Best headlamp on Reddit

334 reviews from r/flashlight, r/prepping, r/trailrunning and 17 more subreddits

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#1

Skilhunt

4.5
(51)
"Beats out any of the wurkkos offerings in my opinion, should be in budget."
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"Skilhunt H200"
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"Check the Convoy H2, H3 or H4."
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"Get a Skilhunt H04 RC. I spent ages agonizing over all the different options..."
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"Skilhunt h04 rc 519a."
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"Skilhunt H04 RC nichia."
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"I highly recommend the h150 from skilhunt, very lightweight and useful!"
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"With Nichia 519a 4500K emitter. It’s my go-to close- to mid-range headlamp."
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"I would go with a Skilhunt H200 or H300."
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"Skilhunt h04 rc 519a or h300 144ART"
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#2

Wurkkos

4.3
(31)
"Wurkkos HD15.... look at the features for value."
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"Lightweight, nice beam shape for outdoors, usb-c charging port, $24."
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"I love my wurkkos hd10"
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"Wurkkos HD10."
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"Wurkkos Hd15r for the win. Budget friendly has both red and white emitter."
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"If not for the bike, I'd say Wurkkos HD10 or Skilhunt H150."
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"It has both High CRI white, plus Red."
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"I’d recommend the 15 cause believe it uses 18650 instead of 14500."
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"Very much."
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"Another option to consider is the Wurkkos HD50."
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#3

Fenix

4.5
(29)
"Offers a 25% military discount. Great headlamps."
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"My favorite headlamps that I own are Fenix."
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"I use a Fenix HM70R on my hardhat at work. 2 years no issues."
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"The specific model I use is a HL60R."
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"Really high output in a small body."
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"They have some amazing headlamps with incredible amount of light."
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"She loves it. Nice thing about hers, its easy to remove from the head band."
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"Fenix is the best I’ve used so far."
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"I like the fenix hm65rt :)"
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"Small, usb-c, focused enough (15,000 cd) to see pretty far with 800 lumens but still wide enough to use for walking around at a lower setting."
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#4

Nitecore

4.3
(29)
"Nitecore nu325! 35% on amazon, usbc rechargeable and doubles as an emergency battery!"
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"I use a Nitecore NU25 now. It's Ultralight."
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"Nitecore is the lightest weight one I’ve found and plenty bright for my runs."
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"One of the Nitecore series would be excellent."
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"Great headlamps for camping."
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"Nitecore NU25 is what you seek."
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"It’s everything you’re asking for and it’s super light"
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"Nitecore NU25 is what you seek."
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"It's a fantastic light!"
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"Nitecore nu25"
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#5

Petzl

4.4
(27)
"The ability to automatically dim is amazing."
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"1100 lumens, no giant battery pack, still going strong 2 years in."
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"Petzl is amazing. Automatically adjusts brightness and has lasted easily through the night."
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"Lightweight, rechargeable, different modes (reactive vs. normal) and three power settings."
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"They are bright and compact."
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"I have the 600, amazing bit of kit."
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"Love my Petzl, lasts the whole day and it’s got a red light for showtime."
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"I own a 'Swift RL Pro' and am very satisfied with it."
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"I am a fan of petzl headlamps, they’re absolutely reliable."
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"Petzl rechargeable."
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#6

Black Diamond

4.2
(22)
"Has been good for me."
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"I keep the pack charged for when I need it."
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"My every day headlamp is a Black Diamond Icon with the rechargeable battery pack."
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"I have a black diamond and it’s great."
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"I spend a ton of time backpacking and use headlamps quite a bit. Black Diamond Spot 400 is my favorite by far."
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"I’ve had a BD spot 400-R for about a year and really like it."
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"I like it. It's worked well every time I've needed it."
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"It has a rear light in addition to the front."
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"I have a couple Black Diamond Spots, I like them, they work for me."
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"I have the battery unit and my buddy has upgraded to the USB."
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#7

Sofirn

4.3
(21)
"Sofirn. Amazing lights that are priced low enough it feels like a scam."
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"Sofirn H25RL, about 20 bucks, bright as hell, good UI, red lamp, and durable."
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"I really like this little light, it's very bright but can also get very dim for night use, USB C rechargeable."
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"Sofirn SC35 for a pocket blaster and HS42 for the headlamp."
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"I just rock a nite ize headband with a sofirn sc13 it's a really cheap combo and I love it."
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"Single strap✅ Lightweight ✅ USB-C rechargeable ✅ Good tint✅ Lasts all day on one charge✅ Cheap✅"
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"**Sofirn SP40** is excellent for the price!"
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"Sofirn HS21 is a good contender"
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"Have all worked well for me in the past."
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"Sofirn HS42!"
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#8

