headlamps for starters?

[chenko]

The best value for money on quality headlamps nowadays are:

- Thrunite TH10

- Jetbeam HC20

- Crelant CH10

• Xtar H2

That said, I agree that for a first entry in the niche, a simple generic 3xAAA might be OK to evaluate how convenient is the use of an headlamp. I used to rely on an Energizer cheapo that had 2x cold white 5mm leds behind a plastic optic and a red 5mm led as a secondary lower mode. It sucked, but worked.

[NeoGeo]

I’ve had one of these for a few years and it’s working great.

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I would consider it as a headlamp equivalent to the SK68

[ChibiM]

@rojos

@ChibiM

Doesn’t that count for flashlights as well?

It's a Starters light, why pay good money just to check out if something is useful or not. OP just called it a starter light, and then a sipik priced light is a good start I believe. He can always upgrade.

The minimum threshold for usability is a lot higher with a headlamp than a flashlight.

A starter flashlight doesn't have to have great ergonomics, beam quality, or efficiency to be usable. It really only has to be inexpensive and functional.

A headlamp on the other hand has to be comfortable enough to wear for a fair amount of time, have a usable beam, and needs to be efficient. A headlamp that can't check all three boxes inevitably ends up in the bin.

well, that`s definitely not clear from reading the OP. He asks about a starters headlamp, and without any more details, so being BLF, I think its fair to give him some budget options.

if he says it needs to be reliable, it need to have such and such features,runtime, for this and that purpose it would be clearer. But in my mind a Starters headlamp similar to a Sipik is not Zebralight....

[power911]

@keltex78

Here you go!

https://www.fasttech.com/p/1258004

This generic strap has rubber rings that hold any basic smaller diameter flashlight. You could use it with right-angle Z2 style light or similar. I’ve used it with a normal flashlight, by wearing it to the side, and wasn’t very happy with that configuration. I’ve also used a single-USB battery bank with a Mini-Style USB lamp connected as a headlamp.

My thoughts: I don’t work in an undergound mine; I need my headlamp to be a low-brightness and very floody model. I only use it to illuminate was is nearby, or in my hands. For longer-range illumination, I would use a standard flashligh. As a result, my only true headlamp is a very cheap model that uses a handful of 5mm LEDs. It gives the beam pattern and brightness I need, so I’ve never looked for a replacement.

<Edit>I like the look of that Nitefighter! I’ve just added that to my favorites at GB…

Having a Fenix LD12, I hope it hold this well by clipping through pocket clip. I believe this is designed for convoy S2 and the LD12 is at least 2.1cm in diameter.
Maybe I could try this.
Mind explaining why this “flashlight on the side” configuration is bad? Is it the glare that shines on your face? Or mostly just plain lopsided comfort?

@ChibiM

how about this one?

http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_190303.html

Nitefighter L1A

some discussion going on here: Nitefighter L1A angle head light for $12.79

wowow
I might even spend on this than the trustfire z2
This is ridiculously sexy for a $10 light

@brad

I do think that when you buy your first headlamp, try to get one good enough that 2 or 4 years from now, you will still consider it as a good “second” headlamp if it doesn’t remain as your best headlamp, in other words don’t buy a $15.00 headlamp that in 6 months or a year, you feel was a mistake.

I guess ChibiM understands me. I am not really planning to buy a headlamp to rely on. I’m just more of a greedy/trying things out stage.
Comfort is not a priority as I am curious with what “being handsfree” with a headlamp feels.

I really appreciate all the input to what you all has to offer. I never even considered comfort in my list until today.