Questions tagged [headlamps]
A headlamp is a type of torch (flashlight) that you wear on your head, sometimes also referred to as a head-torch. Use this tag for questions about the use, maintenance or any other issues or general question about headlamps.
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200 lumens headlamp: Batteries only last a few hours
I have a couple of Black Diamond Spot Lite 200 headlamps. I use Energizer Max Premium AAA Batteries (Alkaline); using the headlamp on the max setting which emits 200 lumens.
That setup works ok, but I ...
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Turning on a rgb headlamp with red first
I currently own a PETZL TACTIKKA + RGB 2019 which offers the possibility of making red, green and blue (and of course white) light.
It's a good lamp but the white light is the first light to turn on ...
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How to prevent breath steam diminishing light power when using a headlamp?
I run often at night in the mountain. For that I use a headlamp that works very well, allowing me to keep my path illuminated and my arms free.
However, when it is cold my breath creates some steam ...
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Why might one need a 2000 lumen headlamp?
I was just looking at a product my friend was bragging about, a headlamp with 2000 lumen intensity. When and why would I be needing such a powerful headlamp?
I usually trek in jungles and forests and ...
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My head torch/lamp has a red mode, why?
My new head torch has a mode that produces a red light. I've seen this several times and I have no idea when our why you would use it?
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Storing Headlamps: With or without batteries?
When we store our headlamps, currently we store them with the batteries. Should they instead be stored separate from the batteries?
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What makes a good head lamp?
I'm looking for a decent head lamp, with a bright light and good battery life. Most on the market these days seem to be LED based, but aside from those three (perhaps obvious) considerations are there ...
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