What is your preferred headlamp?

[Mountain State Archer]

PETZL all the way!!!

[MJB]

PETZL

[bowfanatik]

Originally posted by Yellow Dog:
By far Petzl Tikka.

X2

[Pat B.]

Steve, does the Zebra throw a spot or more of a flood type beam ??  

I would prefer a spot, which one of their models should I look at ??

[lablover]

Black Diamond Icon best for my money.

[Rob W.]

Energizer.

[reddogge]

Cheap Energizer for me but I also carry a Fenix PD32 Ultimate in the pocket. I use the headlamp mainly for dressing deer at night.

[stagetek]

Rayovac. High/low beam. Three triple A batteries. Very bright.

[TxAg]

Lots of great suggestions. Thanks.

I have a Petzl Tikka 2 right now. I like that it takes 3 AAA batteries and it's comfy, but I would like something even brighter...i think it is 40 lumens.  After a quick check they have a newer, comparable model that is 80 lumens.

I'll have to check som others out as well

[Steve O]

Originally posted by TxAg:
Lots of great suggestions. Thanks.

I have a Petzl Tikka 2 right now. I like that it takes 3 AAA batteries and it's comfy, but I would like something even brighter...i think it is 40 lumens.  After a quick check they have a newer, comparable model that is 80 lumens.

I'll have to check som others out as well

Jeff--I dislike carrying extra batteries of all kinds. Many of my hunts preclude stops back at the local store so I have been on a quest for years to find stuff that uses AA batteries only. I can carry one spare set for all my stuff. I may even be going to a full size SLR camera because it can use AA batteries!  Also tring to figure out a bear fence as well. No AAA, no CR123, no 18650, no Cs or Ds, no special camera batteries. All my electronics on the AAs and one set of spares, not 4 or 5.

Pat, just stay away from the Zebralight "floody" designation. All the rest have a very nice beam. I guess you would classify it as a spot but it diffused out nicely. I have one of the very first ones and it is definitely it a floody. I keep it around for reading at night in camp and for emergencies. It is bulletproof.

I just got a Fenix HL30 in the mail today. I am hoping that is going to be a big winner. 2 AAs, a small separate red led and a nice white 3 step led that goes up to 200 lumens I believe.

[Pat B.]

I have several of the Fenix HL 10 or 20's, don't remember. At any rate they take a single AA.. Great lights.. Lots of throw and light and comfortable on your noggin..

I also have one of the models that takes 2AA's, it's too much of a flood type beam for me.

In addition I've been using the new model Fenix that looks a lot like a Zebra and it takes a single 123.. Great light, but once again, the beam is too difused for my liking...

[meathead]

I haven't seen anyone mention a terra lux. They make a great head lamp. 500 or so lumen on the high end. I think it was about 50 bucks. Hard to beat.

[Aggie1993]

Fenix pd30. Small but extremely powerful! Best light I've ever owned.

[LB_hntr]

The new single cell h32 zebra light is supposed to be released this month. I can't wait and will order the second its available.
I have 2 zebra lights, 5 Princeton teck models, 2 black diamond models, a small oetzel, and a few others. I'm kind of a headlamp fanatic!
The zebra light is my favorite. Light weight, tough as nails, works flawless and long run time.
The Princeton tech lights are the best "plastic lights" I have ever used... A far second on my list of favorites, but second none the less.
I agree on not getting "floody models" from zebra. The normal is perfect for hunting and blood trailing and navigating. The floody model is more for plumbers and electricians.

[wingnut]

I have three all Princeton Tec.  One is a small unit for around camp and pee runs at night.  The others are for the pack and emergency use.  The main unit is a Cabela's alaskan guide XW model.  And a smaller backup unit.  All run on the same batteries.

Mike

[frankwright]

I really like this one from Cabela's, made by Princeton Tech.
I have been using it for years. The green light is bright enough to walk in by and do everything you need to do and I have seen it not spook deer.
The white spotlight works well for tracking or when you need a bright light.

Alaskan Guide XG White/Green Headlamp by Princeton Tec®

Weatherproof housing handles adverse conditions
Maxbright LED produces 70 lumens of illumination
Three 5mm green LEDs produce 15 lumens
Adjustable headband for optimal comfort
Adjust the headband and illuminate the trail with 70 lumens. Cabela's Alaskan Guide XG White/Green Headlamp by Princeton Tec is weatherproof so you can keep going when the weather turns nasty. Fully adjustable headband for optimal comfort. Features a regulated Maxbright LED and three 5mm green LEDs. Operates on three AA batteries (included). Made in USA.
Output: 70 lumens for 90 hours (Maxbright LED); 15 lumens for 200 hours (5mm Green LEDs).
Wt: 8 oz.

[Missing Impossible]

I mostly have Princeton Tec and am happy with them.  Just wanted to let others know that they have a lifetime warranty and do honor it.  I've sent three back, two I broke and one just stopped working.  I have always received a new replacement from them.  Bear in mind that I own about eight of them.    

Not a fan of the headlamps with attached corded battery holders, kind of a pain.

[kenn1320]

I really like the green light, makes tacks glow from a long distance. I use the trident buckmaster. It has (3) green and a single white(never use the white). I don't like the on/off button as it gets bumped and I find the light on in my pack sometimes. Takes (3)aaa which is fine with me.

[Hoyt]

Can't think of the name of the one I use most..just ordered another one the other day $1.99 shipped.

[LookMomNoSights]

Petzl.....going into the 8th season now with that one in particular that stays with my hunting gear,  still perfect!!!  I believe its the Tactika. Worth its weight in gold!