LED Head Lights - Which one to get?

**Robmacca** · 17th February 2016, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by m.i.k.e

We have used loads of headlamps.

Currently have one of these black diamonds (as per above) - an okay lamp, but I find the charger finicky and its annoying that it won't accept just any rechargeable AAAs, only the supplied ones (but will take any alkalines).

Much more impressed with the LedLenser Seo 7R I have - bloody brilliant. Rechargeable, waterproof, battery pack lasts ages, battery pack can be swapped for regular alkalines/rechargeable. Pack can be removed for charging which is a feature I particularly like.

I was looking at the SEO5 & I thought it might suit my needs..... might have to look atthe SOE7 as well

**m.i.k.e** · 17th February 2016, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Robmacca

I was looking at the SEO5 & I thought it might suit my needs..... might have to look atthe SOE7 as well

Yeah the 7 is great. Design is a bit clunky but otherwise I like it a lot.

**TeamFA** · 17th February 2016, 01:58 PM

I've had nothing but good experiences with Led Lenser head torches. Had 2 x A41 models for a few years that lasted very well, only broken after a lot of rough use, and now using 2 x H7 units, and very happy with them.

**p38arover** · 17th February 2016, 06:21 PM

Tonight I noticed that I'm getting LED headlamps in the banner adverts at the top of the AULRO webpage.

stewie110 · 17th February 2016, 07:51 PM

The problem with many of these head torches is that it's easy to knock the button on and have no battery charge when you need it. Look for one with a protected button. I personally use my petzl myo head torch at least weekly and it's protected button has saved my arse before. They are currently redoing their product lines and you can find the old range online cheap. I just bought my son one for under half price landed in Australia.

**m.i.k.e** · 19th February 2016, 07:23 AM

Both the black diamond revolt and the ledlenser seo7 discussed above have a lockout mode that allows you to disable the button. Works fine

stewie110 · 19th February 2016, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by m.i.k.e

Both the black diamond revolt and the ledlenser seo7 discussed above have a lockout mode that allows you to disable the button. Works fine

My experience with the revolt is contradictory.

Holding the button down for six seconds has proven to be flawed for me. It's an easy task when the light is packed up tight. I've had it happen multiple times, hiking, motorcycle riding in the panniers and in a random box of crap in the back of the 110.
I can't speak for the other product. if you don't pack tight then the likelihood is low.

**Robmacca** · 20th February 2016, 07:58 AM

Looks like SuperCheapAuto has a special on for this weekend only, so for $20, I bought one of these:

Specs:

Light Output: 240 Lumens
120m beam distance
Modes: High > Mid > Low > Slow Flashing > OFF
Run Times: Main-LED - 8h (High), 20h (Mid), 160h (Low)

Not sure about having the battery at the back of the head as I thought this might be annoying, but @ $20 its worth giving it a go

stewie110 · 20th February 2016, 09:16 AM

The battery pack at the back of the head makes sense when you have a large battery weight because it balances the weight.
On all my caving gear the battery is either on the back of the helmet or attached somewhere else via a long cable.

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