I love my Swift RL, and I use a LuminAid solar lantern/charger to top it off every day I'm out. I live in Alaska and rarely find a use for red light (which my Swift doesn't have) because there's rarely a need to preserve my night vision.
I have a Fenix HM50R V2 and a Petzl Swift RL. I have not been using the Petzl as much since getting the Fenix. The Fenix is just a lot lighter when wearing and battery management is super easier.
I have to say I really like my Fenix HM65R with the only slight annoyance being the headband is kind of small. I don't think I have a freakishly big head but even at the band's most relaxed state it's still a little tighter than I'd like.
All these vids have been great so far but I disagree with the complaints on Peax with this one. Peax by far has the best red light - that should be a consideration here. Complaining about a headache with the Peax being an extra ounce seems whiny and likely not true. That would be like whining you get a headache blowing up your sleeping pad instead of using a battery operated blowup one, which you yourself said you shouldn’t even be out there if you can’t do that which I agree with.
My thoughts exactly. The headlamp is unnoticeable most of the time because I wear a hat in every season. Nobody notices an extra oz that’s just ridiculous nitpicking. Like you said the red light is the best and the battery life is fantastic. Peax did a great job
I’ve got that nu25 and been happy, especially compared to my previous headlamp which was a freakishly underpowered floor only lamp. I had never thought of the option to operate while charging that’s great, when you get back from Alaska- maybe talk about your battery bank also? I’ve got a nitecore 10,000 but probably want to add a second bank or get something bigger for this year.
I'm guessing the comments will have a lot of differnt headlamps people like - which is awesome reference for those looking into one. My favoret BY FAR is the O-Lamp Perun 2. First the Con - its one of the heavier headlamps (personally I dont care). Pros (and there are a lot) - 3 main settings (not including the strobe and SOS also) plus super bright setting my buddies and me call Daylight Mode (its that brignt) / fully rechargeable / recharge outlet is magnetic / magnetic charging base allows you to stick the lamp anywhere metal around camp to use as alternate light source / memory setting / close to person or object autodim / great beam intensity and spotlighting / at lower power great wide beam / side and top head band to assure solid fit / 360 pivot for whatever angle you want the light and easily turned / Can be removed easily from the headlamp strap to turn into a regular flashlight or even have clip added to attach to bino harness or other items / low battery vibration notification / lockout mode / moonlight mode / long runtime - if you cant tell I am a big fan. Nothing else comes close for me but some may not like the size/weight factor. Personally for me an extra 2 ounces give or take for a premium piece of kit is more than worth it . Its a great all around headlamp. If weight and size really is a turnoff for some I'd suggest the Fenix HM 50R V2 1lumen.com/review/olight-perun-2/
@@sammiller4321 No but for me that is a non-issue. Red light does nothing for me. If you want a multifunction light headlamp with red light, I'd look at the Nitecore NU33
Has to have red LED. Has to have a metal frame. Prefer Bluetooth capable to fine tune the brightness levels. And something NEEDS to be said about headlamp etiquette! Stop looking at people with your freakin 12,000 lumen torch! You want the power of the sun on your forehead, take responsibility for blinding people. Also, I live in an Alaskan town where people pay big money to visit and vacation too. They walk down our roads at night with their bright headlamps looking at houses and into windows without realizing what they are doing. Turn those lumens down you scared-i-cats😂 ! Those people are the same who say: “I love hiking/camping in the dark”. Then proceed to turn the immediate area into daylight with all their lights. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ Just something to consider, you know, to be considerate. 👍
@@sammiller4321 HM 70R HM60R are both great. Get a 34000 mhr battery for them. Fenix built to last. There are other models as well. Depends how much output you want. The 2 I mentioned work great for hunting and fishing.
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I love my Swift RL, and I use a LuminAid solar lantern/charger to top it off every day I'm out. I live in Alaska and rarely find a use for red light (which my Swift doesn't have) because there's rarely a need to preserve my night vision.