Armytek

4.8
(14)
"Will be larger than the HS42 but absolutely handles your needs with no problems."
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"It is the best work light I have used."
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"It’s the perfect headlamp."
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"One of the best CRI & beam color neutrality I've ever seen in a headlamp."
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"Best 80€ I've ever spend."
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"Not on the cheap end, but the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia is basically exactly what you want."
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"Solid light and to this day it is the only double O ring light I have found."
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"Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia 4500K."
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"The Wizard Nichia will have much better beam color, CRI, and button placement."
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"Two headlamps that are well loved and similar."
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#9

Zebralight

4.7
(11)
"My recommendation is a zebralight. Brighter, longer run time."
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"Great options. Super durable, very light, and pretty damn efficient."
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"Great options. Super durable, very light, and pretty damn efficient."
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"Zebralight H600 - whether you want the F version or not, it's personal preference."
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"**Zebralight** fwiw. In 30 odd yrs of production, theatre and tech I've had countless headlamps."
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"Zebralight H600 or something from Armytek."
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"For common general use, they're both the best in their class."
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"Zebralight and Fenix headlamps are very popular underground."
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"I like my ZebraLight, you just use rechargeable 18650 batterys in it."
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"If it does need to be waterproof, Zebralight makes an assortment."
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#10

Olight

4.2
(9)
"Olight"
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"I recently got the Olight Perun 3 and I couldn’t be happier about it."
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"Perrin Olight Perun 2"
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"The olight array 2s looks pretty good."
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"Olight perun 2 mini."
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"Might be overkill, but the Perun 3 is a really nice light."
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"I have and olight now for 2 years works good"
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"I bought a Olight headlamp that's pretty nifty."
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"The olight gober is a popular choice for this application."
#11

ArmyTek

4.4
(8)
"Wanting more light/output."
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"Armytek Wizard C2 WR"
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"I really really like the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia."
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"The armytek wizard c2 pro Nichia, skilhunt h04 rc 519a or h300 144ART use a magnetic charger."
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"The Armytek wizard C2 WR is white/red and it's a tough light."
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"ArmyTek Wizard C2 pro Nichia."
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"If going 18650 id get an armytek wizard c2 pro nichia."
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"Armytek wizard C2 pro Nichia warm (4500k)."
#12

Acebeam

4.3
(8)
"Acebeam H16 is made specifically for fishing."
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"Acebeam H30."
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"My general recommendation for a straight body work light is the Acebeam E75 519a."
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"Acebeam H30."
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"In addition to GERG, I always readily suggest the Acebeam H30."
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"Acebeam H16 is my pick that fits your budget."
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"Acebeam H30. Has a red light and a low cri flood and a high cri light as well."
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"Acebeam H30. But why do you need a headlight that bright?"
#13

Convoy

4.3
(6)
"The headband is pretty nice and it comes with a reversible clip."
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"Convoy h4 b35am, 4500k or 5000k."
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"Really nice on a 14500 and ~$20."
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"What comes to mind for under $30 is the convoy H series headlamps. The H4 specifically has an optic over the emitter."
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"Excellent CRI and the Boost driver."
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"I have the preference for very high CRI, hence I’ce got Convoy H4 with floody TIR."
#14

Coast

4.0
(6)
"Coast has a very affordable line in all metal that is rechargeable."
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"I bought a cheap one from Home Depot, Coast brand. It’s rechargeable."
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"Coast lamps are great and have a rechargeable battery"
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"Bright, dim, red. One button. No fuss usage."
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"I buy the rechargeable ones by Coast from Lowes."
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"I like the performance, but HATE the weight!"
#15

Silva

4.4
(5)
"Super light weight and very bright."
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"Lightweight and battery lasts a long time per charge."
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"Silva free series."
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"I love it."
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"I adore Silva's ones. Modular, so you can choose a battery size that suits you."
#16

Wuben

4.3
(3)
"Wuben E7"
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"I would take a look into the Wuben E7 with the headband, battery extender and gesture sensor."
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"Wuben E7."
#17

Slonik

4.3
(3)
"Slonik 1000 lumen gen 3 has been good for me."
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"Slonik from Amazon."
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"All my cheap headlamps are Slonik 18650 1000 lumen units from Amazon."
#18

