headlamp flashlight

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  1. Oct 14, 2012 #1
    crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Any suggestions for a good headlamp flashlight. By headlamp I mean the flashlight that straps to your head. I've tried several somewhat cheapies under $20. Looking for something bright and a fairly good width beam. I have a good flashlight super bright and strobe, streamlight protac 2L. I highly recommend the Protac 2L I would like a similarly bright headlamp so i stop holding it with my teeth, any recommendations?
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2012 #2
    jbee

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    If you're a streamlight fan, why not get one of theirs? Chargeable, non- rechargeable, and a variety of mounting options. I'm partial to streamlight having used their stuff while in LE for a number of years.

    Surefire probably has the most expensive headlamp option called the minimus, price no object.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2012 #3
    socal

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    Anything that runs on 3 AAA batterys. The three battery have longer run time.
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2012 #4
    freightlinerman

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    Energizer makes a good one, at Wal mart for 14 bucks.
     
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    Drachen and silenteagle Thank this.
  7. Oct 14, 2012 #5
    striker

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  8. Oct 14, 2012 #6
    STexan

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    My combo x-ray/night time eyes that the government equipped me with precludes me from needing to acquire such a tool. But before I got those, i just waited till daytime to address any mechanical issues and inspections. So, I'll refer you back to the preceding replies.
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2012 #7
    ladyfire

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    Streamlight makes an excellent headlight that takes 3 AAA batteries. Check online or at Boss-safety.com
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2012 #8
    T...Street

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    ^^^this..... well worth the dollars you spend. I use them to track deer and they are awesome...but pricey.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2012 #9
    crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Waiting until daylight isn't an issue in a nonstop team operation.

    I appreciate all the replies.
     
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  12. Oct 16, 2012 #10
    crb

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    Ordered a streamlight Argo that takes the CR123A batteries just like my streamlight flashlight, amazon had it for just over $30 compared to the $50 plus dollars I have seen them priced at. I will be sure to give a review when I get it.
     
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