I have a Fenix HM50R V2 and a Petzl Swift RL. I have not been using the Petzl as much since getting the Fenix. The Fenix is just a lot lighter when wearing and battery management is super easier.
I have to say I really like my Fenix HM65R with the only slight annoyance being the headband is kind of small. I don't think I have a freakishly big head but even at the band's most relaxed state it's still a little tighter than I'd like.
All these vids have been great so far but I disagree with the complaints on Peax with this one. Peax by far has the best red light - that should be a consideration here. Complaining about a headache with the Peax being an extra ounce seems whiny and likely not true. That would be like whining you get a headache blowing up your sleeping pad instead of using a battery operated blowup one, which you yourself said you shouldn’t even be out there if you can’t do that which I agree with.
My thoughts exactly. The headlamp is unnoticeable most of the time because I wear a hat in every season. Nobody notices an extra oz that’s just ridiculous nitpicking. Like you said the red light is the best and the battery life is fantastic. Peax did a great job
ive gone thru 2 of them. quit working after first charge.
I’ve got that nu25 and been happy, especially compared to my previous headlamp which was a freakishly underpowered floor only lamp. I had never thought of the option to operate while charging that’s great, when you get back from Alaska- maybe talk about your battery bank also? I’ve got a nitecore 10,000 but probably want to add a second bank or get something bigger for this year.
I'm guessing the comments will have a lot of differnt headlamps people like - which is awesome reference for those looking into one. My favoret BY FAR is the O-Lamp Perun 2. First the Con - its one of the heavier headlamps (personally I dont care). Pros (and there are a lot) - 3 main settings (not including the strobe and SOS also) plus super bright setting my buddies and me call Daylight Mode (its that brignt) / fully rechargeable / recharge outlet is magnetic / magnetic charging base allows you to stick the lamp anywhere metal around camp to use as alternate light source / memory setting / close to person or object autodim / great beam intensity and spotlighting / at lower power great wide beam / side and top head band to assure solid fit / 360 pivot for whatever angle you want the light and easily turned / Can be removed easily from the headlamp strap to turn into a regular flashlight or even have clip added to attach to bino harness or other items / low battery vibration notification / lockout mode / moonlight mode / long runtime - if you cant tell I am a big fan. Nothing else comes close for me but some may not like the size/weight factor. Personally for me an extra 2 ounces give or take for a premium piece of kit is more than worth it . Its a great all around headlamp. If weight and size really is a turnoff for some I'd suggest the Fenix HM 50R V2
1lumen.com/review/olight-perun-2/
Does it have a red light?
@@sammiller4321 No but for me that is a non-issue. Red light does nothing for me. If you want a multifunction light headlamp with red light, I'd look at the Nitecore NU33
@@Joel_Unbound ok thanks
Im running 2 -NU25's and a petzel E light for backup.
Has to have red LED.
Has to have a metal frame.
Prefer Bluetooth capable to fine tune the brightness levels.
And something NEEDS to be said about headlamp etiquette! Stop looking at people with your freakin 12,000 lumen torch! You want the power of the sun on your forehead, take responsibility for blinding people.
Also, I live in an Alaskan town where people pay big money to visit and vacation too. They walk down our roads at night with their bright headlamps looking at houses and into windows without realizing what they are doing. Turn those lumens down you scared-i-cats😂 ! Those people are the same who say: “I love hiking/camping in the dark”. Then proceed to turn the immediate area into daylight with all their lights. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Just something to consider, you know, to be considerate. 👍
I would imagine manufacturers play with temperature to “achieve” their run time estimates.
Fenix is the best.
What model is your recommendation?
@@sammiller4321 HM 70R HM60R are both great. Get a 34000 mhr battery for them. Fenix built to last. There are other models as well. Depends how much output you want. The 2 I mentioned work great for hunting and fishing.