What's your head torch??
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I have a silva ninox head lamp.
It's very good and when it broke the silva customer service was brilliant!!
Although I do want the zebra light h51 so would defo recommend that!!
It's very good and when it broke the silva customer service was brilliant!!
Although I do want the zebra light h51 so would defo recommend that!!
I have a Petzyl Zipka and a Tikka. If I were to buy another torch I'd get the Alpkit Gamma, there awesome 
I use a surefire Minimus for hunting and shorter hikes and a Petzl Tikka XP2 Core for longer tours.
I like the light of the surefire and the possibility to dim it the way I need it right now.
A con is the batterys are hard to get at the store around the corner, so I use the Petzl on longer tours because you can buy the AA-batterys everywere.
I like the light of the surefire and the possibility to dim it the way I need it right now.
A con is the batterys are hard to get at the store around the corner, so I use the Petzl on longer tours because you can buy the AA-batterys everywere.
Perrari
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I have a Petzl Tactikka Plus which is great for close up use.
A Petzl Myo XP which has considerably more light ideal for moving about.
I also carry a Petzl E light which is always in my rucksack.
I also have a Petzl signal (red light) which I strap on the back if walking along roads at night.
A Petzl Myo XP which has considerably more light ideal for moving about.
I also carry a Petzl E light which is always in my rucksack.
I also have a Petzl signal (red light) which I strap on the back if walking along roads at night.
Petzl Tactikka XP. White spot and red flood, white lens for white flood carried on the headband
most useful head torch I've found, I use the red a lot
petzl e+lite carried as a spare, more for if batteries run out rather than head torch failure. It's been uber reliable
most useful head torch I've found, I use the red a lot
petzl e+lite carried as a spare, more for if batteries run out rather than head torch failure. It's been uber reliable
The same.
There are warm (pinkish) and cool (bluish) light options. Mine's the cool one, the bluish light used to reflect beautifully, like huge diamonds, in my favourite vixen's eyes.
Just switched from PETZL Tikka XP to Fenix HP11. Took me some time to get used to a separate battery pack but it's a beast.
In a rush of blood a few years ago I bought, from heinnie, the Princeton tec Apex Pro - the one with CR123. I make the distinction as I can only find UK sites selling the version with a large AA battery pack which is not in the same.
http://www.princetontec.com/apex-pro
It is very good with multiple intensity options including blind everyone in the woods setting if you press the wrong button. Has an excellent burn time. I consider it now one of my better impulse extravagances.
Given it's build quality I was surprised when I broke the hinge a few months ago, so contacted them for a spare part only to find out it has a lifetime warranty and they replaced it with a new one! Cannot say fairer than that!
http://www.princetontec.com/apex-pro
It is very good with multiple intensity options including blind everyone in the woods setting if you press the wrong button. Has an excellent burn time. I consider it now one of my better impulse extravagances.
Given it's build quality I was surprised when I broke the hinge a few months ago, so contacted them for a spare part only to find out it has a lifetime warranty and they replaced it with a new one! Cannot say fairer than that!
Alpkit Gamma. Yes it is cheap, and it isn't the brightest or the most versatile headtorch on the market, but then again I don't want to put on a light show or signal to passing ships, I just want to see where I'm going. If it breaks I can easily afford a new one, although Alpkit are well known for their customer service and aftercare too.
cybalite micro, coin cell. The batteries last for about 30 hours . All I need for activities, lots of spare batteries. And a lantern for leisure.
I use a bear gryhlls gerber uses one AA battery. More than enough for my needs
Or petzl eplus as a back up its good but I don't like how wobbly it can be
Or petzl eplus as a back up its good but I don't like how wobbly it can be
Petzl Tikka plus 2,
Not very bright on full, red is very dim barely usable, battery hungry and cant leave batteries in it when not in use.
In short would not buy another an cannot justify a different one until this one goes bump which unfortunately wont be for a long time as they are pretty robust.
Not very bright on full, red is very dim barely usable, battery hungry and cant leave batteries in it when not in use.
In short would not buy another an cannot justify a different one until this one goes bump which unfortunately wont be for a long time as they are pretty robust.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
LedLenser H7 for me.
Throws a lot of light when needed, but can be dimmed for up close work such as reading.
Simon
Throws a lot of light when needed, but can be dimmed for up close work such as reading.
Simon
