Cool preview! Nitecore has some good selection of small headlamps also, but my recent personal favorite is Skilhunt H150. It runs on 1AA, has no red light, but has very nice warmish tint and good color rendering index (high CRI led bulb). I'm sort of "tint noob", as when colors are well differentiated one can see much more details and better 3D depth, imho.
I used Petzl for years - I still have a Tikka from 2005 in a drawer somewhere - but recently I picked up a Zebralight H603w, and a Nitecore NU33. The Zebralight has a very broad beam so it's good in enclosed spaces, or when I'm out with a vehicle that has its own headlights, but the Nitecore has a perfect blend of features for hiking and backpacking. It's possibly a little heavier than you'd like.
Caver here. I really like zebralights. They mostly make 18650 headlamps that are going to be heavier but are crazy durable (and super waterproof), have great runtimes, have a high CRI for photography, and are super bright (their $90 models go up to 1,500 lumens). They're my goto for hiking/general purpose. I also have the black diamond and the cheaper petzl in the video. Theyre both solid but aren't as bright and as they're batteries deplete they get dimmer. I do like the glow ring on the petzl for finding the headlamp after setting it down when it's off.
I use my petzl actik on my hardhat for work, and i love it! I was tired of heavy ass headlamps from milwaukee and coast. I'll stick with this one for a while
My wallet and sanity thank you. My kids go on multi-day camping trips as part of the experiential learning at their school. My immediate instinct is to buy the most expensive, top-of-the-line because...my kids. But based on what they're actually doing/not doing and when, it sounds like they'll be just fine with something less expensive.
Ahh I’m so glad this helps! That’s really neat their school does that - what incredible life experience to get at an early age. Yes! Something cheap will totally do the trick, a red light is a nice feature if you’re going multi day and still plenty of cheap options with that feature!
I upgraded to a NITECORE NU43 Lightweight USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp - 1400 Lumens. Im not into lugging batteries and I'm definitely tired of carrying multiple cables. Everything is now USB C.
Just found your channel, nice video. Hiking the AT last year the Nitecore headlamps seemed to be the most popular. I didn’t do any night hiking except to the privy .
who the heck designs things that take 3 batteries, batteries dont come in 3s . also AAAs are horrific, they last a fraction of run time of AAs but cost the same. A head torch that took one or 2xAA would be perfect . USB rechargeable good if battery doesnt just shut off without warning (Energizer I'm looking at you)
Petzl swift rl was the light that made me love headlamps, also the light that made me love those automatically adjusted lights, the light is a bit expensive but its a fkn amazing yet simple light, i hike where i get tons of caves and this light has been AMAZING, cant say you'll love it as much as i do cause we all feel things differently but i love mine so much i even bought an extra battery wich coats half of the price of the lamp so not cheap.
I was considering the PETZYL Actik Core after seeing this review as it’s pretty light at 88g. I bought a bright PETZYL with rechargeable battery around 3 or 4 years ago and dug it out to check the model. At the time I was cycling home from work in the dark and it cast a great pathfinder beam. It turns out it’s the Swift RL 900 lumen and at 102 g is only marginally heavier than the Actik. The new Swift RL is brighter than my model at 1100 lumens and features a red strobe and USB charging which mine doesn’t. Great light and at 100 g it’s light considering its performance. Think I’ll stick with what I’ve got for a planned Camino as it’s only marginally heavier than the Actik (a day of dieting would shed more grams!).
Hey friend, I don't disagree with you as we live in a capitalist society, and could see how you could assume this. I run an outfitter and am a backpacking guide, so I've had to invest in different gear for my clients to use, which is why I've been making these videos because I do have to test out a lot of gear (at different price points) for my job
I bought the spot today for $50 because it said dual fuel but then found out once I got home that the battery was not in it and I had to spend another $30. I’m taking it back. Don’t waste my time black diamond.
Sorry, but audio is in left channel only.
Bump. Definitely experiencing this with headphones.
@@TroyRahaman THANK YOU for letting me know, I'm so sorry about that!
Thank you for letting me know!! I'm sorry about that
Audio wouldn’t work at all when I tried to watch on my tv
thanks. I have been trying to upgrade and I think Im going with the petzel!
I think you'll be happy with it!
Cool preview! Nitecore has some good selection of small headlamps also, but my recent personal favorite is Skilhunt H150. It runs on 1AA, has no red light, but has very nice warmish tint and good color rendering index (high CRI led bulb). I'm sort of "tint noob", as when colors are well differentiated one can see much more details and better 3D depth, imho.
