Seeking Type of headtorch?

[FlashPan]

Hey all,

I have a couple of very very basic head torches and I've decided to look for a better upgrade in the range of waterproof-ness (nothing to go diving/swimming with). I was then also thinking about the on/off switch.

All the torches I am seeing have a push button on/off switch, which to my mind is not great is they are accidently switched on whilst in your bag.

I know you could leave the batts out or inserted in the wrong order but when it is dark could be hard to get setup.

So.....

Anyone aware of a head torch that doesn't have an on/off push button...something like a twist cap type thing I guess?

Cheers

 

[petrochemicals]

There are twist cap types avaliable, but there are newer ir sensor ones that sense how bright you need the light and due to this do not turn on if in close quarters.

Also the term "lock-out" is used on head torches (and anything else) with buttons, to lock them out.

 

[mrcharly]

I rate the alpkit gamma. The switch is a push-membrane type and I've never had it switch on in a bag. Gets chucked in a bag full of tools and all sorts.

 

[sandbender]

Paul Kirtley posted a review of the Surefire head torch the other day, it twists to activate and will be quite tough and long lived.

 

[Bowlander]

Paul Kirtley posted a review of the Surefire head torch the other day, it twists to activate and will be quite tough and long lived.

Needs to be for £200!

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[ozzy1977]

My princeton tec fred is push button but never had it switch on on its own

 

[Tonyuk]

Check out the petzl e-light. The older version came in a small red plastic case which would prevent it ever turning on in a pack. The newer one doesn't come with a case but still has the rotating side switch, I've never had mine turn on by accident (Either version)

Tonyuk

 

[sandbender]

Check out the petzl e-light. The older version came in a small red plastic case which would prevent it ever turning on in a pack. The newer one doesn't come with a case but still has the rotating side switch, I've never had mine turn on by accident (Either version)

I have one of the older cased ones and have carried it daily for ten years or so, great wee torches, it is a shame they dispensed with the case, it made for a nice wee package.

 

[sandbender]

Needs to be for £200!

I didn't check the price, indeed, quite pricey.

 

[petrochemicals]

A quick search flicks this up, looks similar to the ulrtrafire, but a bit cheaper

http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/princeton-tec/princeton-tec-sync-led-head-torch.html

 

[BLAG]

I have far too many headtorches and can strongly recommend the petzl nao..reactive lighting makes for great battery life. Good enough to run through the woods at night, for sport or from squirrels

 

[roger-uk]

I'd go for the alpkit gamma - does all I want of it and cheap enough to lend to Scouts and lose it