Head Torches

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DeeGee Dec 2011 8:22am, 16 Dec 2011 10,719 posts	0 DeeGee I just know that this has come up already a couple of times this year, but can I find the thread? Can I 'eck! I now need a head torch for running. I don't need one I can attach to my cycle helmet as I have road-safety concerns regarding that practice, but I do need one that'll stay put for 10-15 miles and will illuminate the alleyways and footpaths that I use to keep off the roads. If it can be used at Thunder Run, so much the better. I'm not a wealthy man, I've just spent stupid pounds on racing this month, but I don't need to limit myself to Poundland. Any ideas?
Derby Two Turtle Doves Tup Dec 2011 8:25am, 16 Dec 2011 166 posts	0 Derby Two Turtle Doves Tup Alpkit Gamma for 12 or 13 quid takes some beating for value www.alpkit.com
Derby Two Turtle Doves Tup Dec 2011 8:30am, 16 Dec 2011 167 posts	0 Derby Two Turtle Doves Tup LED Lenser H7R is highly rated if you want to spend a bit more tackledirect2u.co.uk looks as cheap as anywhere
heebie the hard nosed reindeer Dec 2011 8:35am, 16 Dec 2011 2,013 posts	0 heebie the hard nosed reindeer I have an alpkit gamma and a petzl tikka plus. The alpkit one is cheaper and better.
GregP Dec 2011 8:43am, 16 Dec 2011 55,325 posts	0 GregP I've got a Petzl of some sort which I think is quite superb.
Jon_two turtle doves Dec 2011 8:47am, 16 Dec 2011 1,163 posts	0 Jon_two turtle doves Ive just got this one, good value with a red light on the back of the head as well in the battery pack which balances it all quite well kathmandu.co.uk
Pootle Dec 2011 8:47am, 16 Dec 2011 8,310 posts	0 Pootle I've got an Alpkit and it's great
MarkJ Dec 2011 8:50am, 16 Dec 2011 337 posts	0 MarkJ I've got the alpkit too, best 12.50 spent on running gear by far. love.
rf_fozzy Dec 2011 8:54am, 16 Dec 2011 1,556 posts	0 rf_fozzy I have an Petzl XP2 and an Alpkit Gamma. The Petzl has slightly better build quality and I think slightly better light spread. The Alpkit is marginally brighter, but has a smaller light spread. The Alpkit is 1/4 of the price of the Petzl though. However, I do some night orienteering and find that neither of these are bright enough for running through woodland looking for small features. I'm just about to get one of the H7Rs that DT linked to above. It seems highly rated by people in the know (well, the FRA forumites at least).
rf_fozzy Dec 2011 8:58am, 16 Dec 2011 1,557 posts	0 rf_fozzy Jon - that Kathmandu one looks identical to the Alpkit Gamma, just with different straps. The battery pack and light look no different. Except that it's double the price of the Alpkit!