
Damn this thread, just bought four Alpkit head torches!
Tsk! Tsk! STW. How can we get this far into a thread on head torches with no mention of a Scurion?
Available in the U.K. from Starless River.
https://starlessriver.com/shop/scurion
Handy thread as I'm on the lookout for a new torch for running. Don't rate my current Petzl and defo don't fancy spending silly money on a better one. Have started modding my Moon light to fit the strap.
I use a Petzl Pixa 3 at work every day, several beam settings, it's good and safe for explosive atmosheres. 😉
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My Light & Motion Solite is better for walking the dog on the Quantocks at night though.
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Petzl Nao for me. Only had it 6 months, but seems a great bit of kit.
All those Alpkits have gopping straps...
I wanted an upgrade so got a Black Diamon ReVolt 130 recently. I've been really pleased with it
+1
Edit: Oops, I haven't got the same model, I've got the non-recharging version which is a lot cheaper (30e) but still 130lm, variable, little red LEDs and well made.
Silva Trailrunner 2 here. Can't fault it.