Tintin wrote:I use an eGear Picolite. it is great for just around the campsite and weighs ~10g.
https://www.rei.com/product/803136/egea ... ipper-lite
Neo wrote:My varta rechargeable aaa batteries fit but the casing doesn't completely seal. Have read about this problem in a review online.
Neo wrote:...t can anyone suggest a headlamp that uses two aaa batteries? .
Stew63 wrote:Orion wrote:Stew63 wrote:For my UltraLight hiking kit I use a Fenix HL05 headlamp that weighs in at only 12grams...
Did you weigh it? It would be more like 19g if you believe the manufacturer's website specification.
They say 13g empty and CR2032 batteries weigh 3g each.
My keychain LED doesn't have a strap which probably accounts for the 7g difference. A strap is a distinct advantage. Also it's sometimes hard to find the thing since it's so small. But in full power mode it's surprisingly bright, twice the lumens of the HL05. It is sufficient for travel over terrain that isn't too demanding.
The main problem with coin cell battery headlamps is how long they last in higher intensity mode.
I tried weighing the HL05 just now - hard to get a definitive answer without using precise lab scales - but with the excess headband cut off and batteries it's about 16gm. My 6gm Photon Micro (keychain light) although greater in lumens than the HL05 tends to throw those lumens everywhere - like a lantern - great for lighting up a whole tent but without being adaptive to any headstrap and being only a small 'flood light' is a bit limited in practical use. The HL05 on the other hand focuses the 8lumens it's got into somewhat of a beam (in comparison) - the adjustable/tilting head, the elastic headband, high/low white, red led, and ease of battery replacement without doubt makes the HL05 much more convenient for me - but I still carry the 6gm Photon Micro as a backup. Although the HL05 is only 8lumens (max) I can easily read a book on low (4lumen?) and easily get around the campsite, cook dinner etc. on high. I generally find it useful for a 3 night trip in summer before batteries need to be replaced.
I realise 8lumens will not suit most people who like 100+ lumens to light up the whole campsite but it mostly works just fine for me with the HL05. Depends on who with/what I'm doing really on a hike as to which light I take along.
Neo wrote:Noticed I've now lost the little clip off the Ion casing so using some tape to prevent bumping it and dropping off.
I still like it but can anyone suggest a headlamp that uses two aaa batteries? Will keep my eyes out for one too.
north-north-west wrote:Neo wrote:...t can anyone suggest a headlamp that uses two aaa batteries? .
Princeton Tec Byte.
It's a basic light - red, low, high, off. Small, light enough. Nat a bad light for camp use - haven't walked with it yet.
Orion wrote:As an alternative to my sometimes awkward 12g keychain light, I bought a Fenix HL05 for $15.
On the Fenix website they specify a weight of 13g, without batteries. So with two CR2032 batteries (Energizer brand 240mAH = 3g each) I expected a 19g headlamp. It seemed heavier than that to me when I examined it, and indeed it *is* heavier. The weight specification on the website is deceptive in that it does not include the weight of the headband strap.
Headlamp weight: 13.1g
Batteries: 2.8g each (cheap Chinese batteries that came with it)
Strap: 10.1g
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Total: 28.8g
So it's 29g headlamp... or a 19g light that you could clip onto something. My keychain light is smaller, lighter, and outputs a nice bright light. The light from the Fenix is somewhat dim and diffuse.
It was only $15. I'll still find some use for it.
But I wouldn't have bought it if they'd been honest about the weight.
Caveat emptor.
Mark F wrote:Lithium primary (non-rechargeable) AA = 16g, AAA = 8g
NiMH (Enerloop X) AA = 30g, AAA = 13g
jeremyw wrote:Is this from Wikipedia? I could be wrong or thinking of something else but I'm pretty sure I've weighed my lithium AAA in at 24g a pop.
jeremyw wrote:Mark F wrote:Lithium primary (non-rechargeable) AA = 16g, AAA = 8g
NiMH (Enerloop X) AA = 30g, AAA = 13g
Is this from Wikipedia? I could be wrong or thinking of something else but I'm pretty sure I've weighed my lithium AAA in at 24g a pop.
Mark F wrote:No, I have the weights in my gear spreadsheet based on my scales. I also checked the weight on the scales before posting.
jeremyw wrote:Orion wrote:As an alternative to my sometimes awkward 12g keychain light, I bought a Fenix HL05 for $15...
Aren't those basically little "i'm here" lights you put on your arms, backpack and things while running at night? Can't imagine they're really useful.
johnw wrote:Slightly OT, but only slightly. What small/light headlamp has the brightest/longest throw RED led? I'm thinking for spotlighting use. My PTec Byte (on red) is useful at short range around camp but doesn't have the reach for anything more.
magoo wrote:This looks interesting:
http://www.litesmith.com/nitecore-nu20- ... -headlamp/
32.9g (using ultralight headband)/ 350 lumen (max)
Seems to be lightest USB rechargeable headlamp with a decent brightness level.
OP wanted a decent head strap - which can be had for a 20g weight penalty.
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