Is this a good running headlamp? I need 1 for a race coming up but don't want to spend a fortune....
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It's a little tight on the head but if u wear a baseball hat with it, I hardly notice it. But yes good and bright most of the time I use the dimmer setting. Can't be beat for the price
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I gave it to my boyfriend for working on his car, and he has told me it's really useful and sturdy (he drops things!).
639813
This is a great running headlamp. I used it pretty extensively during my half-marathon prep last fall.
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My husband, the perfectionist, swears by this and says it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. He goes on and on how this thing is such good quality and is worth way more than what they charge for it!
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It's a good lamp, I used it for running also and I live in Alaska. So trust me I have used it in the worse running conditions.
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Yes it is!! I use it for various outdoor activities and it holds up just fine.The straps stay nice and tight on your head and the tilt mechanism doesn't move unless you move it yourself.
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It depends on which setting you use, i.e. light intensity. All possible settings are LED so battery life is as good as nay other headlamp.
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the light is really super bright, difficult to say exact distance. Cars are usually flashing back to me, asking to dim my light :). However, there are some limitations - there is a big fifference in intensity using 1x cree and 2x crees, but no much difference when 3x cree is in use. Also with maximum light, headlamp is ON for 1 hour only. And it is very very hot - I do not recommend it for use in warm environments - it will overheat easily. For more questions feel free to contact: novakold@seznam.cz
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I've dont know cause I'm not really looking at it while running or can see what a car sees....I use Nike+ running app and the phone stays lit up the whole time running, so thats a light? sorry! I run early mornings so I have a head light and other lights and a reflective hat.
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I have not used this light for hiking. I use it around the house, yard and for working on my car. The lamp has a single LED that's better for distance and a cluster of 3 LEDS that is better suited to area illumination. Both the Single and Cluster of 3 LEDs can be set to high or low brightness. The single LED on high reaches out to about 40 feet when it's very dark. It shines further but not bright enough to make out fine details. It's perfectly fine for me to use in the yard at night if I need something from my shed. Bright enough to see around me (I have a large yard) but not so bright that it blinds me when I look at something closer. I've been so pleased with this light that I purchased two more to keep in the cars. My only reservation with you using it for hiking is I assume you wouldn't actually be hiking in complete darkness. Dusk maybe? I don't know how much it would help when there is some ambient light. For use at a campground when it has gone complete dark I think it will be great.
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I don't think this would be a problem with this headlamp. It has never happened to me.
703306
No, this is a *low watt* flasher for 24 watt 'led' only...the electrical current of head lights requiring much more. Get a flasher labeled "headlight"
83018
The batteries only have enough stored power to run a headlamp for about that length of time. You can get extra batteries for very little money on Amazon. Keep them charged and with you and the inconvenience will be minimal.
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Haven't used either of the ones you mentioned, but the best one I have ever used is this: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SE1WHLT-B-Sportsman-Function-Headlight/dp/B001H9NR76 I use it mainly as a work light. The diffuser, whiteness and high output are better than any other headlight I have used when working on wiring, making similar colors easy to differentiate. The blue LCD also emits enough near-UV to make it useful for finding automotive coolant leaks. If you don't need the diffuser, blue LED, voltage regulation or cool running, then Rayovac's 3-watt 85-lumen model that runs from 3AA cells might be more to your liking: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-Sportsman-Xtreme-3AA-size-Headlight/dp/B001KYFZL4 Both models were available at lower cost from a local WalMart when I bought the one I now use.
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It depends on the particular platform you want to use it on. Surefire obviously makes a good light, but do ask a lot of money for them! Mag light also is good. You will find that quality over quantity will win in this, because if you go cheap, you'll pay in the end.
189100
I used on my moped and it's not bright enough but gave a cool white light. Don't use for headlamps!
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I'd say more like a mini flood. 100 deg is probably about right. For a really small light they put out good amount of light. When you look at them head on ( as on coming traffic would see them) they are very bright. I'm using them as extra backup lights mounted flush in my custom jeep bumper. They work well for that but wouldn't be a good fog/ spot/ driving light... Not enough throw on distance. Although for mtn biking they might be awesome helmet or bar lights. Hope that helps.
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That's funny, I didn't notice that when I ordered mine. Must just be a typo. The one they sent me is a headlight and has a battery-pack that plugs into the cord. Pretty decent light, but you have to make sure to unplug it from the battery when you're not using it or it will drain the battery very quickly.
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The housing is fine. The lamp is labeled off-road and not dot. I have run them for a few months and with the angle adjusted properly they are not causing problems on the road at night (no highness flashes from oncoming traffic). The hid lights on other cars are still brighter when they pass me. All considered these are great and I love them.
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Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In thd end, I settled on a 600-lumen NiteRider (lots of other, similar choices are commonly available now) to provide a single light for signs and surfaces. Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In... » Read More Excellent questions. It will illuminate reflective street signs to a point, but I found I really needed two lights, one aimed ahead, for signs, pedestrians, etc. and one aimed down, for potholes and debris. In fact, I did buy two of these lights. I mounted the straight-ahead one on my handlebars and got a handy device to be able mount the downward one on my front fork, at wheel-level.As for illuminating an unlit path, this light is good if you ride at a slow, leisurely pace. You will "outrun" the light if riding im dark conditions at 10-15 MPH, though.In thd end, I settled on a 600-lumen NiteRider (lots of other, similar choices are commonly available now) to provide a single light for signs and surfaces. « Show Less
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I am not a flashlight expert, I use them while hunting, under my truck, under car, just basic stuff. My friend spent 10 times more on his light and his is no brighter than mine. I am very impressed with value/quality, but I have no way of verifying the 250 L's.
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I bought some eBay led headlights that were rated at 150w. The results were not good. Put an HID kit in there instead and it was easily 3 times bbrighter , however the spread is horrible but I have yet to try to aim the headlights. I think that a stock halogen bulb with high output might give you the best balance. Best of luck. I don't regret the hids though, serious upgrade