Definitely agree with you on the colors. I haven't seen that Skillhunt yet, I'll have to check that out :) thank you!!
I also have the Petzl Actic Core and it never let me down.
Such a solid and reliable headlamp 🙌 it’s soo bright too
Absolutely gorgeous work and brilliant topic my friend! 👏👏
Thank you so much!
Petzl Actik Core all day ! Love the functions, beam and brightness levels.
I used Petzl for years - I still have a Tikka from 2005 in a drawer somewhere - but recently I picked up a Zebralight H603w, and a Nitecore NU33.
The Zebralight has a very broad beam so it's good in enclosed spaces, or when I'm out with a vehicle that has its own headlights, but the Nitecore has a perfect blend of features for hiking and backpacking. It's possibly a little heavier than you'd like.
Caver here. I really like zebralights. They mostly make 18650 headlamps that are going to be heavier but are crazy durable (and super waterproof), have great runtimes, have a high CRI for photography, and are super bright (their $90 models go up to 1,500 lumens). They're my goto for hiking/general purpose. I also have the black diamond and the cheaper petzl in the video. Theyre both solid but aren't as bright and as they're batteries deplete they get dimmer. I do like the glow ring on the petzl for finding the headlamp after setting it down when it's off.
Fenix has a great line of head lamps i own a fenix HM71r a i enjoy using it.
I use my petzl actik on my hardhat for work, and i love it! I was tired of heavy ass headlamps from milwaukee and coast. I'll stick with this one for a while
I love the Petzl Actik, too! It's super lightweight.
My wallet and sanity thank you. My kids go on multi-day camping trips as part of the experiential learning at their school. My immediate instinct is to buy the most expensive, top-of-the-line because...my kids. But based on what they're actually doing/not doing and when, it sounds like they'll be just fine with something less expensive.
Ahh I’m so glad this helps! That’s really neat their school does that - what incredible life experience to get at an early age. Yes! Something cheap will totally do the trick, a red light is a nice feature if you’re going multi day and still plenty of cheap options with that feature!
I upgraded to a NITECORE NU43 Lightweight USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp - 1400 Lumens. Im not into lugging batteries and I'm definitely tired of carrying multiple cables. Everything is now USB C.
Just found your channel, nice video. Hiking the AT last year the Nitecore headlamps seemed to be the most popular. I didn’t do any night hiking except to the privy .
who the heck designs things that take 3 batteries, batteries dont come in 3s . also AAAs are horrific, they last a fraction of run time of AAs but cost the same. A head torch that took one or 2xAA would be perfect . USB rechargeable good if battery doesnt just shut off without warning (Energizer I'm looking at you)
Very informative. Great job!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
I think the BD Spot is a good mid range option thats reliable
Nice review! Have you tried the PETZL swift rl? Are those any better than the artik core?
Petzl swift rl was the light that made me love headlamps, also the light that made me love those automatically adjusted lights, the light is a bit expensive but its a fkn amazing yet simple light, i hike where i get tons of caves and this light has been AMAZING, cant say you'll love it as much as i do cause we all feel things differently but i love mine so much i even bought an extra battery wich coats half of the price of the lamp so not cheap.
I was considering the PETZYL Actik Core after seeing this review as it’s pretty light at 88g. I bought a bright PETZYL with rechargeable battery around 3 or 4 years ago and dug it out to check the model. At the time I was cycling home from work in the dark and it cast a great pathfinder beam. It turns out it’s the Swift RL 900 lumen and at 102 g is only marginally heavier than the Actik. The new Swift RL is brighter than my model at 1100 lumens and features a red strobe and USB charging which mine doesn’t. Great light and at 100 g it’s light considering its performance. Think I’ll stick with what I’ve got for a planned Camino as it’s only marginally heavier than the Actik (a day of dieting would shed more grams!).
Ok.but what do you wish you got instead
it is a shopping habit for too many people. gimmicks and gadgets instead of tools, skills and knowledge.
Hey friend, I don't disagree with you as we live in a capitalist society, and could see how you could assume this. I run an outfitter and am a backpacking guide, so I've had to invest in different gear for my clients to use, which is why I've been making these videos because I do have to test out a lot of gear (at different price points) for my job
Try Nicole you could be surprised
I haven't heard of them before!
I bought the spot today for $50 because it said dual fuel but then found out once I got home that the battery was not in it and I had to spend another $30. I’m taking it back. Don’t waste my time black diamond.
Isn’t that so annoying 😅 I’m sorry :/ really can’t go wrong with the Petzl, you’ll never buy another headlamp haha