Headlamp recomendation for under £50?

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14 years ago

I know this kind of question comes up a lot, but I'm after an extra lamp for a helmet. I haven't upgraded my kit in a while, so I'm a bit out of touch with the lamp side of things

The lamp needs to be under £50 and helmet mounted

It ideally should be around 100lm

I don't mind if it is second hand

I've already looked at the Petzl Myo XP, but that's a bit too steep for what it is, I'd be happier with something similar that i could get for about £30.

Has anyone on here have any suggestions or even have an lamp that they would like to sell for second hand?

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sinker
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14 years ago

What are you using at the moment? Could you use you £50 having it upgraded?
I have a Petzl Duo 14 which can be bought 2nd hand (but not mine!) for around the £50ish mark (although they rarely come up.....) which would be hard to beat. It is a fairly good, ultra water-tight, indestructible compromise between cost/brightness/battery life/durability etc.

Yma O Hyd....

Tamarmole
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14 years ago

You could spend a few quid more and get a Fellows workstar.

stuey
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14 years ago

I swear by my oldham + self rescuer battery box + Cree Q5 + that's about it. It's pretty bright, does the job (It is still powered by road lantern batteries) and is pretty good all around. I use a plastic optic and the light spill is ideal.

When I upgrade to a Fellows nuclear flash, it will be surplus to requirements.

Roy Morton
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14 years ago

Roy has a Workstar spare at the moment you could probably get that right away from the man.
A good light and helmet mounted, mine works a treat :thumbup:
Value for money and an unbeatable aftersales service. when you get used to it you can then upgrade to one of his top notch bat roasters 😉

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14 years ago

Cheers for the help guys, i have since contacted Roy regarding his workstar.

Sinker, i may also be interested in purchasing the Petzl:). Will PM you.