Headtorch

Luke

15/05/2012 at 12:06

Last year my old petzl tikka died it was replaced with a alpkit one which I was pretty impressed with until I killed it, but as I use them outside in all weathers I really need a replacement that is waterproof for use in more than a light shower, can any one suggest a headlight that is bright with a decent reach on high beam, that the batteries will last a reasonable time and is also waterproof?
Budget up to £100

Zuma

15/05/2012 at 12:50

Well if you liked a Petzl why not again a Petzl? They are great and trustworthy, different leds for differnt uses. I like the Tikka XP2. Simply because the bright far beam led handy when there is a need to see further and a dedicated red led for night vision. Also an indicator when battery goes empty.

Guy Hurst

15/05/2012 at 12:58

The Black Diamond Storm is a very reliable torch with a good beam, and I think it's rated as waterproof rather than just splash proof.

The Dead Dodo

15/05/2012 at 14:29

As Zuma has said the Tikka XP2 is a brilliant headtourch. Love mine and the differnt features it has.

2 Beam strengths and sos flash

red light (think also has sos flash)

Slid on the front the give the beam a wider angle

Batter indicator

whistle on the strap

and waterproof (which it deffintly is as ive used it on a river on a night time white water kayaking trip).

While also being under half what your budget is so could pick up 2 and keep one as a spare.

Montgomery Wick

15/05/2012 at 14:50

I need a new torch after the failure of an Alpkit Gamma. Probably going for a Petzl Pixa (2 or 3) - AAs, tough, waterproof, no cables to come loose.

copie

15/05/2012 at 22:48

i use a led lenser h7r for night walking as well as rock fish in scotland when i end up stopping a few hours after dark , i normally only need it on half power then if you need to can turn power up , i been so impressed i have one in my work van all the time now as well