Any of you ever use a head torch?

Kutter · 13 Sep 2009 at 18:42

Petzel are the best. Had one for years, good for putting tent up in the dark.

SexyGreyFox · 13 Sep 2009 at 18:54

I use this one -

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:31

LOL.

doofski said:
Petzel are the best. Had one for years, good for putting tent up in the dark.

That's a skillful torch if it can erect a tent as well

Biohazard · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:34

dmpoole said:
I use this one -

is that you?

Smithy · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:40

Not a head torch, but I can recommend a piece of kit which its use far exceeds its price tag.

B&Q Flexi Arm Clip Light - Small, flexible head, always somewhere to clip it too, brighter than any head torch I've seen and the batteries last forever.

Someone bought this for me for my birthday a few years back. It has been the most well used present I've ever received.

bledd · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:46

i have one of those led keyring things for pc tinkering

TaKeN · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:47

Sorry

Yes, Its the Energizer ones we use here

Not Duracell... lol

itno · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:52

I use torch glasses, http://www.glowsticks.co.uk/acatalog/torch-glasses.html, when tinkering around in pcs. They are good at illuminating the deepest recesses of a pc but they do chew through batteries.

Merlin5 · 13 Sep 2009 at 20:07

Smithy said:
Not a head torch, but I can recommend a piece of kit which its use far exceeds its price tag.

B&Q Flexi Arm Clip Light - Small, flexible head, always somewhere to clip it too, brighter than any head torch I've seen and the batteries last forever.

Someone bought this for me for my birthday a few years back. It has been the most well used present I've ever received.

Actually, that is another idea I like, because clipping it to the pc case would be just as effective. I was looking for a clip on torch as well as a head torch in homebase today, and almost considered popping into B&Q. Hmm, dunno what to go with now

Begbie · 13 Sep 2009 at 20:22

I've got one, think it was about £15, led and pretty bright.

SexyGreyFox · 13 Sep 2009 at 21:26

Biohazard said:
is that you?

Yes but there are better pics if you click on my sig

VaderDSL · 13 Sep 2009 at 21:28

Bought a £15 cheapish one from Clas Ohlson, 3 bright LEDs for when I go camping, and it also has a red LED for night time use.

jellybeard999 · 13 Sep 2009 at 22:07

As mentioned, Petzl are the only brand worth bothering with.

freebooter · 13 Sep 2009 at 22:30

A high street catalogue shop sells unbranded versions of the Energizer ones quite cheap. I got a 6 led version for about £5-7. It works well and has several modes; 2 white led, 4 white led or two red led flashing. The red flashing mode is useless though.

For a more advanced and powerful one the one sold by Alpkit has a very good reputation and is only £15 delivered.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16345&category_id=253

Tomsk · 13 Sep 2009 at 22:45

I have a Cybalite 5 LED headtorch that I sometimes use. It has 3 power settings and also tilts.
Sometimes I use a 1xAA cell Fenix held in my mouth instead.

The Badger · 13 Sep 2009 at 22:57

I bought a one, very useful. I took it down Download festival and also when im out on expeditions. (got my BELA)

Reginald · 13 Sep 2009 at 23:02

Saw one in my local total petrol station this evening... Rrp&9.99 but selling for 2.99

ash_91 · 13 Sep 2009 at 23:30

Got an LED and a bulb one for fishing, led beats bulb hands down

Merlin5 · 14 Sep 2009 at 16:30

So, I just bought this (btw,thanks for all your suggestions chaps)

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And nearly bought this as well, which is only a fiver.

The Dread Pirate · 14 Sep 2009 at 16:35

Yeah at night it's easy to annoy people by just looking at them with a head torch