Best headlamp on Reddit
448 reviews from r/flashlight, r/trailrunning, r/prepping and 23 more subreddits
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#1
Skilhunt
4.5
(64)
"H200 will be an excellent choice"
"I love my Skilhunt H150, if you want something stronger and with red light, H200 will be an excellent choice"
"Skilhunt h300 144art"
"My answer is always the Skilhunt H200."
"I'd look at the Skilhunt H300 with Nichia 144A LED for good color rendering."
"A Skilhunt H200 with Nichia 519A 4500K LEDs for good color rendering ticks all the boxes."
"Skilhunt H200 or H04. Dead simple UI, great regulation, excellent build quality."
"My favorite headlamp with white and red light is the Skilhunt H200."
"Skillhunt makes some amazing headlamps. The H04 series takes 18650’s and so battery life is fairly good."
"Skilhunt h200 519a"
#2
Sofirn
4.4
(53)
"My easiest recommendation would be Sofirn HS21. It's a true bargain with both flood and throw channels and also red light."
"Definitely the Sofirn HS21"
"Sofirn hs21"
"Sofirn HS21 is an excellent value and one of the highest recommended by this sub."
"One of Sofirn. Find the one on sale, you can find in Ali often."
"I would suggest to check Sofirn HS21 — one of the most successful premieres of 2024."
"I’d definitely recommend the Sofirn HS21. It’s a solid lamp that runs on an 18650 battery, it’s easy to handle and delivers great performance."
"Sofirn hs21 is in my opinion is an excellent choice. For the price especially. Worth every bit of 30 bucks."
"Its my most used headlamp, I recently purchased a skilhunt h200 and I'm really happy."
"Super tough, I’ve used one of mine for about a year or so heavily for all kinds of work and it’s been bulletproof."
#3
Wurkkos
4.3
(45)
"It has separate spot, separate flood, and separate red light emitters."
"I have a Wurkkos HD15. Also a Wurkkos HD16 (very cool light)."
"Has a built-in flood and a separate red light."
"Both of these offer white plus Red."
"Wurkkos HD15R, Skilhunt H200, Sofirn HS21."
"I like these - The new Wurkkos HD16. Uses an 18650 battery. On-board USB-C charging port."
"I’ve been happy with my wurkkos HD50. Use it everyday as a mechanic."
"Wurkkos HD15.... look at the features for value."
"Lightweight, nice beam shape for outdoors, usb-c charging port, $24."
"I love my wurkkos hd10"
#4
Petzl
4.5
(42)
"I like the Petzl Swift RL with reactive lighting technology."
"I’d recommend looking at the Petzl Actik Core or the Black Diamond Spot 400-R."
"The Petzl Bindi is great... it's so light that you hardly notice it."
"From 2015 is still the best, hands down."
"Been going for years, it’s super light, rechargeable, comfortable, has adaptive lighting and lasts like 3+ days on a charge."
"Lights up the forest like a UFO"
"Adaptive lighting, red ta"
"Hands down. Adaptive lighting and has lasted me nearly 2 whole nights on one charge"
"I like my NAO RL’s. I bought two because the second battery alone was $95."
"The ability to automatically dim is amazing."
#5
Fenix
4.5
(40)
"Anything by Fenix. Great lights. Waterproof. Built like a tank."
"If you're looking for a durable headlamp for construction, then the Fenix HM71R would be a great option for you."
"The headlamp that I'd recommend as it can do just about everything you need and then some."
"If you haven't purchased a headlamp, you might as well get a decent one that'll last you for years to come and get one that's rechargeable."
"Fenix is the GOAT."
"FENIX HM71R, been using it for nearly 2 years. Great light."
"Fenix HM70R."
"Trail running: Fenix HM65R-T V2. Have it, love it."
"FENIX HP35R."
"I have the Fenix HP35r. It was the biggest/best I could find."
#6
Nitecore
4.2
(43)
"It's VERY bright, works great in cold."
"Nitecore NU33. The 4 flood emitters are perfect for close proximity illumination."
"Nitecore NU20 Classic is a great ultralight headlamp that is favored by backpackers."
