The Best Headlamps for Hunting of 2022
BY Herschel Smith
2 years, 7 months ago
At Outdoor Life.
They list some lights that throw a lot of lumens, but that isn’t everything, and it’s not most important for me.
For example, I refuse to have a headlamp that isn’t “hybrid.” For example, this model they review is hybrid and can use both a rechargeable battery pack or 3AAA batteries.
I also require the red light for early morning walks to the tree stand.
If readers have any additions, please recommend your favorite in the comments.
On May 15, 2022 at 9:08 pm, Fred said:
I don’t have a recommendation but I will say that lumens means nothing. Some lights are very bright at the source, even blindingly. But the beam they cast is a mere 30 feet or so. And the color of some is so unnatural they don’t provide for excellent distinction of objects at a distance. I need a beam that spots. Not that I spotlight hunt, but I need to see at distance, with clarity, in the woods.
On May 15, 2022 at 10:25 pm, Bradley A Graham said:
I have had Petzl and Black Diamond but NOTHING beats a Fenix.
On May 15, 2022 at 10:42 pm, Herschel Smith said:
@Bradley,
Please supply model and linky thingy.
On May 18, 2022 at 9:44 pm, Bradley A Graham said:
My apologies for not responding sooner.
After 22 years of using headlamps at work my parameters were…..Lumens, battery life, price and comfort. I used headlamps on the average of 1-4 hours a day 6 days a week. In all fairness Petzl and Black Diamond make great headlamps but some issues (durability and corrosion) made me seek another brand. Bought a Fenix HL 20 and never looked back. That was well over 10 years ago. Since then i have owned a HL 30, HL 35 and a HL 23.
It was critical that i had a reliable and quality headlamp while working solo at night . My only complaint is they are battery hungry but I never had a Fenix fail EVER.
On May 18, 2022 at 11:39 pm, Michael in nowhereland said:
I have a Fenix HM 50. Red light and 3 modes of white. Works good uses the 165??? Battery. I carry a spare and a solar charger that works well. Wore it a bunch when I lived in Kodiak and it survived the rain. Not as light as my cheap Rayovac but better built. FWIW I usually buy the cheap ones on sale and they seem to work well enough but I also carry a regular flashlight as well.