in need of a head torch recommendations please?

[Man of Tanith]

So my cheap head torch from tesco has finally given up the ghost its served me well but leaves me without illumination.
i have a budget of approx £20 pounds what would you recommend?
thanks in advance

 

[Nemesis]

I've always used the Alpkit Gammas http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16345&category_id=25 Great kit and very reasonably priced (£12.50)

 

[plastic-ninja]

Alpkit are the dogs testes when it comes to headtorches.
You will have to pay at least £40 to come anywhere close to the gamma from any other maker.
I bought junior one at the Bushcraft show and , rather foolishly , actually gave it to him!
He now has a much better headtorch than I do for rather less money!!
Simon

 

[spandit]

+1 for the Alpkit Gamma. They are heavy & bulky compared to some but the features & price make up for that

 

[Biker]

I picked up one very much like of these in B&Q for about a tenner last year, works lovely. Mine doesn't have the red LED but has two superbright magnified LEDs on a dim and bright setting. Only downside I can see is it doesn't have a over the head strap, but it's no big deal really.

 

[spandit]

It seems that cheap headtorches are everywhere now, with super bright LED's that flash/change brightness etc. A few years ago, you had to spend money to get something decent

 

[tartanferret]

The Alpkit Gamma got so many thumbs ups when i asked this very question that santa is bringing me one and one for a relatives christmas pressie.

Hurry up xmas !

 

[Maxip]

+1 for the Energizer. I have this as my lightweight torch and it lives in the car most of the time. No variable brightness but gives off a good beam and the red LED is extremely useful.

 

[khimbar]

Alpkit gamma.

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Somewhere there should be a sticky that says 'Want a headtorch? Alpkit Gamma'.

 

[Biker]

That website linked to the Alpkit Gamma above is offering effectively a "group buy" Normal price £12.50 but buy 5 or more of the same colour you get it for £11 each.

No experience with the Alpkit but can see if they're such a good torch why people would rave about them.

 

[Fizzy]

Alpkit gamma.

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Somewhere there should be a sticky that says 'Want a headtorch? Alpkit Gamma'.

Indeed, it's the one I always recommend, and the service I've had from Alkpit has been top notch!

 

[Retired Member southey]

Niteeyez head strap.

 

[Bowlander]

I've got the Energizer, a Petzl Tikka and a cheapy from the Petrol station. The battery cover falls off the cheapy, the petzl case cracked but the energizer is going strong. I'm going to buy an Alpkit though, as the rear red led will come in handy walking dark country lanes.

 

[calibanzwei]

Alpkit Gamma

 

[Teepee]

A Petzl Tikka 2 and an energizer with the red led. I rate both.

I've really smashed the petzl a few times on head height trees and it laughed. Don't know how others are cracking them.

The energizers are good too and very waterproof.

Of all the headtorchs I've had, the petzl is fave. The batteries last 4 times as long as the energizers and the beam spread is the best.

 

[Bowlander]

The crack in the Petzl Tikka Plus appeared after I dropped it onto a track when I couldn't feel my fingers, it was about -15c at the time and my guess is that another torch would have shattered completely. It still works well, but I'd think twice before shelling out £30 for a torch again.

 

[jeffz]

Robert Dyas has a really good CREE LED one for £9.99. Runs on AAAs, and has adjustable beam.

 

[dave53]

+1 alpkit gamma regards dave

 

[lannyman8]

So my cheap head torch from tesco has finally given up the ghost its served me well but leaves me without illumination.
i have a budget of approx £20 pounds what would you recommend?
thanks in advance

hey sam check out the energiser headtorch in argos, its about £15 ish, its really good with red filter and differing levels of LED brightness.....

 

[Jinsin456]

Massive plus for the alpkit gamma, I've had mine on a good few trips now and it's always been brilliant.