"Super lightweight, really bright, plenty of battery for a run, and it’s rechargeable so no hassle with batteries."
"I use a Nitecore NU25 now. It's Ultralight."
"Nitecore is the lightest weight one I’ve found and plenty bright for my runs."
"One of the Nitecore series would be excellent."
"Great headlamps for camping."
"Nitecore NU25 is what you seek."
"It’s everything you’re asking for and it’s super light"
#7
Armytek
4.7
(24)
"Armytek wizard pro nichia"
"It's awesome!"
"You can either buy the same Armytek from local vendors with a better warranty."
"Armytek .... Highest quality right angle Headlamps / flashlights."
"I love my Wizard C2 Pro Warm."
"It is a light you do not understand its value until you use it."
"I have about 20 headlamps. If you want my one and done for work."
"Armytek wizard c2 pro Nichia or zebralight h600fc."
"Will be larger than the HS42 but absolutely handles your needs with no problems."
"It’s the perfect headlamp."
#8
ArmyTek
4.7
(19)
"Highest quality right angle Headlamps!"
".... Armytek Wizard C2 WR ....Highest quality right angle Headlamps!"
"The Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia looks very tempting :)"
"Highest quality right angle Headlamps / flashlights."
"I’d suggest an Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia."
"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia - the most bomb-proof."
"Armytek wizard c2 pro nichia warm is the best 18650 headlamp available imo."
"Second the e75 519a and armytek wizard c2 pro Nichia."
"Skilhunt h200 519a or armytek wizard c2 wr"
"Can do red at 230 lumens"
#9
Zebralight
4.5
(19)
"Zebralight h600"
"They are by far the best headlamps I have ever used."
"I would highly recommend a Zebralight H604d."
"I have a Zebralight that I initially got for camping. Use it everywhere, though."
"For headlight I can’t recommend Zebralight enough."
"My recommendation is a zebralight. Brighter, longer run time."
"Great options. Super durable, very light, and pretty damn efficient."
"Zebralight H600 - whether you want the F version or not, it's personal preference."
"Zebralight H600 or something from Armytek."
"Zebralight and Fenix headlamps are very popular underground."
#10
Black Diamond
4.2
(18)
"I have a black diamond that I got at academy for around $50. Works great."
"I have used these lamps for a few years and would recommend them."
"Comfy, lightweight, great options (I like the red light when scrambling or when on technical terrain), rechargeable, and it can take AAA for emergencies."
"I keep the pack charged for when I need it."
"My every day headlamp is a Black Diamond Icon with the rechargeable battery pack."
"Black diamond make a range of quality headlamps."
"Has served me well for years."
"I have a couple Black Diamond Spots, I like them, they work for me."
"I have the battery unit and my buddy has upgraded to the USB."
"I have Black Diamond but if you want something that will clip on to your hat bill then look at Olight."
#11
Acebeam
4.3
(13)
"Acebeam h30 great runtime"
"Brightest thing out there, runs for ages if you use the lower power modes."
"Acebeam H16 is made specifically for fishing."
"Acebeam H30."
"My general recommendation for a straight body work light is the Acebeam E75 519a."
"I’ve also really liked my Acebeam H16 for a super lightweight headlamp."
"What I like, if it doesn't have to be particularly comfortable in a pants pocket."
"You might be interested in Acebeam H30, which comes in several configurations that include red LED."
"Acebeam H30."
"In addition to GERG, I always readily suggest the Acebeam H30."
#12
Convoy
4.6
(12)
"Convoy h4 is only like $25. Big battery and simple controls."
"Get a Convoy H3 (H4?). Trust me."
"I like my Convoy H1 519a 2700K with TIR 60degree installed."
"B35AM 2700K, or a different Convoy H-series if you don't want USB charging or do want a larger battery."
"There is only one truly throwy headlamp out there that I know of: the Convoy H....3?"
"The headband is pretty nice and it comes with a reversible clip."
"Convoy H2 (or H3/H4 for the 21700 variant) with B35AM."
"You might enjoy the Convoy H1 or H2."
