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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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Because I don't want to buy another dedicated running lamp, I'm using my MTB-Lamp for which there is a head-mount available.
Looks a bit dorky and the Battery is too heavy for my head (I wear it on a fuelbelt of sorts).

Nothing beats the look on the face of other runners when you come at them with 1000 Lumen though ;-)


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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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anh1491 wrote:
Looking to buy a new headlamp for safer running in the dark. I'd love to hear suggestions of what model you all recommend!

I want something that will provide plenty of light to see ahead of me - the one I have now is far too weak. I live in the 'burbs so the streets themselves are not very well lit. How many lumens do you think is enough? I've looked at the Black Diamond Sprinter - which says it's 130 lumens, but I'm not sure if that would provide enough brightness.

Thanks!

I use the Silva Runner.
I had a Petzl Mio RXP before the Silva.
That too was good enough but the Silva is better on two fronts:
  • Silva is much smaller and brighter lamp section (550 vs 280 lumens).
  • Silva battery can be attached to headstrap or pocket. Mio has 3xAAA battery unit on the headstrap.


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Re: It's headlamp running season [Titanflexr] [ In reply to ]
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Titanflexr wrote:
Get one of these off ebay: http://www.ebay.com/...&talgo=undefined

Cheap, powerful, enough juice for long runs. Great for streets and trails too.


Looks good. Would there be any practical way of mounting that on a bike helmet?
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Re: It's headlamp running season [Rambler] [ In reply to ]
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Love my Black Diamond Sprinter. Got one about three years ago, and used it a lot, especially in the winter. I got a treadmill a year ago, so haven't done as many daylight-deprived runs, but I still used it with frequency.

About a month ago, the light began having issues and once on, couldn't be turned off. Two weeks ago it stopped working entirely. I contacted Black Diamond, and within a week I had a brand new updated version with 130 lumens. Great company that stands behind their product!

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Re: It's headlamp running season [Rambler] [ In reply to ]
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I just tried putting mine on my helmet; pretty easily actually (the elastic straps are more than long enough).

I was also able to put it on and place the helmet over it (just had to loosen the top strap so the battery pack in back was below the Giro RocLock).



Rambler wrote:
Titanflexr wrote:
Get one of these off ebay: http://www.ebay.com/...&talgo=undefined

Cheap, powerful, enough juice for long runs. Great for streets and trails too.


Looks good. Would there be any practical way of mounting that on a bike helmet?

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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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I always had Petzl lights. The build quality is just great. I still have a few generations back as they never break and I only upgrade to keep up with higher lumen offerings. You can never have enough light in my opinion.
I just upgraded to the Petzl Nao. Have now done 4 or 5 runs with it and am totally loving it.
I run in suburban areas and through dark parks and wooded areas. The vision is just crisp which is important especially now with all the leaves on the ground.
I was running in pouring rain yesterday and it helped to see the puddles with crystal clear water in it very well.

It is rechargable which I love and it is super comfortable. I bought the extension cable so that I could put the battery in a pocket but so far didn't feel like I will ever need that as the lamp is so comfortable on the head.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [bozo3000] [ In reply to ]
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Search for Ultraspire Lumen 170 or Lumen 600 (both lighted belts - not headlamps). I haven't used either, but I do have an Ultraspire pack which is top notch.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [Jason D.] [ In reply to ]
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I use a Petzl Nao. Great piece of kit, although not the cheapest.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [dfroelich] [ In reply to ]
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dfroelich wrote:
Regarding lumen ratings...don't put too much stock in those. The various companies do not rate their lights the same, so a 100 lumen light from company A may be brighter than a 150 from company B. Most are internally consistent though, so that is a help.



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happyscientist wrote:
I am also putting Knucklelights on my holiday wishlist. I know a couple people who prefer those over headlamps.


DH has knuckle lights and loves them - but beware, they do not do well in extremely cold temps - 20 and below.

I use the Icon - and FWIW it's 4 AA batteries, not 3. Still it's not that heavy (weight well distributed) and worth it for 200 lumens.


Knuckle lights are quite awesome. I did have some issues last winter, perhaps due to the temps. One would not turn off and required a battery pull to kill it. Not a big deal and they have proven reliable otherwise. I was quite concerned that it was a sign of imminent failure...but nope.

They are not as bright as the strong headlamps, but you can aim them so precisely, that its a non-issue. I have no problems running known, unlit trails with a single light. On unknown (or more technical) stuff, two is good. Its a little scary losing footing and your arm swings out to counterbalance...then your light source is pointing up in the trees!


Thanks for this info. What is it like to run with them on your hands?
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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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I use a flashlight. Small (18650 battery), aluminum body, tactical LED light, 800 lumens. No problems running while holding the flashlight. I wrap the lanyard around my wrist in case I drop it, and have the house key at the end of the lanyard.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [foniks] [ In reply to ]
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foniks wrote:
I've used decathlon's chest rig this fall. I feel a bit like Ironman, but I like it way better than a headlamp or something that I have to hand carry.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-light-id_8283426.html

Has anybody seen this for sale anywhere in the US? Only options I see are Ebay coming from overseas, which has no shot of being here by Christmas.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [biglazybum] [ In reply to ]
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love my petzl tikka rxp. rechargeable and bright and comfortable. I paid $55 at the REI store in Denver.
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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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I have a Princeton Tek VIZZ. It is about 200 lumens and 3 AAA batteries last a long, long time.

http://www.princetontec.com/vizz

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Re: It's headlamp running season [anh1491] [ In reply to ]
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Someone receommended this to me when I ran at night years ago (or some variation of it):

http://http://www.walmart.com/...table-Strap/19308891 Less than $7.


You honestly do not need that much light, I also carried a small flashlight in one hand as a backup.


Never had a problem. People are going to suggest expensive ones, but there is no need. The light is almost more for cars to see you than for you to see the ground. You only need to see your next step.

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