Advice on headlamps

[Fgirtyman]

Thoughts on a good headlamp. Seldom use a light going in or out morning or night. Tripped and fell on my ass coming out tonight. I’m ok just always felt a light would spook deer ( falling down surly spooked them..lol Heard red light doesn’t spook them. I need some advice on a good light setup.

 

[shamus275]

Petzl Tactikka. Has three levels of white light brightness and red light. I only use the white light when tracking and always use red to go in/out. I do find that I spook less deer using the red light. Cruzer has some nice Black Diamond lamps on his page that I’m looking at to boost the lumens. You might look into those.

 

[colin.704]

get 1 with 15v red, the 5's aren't quite bright enough to me for walking in canopy

 

[Exhumis]

Do a search for headlamp posts, there’s tons. Here’s mine I asked awhile back. I settled on a coast which I really like:

Basic red/white bright headlamp

There are other threads but not specific to what I’m looking for. I have a black diamond that works fine but all the bells and whistles irritate me when I’m in the deer woods. 3 button presses for this, 2 for that, hold down this long to switch, strobe function for when you’re at the club...

saddlehunter.com

 

[Fgirtyman]

Petzl Tactikka. Has three levels of white light brightness and red light. I only use the white light when tracking and always use red to go in/out. I do find that I spook less deer using the red light. Cruzer has some nice Black Diamond lamps on his page that I’m looking at to boost the lumens. You might look into those.

Cool! I’m seriously looking!

 

[Fuse Dude]

I think Amazon has a SOFirn lamp, so far so good.

LED Rechargeable Red Headlamp, 77outdoor D25LR

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Headlamp-77outdoor-Lightweight-Flashlight/dp/B09MFBYN2C

 

[raisins]

If you look at Fenix flashlights, you can find ones that have a spot and flood light and low, med, hi, and turbo settings on either flood or spot. The low flood is good for not spooking/setting up close, but the things are very bright when needed. It makes a handheld flashlight unnecessary. I like the ones with battery in the back and strap across top of head because they ride so much nicer on the head. Light is so important to me that this is an area I'm not minimalistic. I carry a Petzl Zipka as emergency backup.

 

[huntin_addict]

I like this one. Three colors (I like green better than red) and high / low setting. Rechargeable. Can use either the headband or hat clip.

HybridLight Hybrid Light NAV Headlamp | Flashlights

The NAV is our versatile Headlamp that comes with both a comfortable Headband, and a Hat Clip that slides snug on your hat. The head of The NAV pivots at 180° allowing you to point the headlamp where you need it. The NAV is equipped with 3 LED’s (White, Red, Green) that shines

timetogowild.com

 

[Kayl]

This is what you seek. From 1-1100 lumens on white, 1-230 lumens on red. It's awesome.

Wizard C2 WR Magnet USB - Red & White Light | Armytek.com

Wizard C2 WR Magnet USB - Red & White Light. ARMYTEK official representative. ✔IP68. ✔TIR-optics. Powerful and reliable. The new models. No hassle warranty 10 years.

www.armytek.com

(1 lumen mode is turned on by pressing and holding until the light turns on)

 

[Shapeshifter]

I like this one. Three colors (I like green better than red) and high / low setting. Rechargeable. Can use either the headband or hat clip.

HybridLight Hybrid Light NAV Headlamp | Flashlights

The NAV is our versatile Headlamp that comes with both a comfortable Headband, and a Hat Clip that slides snug on your hat. The head of The NAV pivots at 180° allowing you to point the headlamp where you need it. The NAV is equipped with 3 LED’s (White, Red, Green) that shines

timetogowild.com

Totally agree with you, I like the green light alot better then red, it's a little bit brighter for walking purposes yet it doesn't spook game. Also you can still see bright eyes with the green light if you have marked trees or trails. I use an old Cabelas Alaskan guide headlamp. Not the best bright light for trailing but the green is awesom for walking and setting up.