"Convoy h4 is a 21700 size headlamp, so, on the larger side."
"What comes to mind for under $30 is the convoy H series headlamps. The H4 specifically has an optic over the emitter."
#13
Olight
4.4
(7)
"Take a look at the olight perun series. I have the perun 2 mini and love it."
"Olight"
"I recently got the Olight Perun 3 and I couldn’t be happier about it."
"Olight perun 2 mini."
"Might be overkill, but the Perun 3 is a really nice light."
"I have and olight now for 2 years works good"
"I bought a Olight headlamp that's pretty nifty."
#14
Emisar
4.2
(6)
"If you only want only red you can buy the DW4"
"Another vote for the DW4 with SST20-DR emitters and linear driver."
"Get it in the single channel without the boost driver and it will go really low."
"Is really nice, especially if you put it on a Skilhunt HB3 headband."
"If it doesn't need to be super waterproof, the Emisar DW4 is really nice."
"For under $50, the only thing I'd recommend would be an Emisar DW4 right-angle 18650 light."
#15
Coast
4.2
(5)
"I HIGHLY recommend watching this and considering one of the two lights from Coast."
"Check out the Coast brand on Amazon."
"I bought a cheap one from Home Depot, Coast brand. It’s rechargeable."
"Coast lamps are great and have a rechargeable battery"
"I buy the rechargeable ones by Coast from Lowes."
#16
Outbound
4.8
(4)
"Agree on all the outbound comments, +1 for outbound."
"Best lighting system I’ve used."
"My current rig is the Outbound Trail Evo (bar) and Hangover (helmet). It’s the best setup I’ve run."
"Outbound has headlamps that are good, lightweight, low profile."
#17
Milwaukee
4.5
(4)
"The Milwaukee rechargeable one is awesome."
"Covers everything I look for in a headlamp."
"Ended up getting a Milwaukee headlamp model 2163-21."
"Ended up getting a Milwaukee headlamp model 2163-21."
#18
Energizer
3.8
(4)
"I had an Energizer brand headlamp that did all 3."
"It’s nice as it has a low mode, a red light as well as 3 brightness settings."
"I have a cheap energizer one and it works great."
"I keep cheapo headlamps in all of my travel bags."
#19
Lupine
5.0
(3)
"Lupine is definitely a great choice."
"Lupine, lumonite, Lucifer headlamps"
"I’m a big fan of Lupine."
#20
Wuben
4.3
(3)
"Wuben E7"
"I would take a look into the Wuben E7 with the headband, battery extender and gesture sensor."
"Wuben E7."
#21
Princeton Tech
4.0
(3)
"You might also look at Princeton tech lights."
"Always. If it’s gonna be nasty I have a Princeton Tech that is seriously waterproof."
"Princeton tech makes some nice and durable ones."
#22
Wizard
5.0
(2)
"Wizard C2 Pro Warm."
"Great 18650 headlamp and the clip is also awesome for on a jacket/vest/chest."
#23
Zebra
4.5
(2)
"I recommend the Zebra and Fenix because of durability and longevity."
"Zebra has great ui, decent throw, good enough r9."
#24
Ledlenser
4.5
(2)
"Maximum output (600lm) for several hours."
"One other option I'll throw out there for you - Ledlenser MH10."
#25
Ultraspire
4.5
(2)
"The Ultraspire 800 lumen waist belt is unbeatable."
"I like Ultraspire waist lamp...the radius of light, and i do less leaning while running."
#26
Wurkos
4.0
(2)
"[Wurkos HD50] or [Acebeam H30]"
"Wurkkos HD50."
#27
Slonik
4.0
(2)
"Slonik on Amazon."
"Slonik from Amazon."
#28
Klein
4.0
(2)
"I use the rechargeable kline. It's within the budget and bright."
"It is plenty bright for what I need and has either a spot function or a wide beam."
#29
Kobalt
5.0
(1)
"I splurged and got these."
#30
Glowworm
5.0
(1)
"They've been simply amazing for years."
#31
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Any basic Walmart headlamp of your choosing that uses AA batteries and a set of USB-C rechargeable AA batteries."
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