Emisar

4.0
(3)
"Is really nice, especially if you put it on a Skilhunt HB3 headband."
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"If it doesn't need to be super waterproof, the Emisar DW4 is really nice."
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"For under $50, the only thing I'd recommend would be an Emisar DW4 right-angle 18650 light."
#19

Princeton Tech

4.0
(3)
"You might also look at Princeton tech lights."
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"Always. If it’s gonna be nasty I have a Princeton Tech that is seriously waterproof."
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"Princeton tech makes some nice and durable ones."
#20

Wurkos

4.0
(3)
"Both the Wurkkos HD15 and the HD20 have both a spot emitter as well as a flood emitter."
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"[Wurkos HD50] or [Acebeam H30]"
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"Wurkkos HD50."
#21

Energizer

4.0
(3)
"Seriously, best fucking headlamp and it's 15 bucks."
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"It’s nice as it has a low mode, a red light as well as 3 brightness settings."
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"I keep cheapo headlamps in all of my travel bags."
#22

Streamlight

4.0
(3)
"If you wear a ball cap I recommend the streamlight bandit."
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"I like my Streamlight Sidewinder II."
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"I use a stream light."
#23

Milwaukee

5.0
(2)
"The Milwaukee rechargeable one is awesome."
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"Covers everything I look for in a headlamp."
#24

Wizard

5.0
(2)
"Wizard C2 Pro Warm."
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"Great 18650 headlamp and the clip is also awesome for on a jacket/vest/chest."
#25

Zebra

4.5
(2)
"I recommend the Zebra and Fenix because of durability and longevity."
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"Zebra has great ui, decent throw, good enough r9."
#26

Klein

4.0
(2)
"I use the rechargeable kline. It's within the budget and bright."
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"It is plenty bright for what I need and has either a spot function or a wide beam."
#27

Duracell

4.0
(2)
"If your local Costco has them, duracell headlamp 3 pack and keep a pack of batteries, bright, different modes, not to uncomfortable or big"
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"Costco in the UK do a 2 or 3 pack of Duracell rechargeable IP68 headlamps."
#28

Princeton

5.0
(1)
"Vizz tactical from Princeton is my go to."
#29

Meandre

5.0
(1)
"I'm really happy with it."
#30

Lapoen

5.0
(1)
"Worked as advertised. Got two more pair for our cars."
#31

Rude Nora

5.0
(1)
"Rude Nora mos def if you have the scratch."
#32

ThruNite

5.0
(1)
"Double the PD25R’s length, output, & intensity. (1,900 lm & 35,000 cd) Also usb-c."
#33

Klarus

5.0
(1)
"Exactly what you specified, and inexpensive too!"
#34

Temu

5.0
(1)
"They last hours and work well. I'm a fan."
#35

H200

5.0
(1)
"If you need the red, the h200 is just great!"
#36

DanForce

5.0
(1)
"Best headlamp I've ever used."
#37

Princeton Tec

5.0
(1)
"My dad swears by this Princeton Tec headlamp."
#38

Ledlenser

5.0
(1)
"Maximum output (600lm) for several hours."
#39

unknown

4.0
(1)
"I have 2 of these. I like them a lot."
#40

Hank Lights

4.0
(1)
"For headlamp: [**DW4.**](https://intl-outdoor.com/le)"
#41

Scurion

4.0
(1)
"If you have good Mony to spend I would recommend Scurion."
#42

Nite Ize

4.0
(1)
"I have a NiteIze RH-1 with a replaceable battery that can also take triple AAA’s that I like a lot."
#43

BORUIT

4.0
(1)
"I have used this thing in fog and was able to see very well."
#44

BioLite

4.0
(1)
"I love my biolite headlamp."
#45

HS42

4.0
(1)
"The HS42 is a pretty solid choice."
#46

Forclaz

4.0
(1)
#47

Thrunite

4.0
(1)
"Thrunite Thrower is a very throwy headlamp with SFT40-LED."
#48

BD

4.0
(1)
"No issues, plenty of light."
#49

Krog

4.0
(1)
"Does not bounce when running."
#50

Night Buddy

4.0
(1)
"I got a Night Buddy headlamp. It's lightweight and very bright!"
#51

Husky

4.0
(1)
"I got the husky one from Home Depot. It has red/green/blue light as well."
#52

Avlxt

4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of the Avlxt LED Headlamp. They are flexible, rechargeable, lightweight and super bright."
#53

Pelican

3.0
(1)
"I have the Pelican one and it's good enough."

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