Best headtorch?

[SpruceRI]

I've currently got one I bought from B&Q years ago. It takes 2 AA batteries.

But I'm aware that it doesn't throw out much light, which is frustrating.


I see lots of LED ones advertised, but I've never thought that LED throws out much light either.


So recommendations please?

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

Country Walking mag have just voted Petzl the best, can't remember which model though. I have a Petzl, mine has a very fiddly switch but is at least seven years old.

 

[Rudey]

The OH got me an LED one from Halfords and it was grand! I rode wearing it! Cost abit mind, but definitely worth it! Only downside, it's not yearling proof lol! Had it hung on my peg outside of my stable, and Rox 'twanged it' repeatedly against the brick wall until it shattered it into pieces!

**note to self - keep everything out of yearlings reach** xx

 

[hadfos]

Ask your farrier

Ours turned up with one and it is pretty damn good...led's i believe

 

[Rudey]

LMAO! Never thought of that - My farrier wears one too! xx

 

[mazziek]

i got mine off ebay, it has 6 led's u can have either one on, 3 on or all six on, it also has normal torch light too, which is great when going near horses heads as its not too bright. takes 3xAAA batteries too

 

[Sussexbythesea]

I have LED one from Halfords - bought last weekend - it has two settings one is very bright and the other more subdued.

Great for leg checking on dark winter nights.

 

[Wheels]

Petzl!

They are awesome. Mine has a difuser which spreads light around more

I think it was about £40 but defo worth it

 

[DTMDAN]

Another vote for Petzl from me!

I used to have one for an emergency caving light and stood up to the rigors of that very well. Not cheap but will last for ages. And depending on the model, very bright.

 

[qwertyuiop]

I have an LED one that has 3 intensity settings, the head can be angled (useful to avoid shining in your horse's face). My friends light shines in white or red. Horses that dislike the white light, seem less bothered by the red.

 

[Theresa_F]

I have this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenser-Head-Fire...0884&sr=1-6

Really good light, I use it for when poo picking after dark and doing rugs, picking out feed etc when in the field.

My two very quickly got used to the headlight and it did not seem to bother them and I find it useful to have a powerful light and my hands free.

 

[Horsemad12]

Mine has 25 LED's - am I greedy?

It is very bright though

 

[yethersgill]

Hubby and I have both got LED ones.
Not sure which type we have (think they may have come from e-bay) but they seem to be pretty indestructable and very bright

 

[suzysparkle]

Princeton Tec Apex, without question and worth every penny if you need a powerfull one.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/L...GLUK&cc=GBP

 

[soulfull]

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Another vote for Petzl from me!

I used to have one for an emergency caving light and stood up to the rigors of that very well. Not cheap but will last for ages. And depending on the model, very bright.

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They are the best. I do a lot of camping with cub scouts and the leaders all told me they are the best, must say been impressed with mine

 

[ester]

mine has v few leds. think I can have 1, 3 or 5 on, I use it so others can see me.

LED light is very eary and blue too though.

 

[LizzieJ]

Petzl

 

[Meandtheboys]

me too....got the led version from Halfords £9.99 and I can poo pick on an evening now with mine.

 

[SpruceRI]

Thanks all

Will go off and look at all those on t'internet