Headlamp.

PartyBullshiit

PartyBullshiit

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Any of you who tour have a recommendation for a headlamp they’ve had good results with? Good mix of longevity to brightness.
 
Ive always had luck with black diamonds lineup. They tend to be good for the price. I have the spot 400 and the storm 500(and a couple of iterations of their 400/500 lumen versions) and it has always been plenty for my backpacking/hiking/climbing needs. I constantly lose them then find them years later and they always work, with maybe a switch of batteries. For 50 bucks they're a great deal.

Ive personally found that 400-500 is my preferred brightness. Its plenty bright imo

I've had buddies that swear by Petzls as well and they've been great when I borrow them. But I cant speak outside of that really.

what's the use? if they are just for camping and stuff, I would recommend one along those lines, without a battery pack strap or anything. If youre going hardcore you might want something with a pack and better battery life. But ill stick with just leaving a couple extra batteries in my bags for what i do
 
14607801:profa_212 said:
Ive always had luck with black diamonds lineup. They tend to be good for the price. I have the spot 400 and the storm 500(and a couple of iterations of their 400/500 lumen versions) and it has always been plenty for my backpacking/hiking/climbing needs. I constantly lose them then find them years later and they always work, with maybe a switch of batteries. For 50 bucks they're a great deal.

Ive personally found that 400-500 is my preferred brightness. Its plenty bright imo

I've had buddies that swear by Petzls as well and they've been great when I borrow them. But I cant speak outside of that really.

what's the use? if they are just for camping and stuff, I would recommend one along those lines, without a battery pack strap or anything. If youre going hardcore you might want something with a pack and better battery life. But ill stick with just leaving a couple extra batteries in my bags for what i do
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Immediate use is for toad spotting. My dogs an asshole. So I walk him in the late evening/night and down here in south Florida we have a fuck load of them.

I have a bunch of really good handheld lights but just sick of having to use that in one hand while walking with the leash in the other hand. Usually trying to carry a brew for the walk too.

So run out of grabbers fast. And forget when I have to pick up the shit. All hell breaks loose. but I legit had to navigate like 15-20 Toads last night within like 10 feet. Some can be toxic and invasive and some are not toxic and are native.

so wanted to have a good headlamp instead of using the handheld. I started building up my touring setup for next season so figured I’d use this lamp for touring as well.
 
14607804:PartyBullshiit said:
Immediate use is for toad spotting. My dogs an asshole. So I walk him in the late evening/night and down here in south Florida we have a fuck load of them.

I have a bunch of really good handheld lights but just sick of having to use that in one hand while walking with the leash in the other hand. Usually trying to carry a brew for the walk too.

So run out of grabbers fast. And forget when I have to pick up the shit. All hell breaks loose. but I legit had to navigate like 15-20 Toads last night within like 10 feet. Some can be toxic and invasive and some are not toxic and are native.

so wanted to have a good headlamp instead of using the handheld. I started building up my touring setup for next season so figured I’d use this lamp for touring as well.
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I would definitely say that the spot 400 from BD would be plenty for that. 50 bucks and it should serve you for years. They're super nice for a lot more day to day shit than you would think as well.
 
agree w black diamond. the rechargeable ones are pretty nice, big fan of the red light option too. if you can qualify their pro account knocks things down by like 40%
 
14607804:PartyBullshiit said:
Immediate use is for toad spotting. My dogs an asshole. So I walk him in the late evening/night and down here in south Florida we have a fuck load of them.

I have a bunch of really good handheld lights but just sick of having to use that in one hand while walking with the leash in the other hand. Usually trying to carry a brew for the walk too.

So run out of grabbers fast. And forget when I have to pick up the shit. All hell breaks loose. but I legit had to navigate like 15-20 Toads last night within like 10 feet. Some can be toxic and invasive and some are not toxic and are native.

so wanted to have a good headlamp instead of using the handheld. I started building up my touring setup for next season so figured I’d use this lamp for touring as well.
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This absolutely 11/10 the most Florida shit I seen on NS ever ?
 
I do a lot of night time touring and skiing, I use a basic BD Storm headlamp on the way up, and use a Niterider Lumina 2500 on the way down. Niterider is a bike light brand. I have a GoPro mount on my helmet and Niterider adapter, it allows for angle adjustment and easy removal/install. 2500 lumens at night is way more than plenty to ski, it's so nice!
 
I have a BD headlamp and the clip to keep the back on broke the first time i changed the batteries. I don't remember the model, but the reviews warned me about the clip breaking and i ignored it

So if the reviews warn about the clip breaking, believe it
 
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