 

[Hunter260]

Just as an aside, I don’t think lights spook deer that badly. Ask any of the big bucks who get killed between the hours of 10pm and 2am in September. I do sometimes use a 50lumen flashlight that is tucked in a pocket on my bino harness for really tight stand entry and exits though. I put it in a pocket on the side of the harness pointing down and turn it on. When it shines through the fabric you have about a 5 lumen spot light right at your feet that allow you to see one step at a time.

 

[bowhuntr09]

I have the Bushnell Pro rechargeable. I really like it. It has bright white spot, a much dimmer flood and red light. The charging cable is USB and integrated so you will always have it handy. It’s only like $35. This is my second season with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Rechargeable-400L-Multi-Color-Headlamp/dp/B07WNS6F2K

 

[JamieB]

I’m a big fan of the HM65R from Fenix. Uses 18650 batteries and lasts a looong time, not to mention how bright it is. I carry a spare battery as well which will get me all night to get out of the woods if need be.

Fenix HM65R Rechargeable 1400 Lumen Headlamp

The Fenix HM65R headlamp features both an independently controlled spotlight and a floodlight for a combined maximum 1400 lumens of neutral SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

 

[Wirrex]

This is what you seek. From 1-1100 lumens on white, 1-230 lumens on red. It's awesome.

Wizard C2 WR Magnet USB - Red & White Light | Armytek.com

Wizard C2 WR Magnet USB - Red & White Light. ARMYTEK official representative. ✔IP68. ✔TIR-optics. Powerful and reliable. The new models. No hassle warranty 10 years.

www.armytek.com

(1 lumen mode is turned on by pressing and holding until the light turns on)

That looks like a very nice light!

I have been using a zebra light for several seasons now. The user interface is superb. I love it but I do miss a red light some.

 

[BuffaloBill]

$17 at Walmart. Not super bright but it has a red light and a UV light.

Robot or human?

 

[bigmike23]

Zebralight is the king. I love mine. It's goes crazy bright for deer tracking. Very dim for the walk in. Then extremely dim moonlight mode just enough to see my hands as I climb the tree. Battery life has been tremendous and the choice of light color and beam pattern is second to none

 

[ryderofred]

I’m a big fan of the HM65R from Fenix. Uses 18650 batteries and lasts a looong time, not to mention how bright it is. I carry a spare battery as well which will get me all night to get out of the woods if need be.

Fenix HM65R Rechargeable 1400 Lumen Headlamp

The Fenix HM65R headlamp features both an independently controlled spotlight and a floodlight for a combined maximum 1400 lumens of neutral SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

This is what I use. I carry a flashlight every single day of my life that uses an 18650 so using a headlamp that is compatible is a no brainer.


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[Fgirtyman]

This is what I use. I carry a flashlight every single day of my life that uses an 18650 so using a headlamp that is compatible is a no brainer.


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Thanks a million everyone for all your input!! Maybe I can keep from falling and hurting myself..again!

 

[raisins]

I’m a big fan of the HM65R from Fenix. Uses 18650 batteries and lasts a looong time, not to mention how bright it is. I carry a spare battery as well which will get me all night to get out of the woods if need be.

Fenix HM65R Rechargeable 1400 Lumen Headlamp

The Fenix HM65R headlamp features both an independently controlled spotlight and a floodlight for a combined maximum 1400 lumens of neutral SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

I have a similar one and have considered the zebralights also (but they seem a bit too complicated/programmable for my needs).

I think it is best to have this type of light if there is any possibility of getting lost/run into danger and if getting lost could be really bad.

If someone hunts private only and it is a short walk in and out, then I'd probably have a tiny minimalist light. So, a lot depends upon how someone hunts and where.

 

[raisins]

Zebralight is the king. I love mine. It's goes crazy bright for deer tracking. Very dim for the walk in. Then extremely dim moonlight mode just enough to see my hands as I climb the tree. Battery life has been tremendous and the choice of light color and beam pattern is second to none

I almost got one but all of them seemed a bit too complex for my needs (programmable I guess by pushing and holding the buttons). If I found a simple one from them, I'd probably buy it to try out.