Headlamp referrals/waterproof?
I'm considering getting a headlamp and wondered if I could get some advice:
- I see some are waterproof; I would think they all should be, and if not, should this be a determining factor for buying one?
- Is a red filter a useful perk?
- Besides battery life, brightness, and weight, is there anything else I should look for?
Good referrals, bad referrals all welcome.
another princeton tec vote
I've had an aurora that survive daily use and abuse in Afghanistan (it was with me for the whole time basically, on my head, around my neck or in my pocket) for 8 months and abuse from me and my kids. I had a LED go disco on one of my 3 auroras and they sent me a new one (headlamp) promptly. I've never had the batteries run completely dead - plenty of warning as the light dims (haven't tried lithiums). Recently got the EOS from REI-outlet for 19 bucks but haven't tried it in the field. It has a nice throw tho.