Head Torch Recommendations

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jacdaw Sep 2023 6:01pm, 5 Sep 2023 4,045 posts	0 jacdaw So... back to Nitecore... I was thinking of something like this: nitecore.co.uk
phal Sep 2023 6:18pm, 5 Sep 2023 4,545 posts	0 phal My LEDlenser is fab! I’ve not ran with it on yet, but it’s really lightweight and fits nicely! The three choices of light thingy are good, with the most powerful being like daylight!!!! It’s the NEO 5R (Disclaimer: MOTM prize 🤣🤪)
Derby Tup Sep 2023 6:43pm, 5 Sep 2023 61,112 posts	0 Derby Tup nitecore.co.uk I haven't seen one but have seen good reviews of this jacdaw
jacdaw Sep 2023 6:54pm, 5 Sep 2023 4,047 posts	0 jacdaw I was looking at the string version of that one DT as a short run light / backup in my bag light. It has a bit of a short run time for long events, and doesn't take batteries. nitecore.co.uk As an alternative to petzl bindi: ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk
UltraDunc Sep 2023 7:12pm, 5 Sep 2023 17,273 posts	0 UltraDunc I’d like to know why the most popular brands are so expensive?
Oranj Sep 2023 9:03pm, 5 Sep 2023 3,785 posts	0 Oranj UtraDunc: Mostly because they work without failure. My Alpkit has 'failed' in an unusual way: the head strap has stretched so much that I now have to keep 10cm of it tucked into a pleat with a safety pin. It works OK otherwise (although it's one of the old models with the twisty battery compartment release that's sure to fail at some point).
Oranj Sep 2023 9:37pm, 5 Sep 2023 3,787 posts	0 Oranj
paulcook Oct 2023 9:03pm, 11 Oct 2023 3,387 posts	0 paulcook Back to the drawing board here after a bit of a disaster tonight. The Silva Trailrunner I’ve had for a couple of years but barely used basically came apart tonight. I think I had it too tight but the design seems poor. I had to hold it to keep the light on. Last thing I wanted after an hour’s train journey to go for a run in the hills.
Hanneke Oct 2023 9:16pm, 11 Oct 2023 112,499 posts	0 Hanneke I agree with Pal: I also have that Ledlenser and it is awesome: good enough for mountain biking! The least bright setting used for walking. Also MOTM prize but they were on my radar before as a fave amongst fell runners.
Hanneke Oct 2023 9:21pm, 11 Oct 2023 112,500 posts	0 Hanneke I had the same issue as you Oranj. I have also had a battery compartment cap fail. On both occasions Alpkit sent me strap and compartment replacements for free, years after I bought the light!