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Best Headlamp
Posted on 12/3/20 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 12/3/20 at 6:44 pm
Seem to remember a similar post a couple years back but couldn't locate it.
In particular a coon hunter listed a mega-extreme headlamp as his favorite. However I can't remember what it was. Not that it has to be this one. Looking for something to light up the night when tracking a bow stuck deer?
And it definitely wasn't your everyday backpacking or Walmart light.
In particular a coon hunter listed a mega-extreme headlamp as his favorite. However I can't remember what it was. Not that it has to be this one. Looking for something to light up the night when tracking a bow stuck deer?
And it definitely wasn't your everyday backpacking or Walmart light.
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Posted on 12/3/20 at 6:45 pm to awestruck
It was downshift I believe.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 6:58 pm to bbvdd
Would ya look at Bama helping a Barner? Only on the OB... 
Bookmarking for the answer to your question OP. I'm in the markets as well.
Bookmarking for the answer to your question OP. I'm in the markets as well.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:03 pm to bbvdd
Don't see that one anywhere.
(But if I do - will definitely post you a RT - using all eight letters.)
(But if I do - will definitely post you a RT - using all eight letters.)
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:06 pm to awestruck
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:14 pm to bbvdd
250???
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IN [[OUT]]
This post was edited on 12/3/20 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:17 pm to GeauxTigers0107
There is an olight on that site that is really bright.
I have several olights and they’re great.
I have several olights and they’re great.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:21 pm to awestruck
Probably was me. I use a Kelly K-Light Beakon for coon hunting. It is stupid bright, and stupid expensive. Mine is 10 years old and still going strong and has been well worth the price IMO. Have used it extensively for coon hunting, frogging, tracking deer, running the boat at night, etc. Its like a lightweight Q beam.
Huntsmart.com has a great selection of coon lights spanning a good price range. Their ~$150 lights which are not the best coon hunting lights will still blow any normal AA battery headlamp well out the water. They are much brighter with much longer run times.
Huntsmart.com has a great selection of coon lights spanning a good price range. Their ~$150 lights which are not the best coon hunting lights will still blow any normal AA battery headlamp well out the water. They are much brighter with much longer run times.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:29 pm to GeauxTigers0107
3500 lumen headlamp. Ho Lee Chit
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:41 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Yes, it was... and Thanks
Probably was me. I use a Kelly K-Light Beakon
It's a gift for the hard to satisfy and this ought to do it.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:46 pm to awestruck
No problem.
Check out the huntsmart.com lights. I do think those are a little better value.
Whatever you get, get one that has the battery on the cap. Having a belt of batteries is a pain in the arse. With the cap, you throw it on and go.
Check out the huntsmart.com lights. I do think those are a little better value.
Whatever you get, get one that has the battery on the cap. Having a belt of batteries is a pain in the arse. With the cap, you throw it on and go.
Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:55 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Any of these in particular.
Especially since the beacon/beakon seem nowhere to be found... however haven't look that hard yet.
Especially since the beacon/beakon seem nowhere to be found... however haven't look that hard yet.
This post was edited on 12/3/20 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 12/3/20 at 8:12 pm to bbvdd
If it matters to anyone, the guy that owns Battery Junction is a flaming leftist...
Posted on 12/3/20 at 8:14 pm to awestruck
Mines almost 10 years old so they probably don't make it anymore. The new stuff is probably better anyway. Look their number up and call them, they are super nice people and will be able to steer you right.
A friend of mine has this one and its not quite as bright as mine but has a wider beam. Not as good for running the boat but better for walking/tracking
LINK
A friend of mine has this one and its not quite as bright as mine but has a wider beam. Not as good for running the boat but better for walking/tracking
LINK
Posted on 12/3/20 at 10:50 pm to awestruck
If anyone is looking for a solid, USB rechargeable headlamp I would recommend the Klein models. I've had Coast, DeWalt, Milwaukee, cheap Energizers, and Petzl and none of them lasted long before falling apart or had terrible self-discharge rates.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 5:46 am to awestruck
Because of the work we do, my techs are always using headlamps. We’ve probably used 30-40 different models over the years. Hands down, no questions asked the Coast HL8R is the best all around I’ve used. I got 20 of these about a year ago for all my guys and everybody loves them, comfy, and very versatile. I think everyone still has theirs, which is AMAZING! Techs are always losing hand tools and stuff. They are solid and well made, we haven’t had any issues. I’ve got one myself and I use it all the time for work and recreation. My favorite parts are the battery options and it is it’s dual beam so it can flood and focus at the same time. It’s super bright and the light stays bright for a long distance. (800 lm at 700ft and fully adjustable beam)
Here’s a link to it on Amazon:
Coast HL8R
Universal Hunter Review
“Specs from maufacturer:
About this item
Rechargeable: pair with the included Lithium-Ion battery or swap in 4 x AA alkaline batteries
Brightest: 800 lm at 700 feet make this our brightest headlamp
Long-lasting: 4 hour 15 minute run time on high
Pure beam focusing Optic: SHIFT between a super wide flood beam or spot mode with transition halo at varying distances and brightness.
Twist focus system: Twist the head of the light to move between a flood and a spot beam.
Lifetime warranty: backed by the Coast Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.”
Here’s a link to it on Amazon:
Coast HL8R
Universal Hunter Review
“Specs from maufacturer:
About this item
Rechargeable: pair with the included Lithium-Ion battery or swap in 4 x AA alkaline batteries
Brightest: 800 lm at 700 feet make this our brightest headlamp
Long-lasting: 4 hour 15 minute run time on high
Pure beam focusing Optic: SHIFT between a super wide flood beam or spot mode with transition halo at varying distances and brightness.
Twist focus system: Twist the head of the light to move between a flood and a spot beam.
Lifetime warranty: backed by the Coast Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.”
Posted on 12/4/20 at 7:09 am to awestruck
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