Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
Just noticed in the latest copy of Trail Running mag that it get top marks.
I also use the Tikka for my winter fell runs n was thinking of getting one of these because the 160 Lumens.
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
I've got one of those. It's an excellent light. Very light and very bright. I've added a top strap to mine as I don't like the headband too tight. The only real downside is the battery life. Mine is the rechargable version which will run for about 1hr 15 minutes on max or about 2 1/2 hours with lithium batteries.
Really fancy one of these for longer night runs http://www.thephotonshop.co.uk/page50.htm but its not out yet.
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
whats the Trail running magazine like?
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
The Fenix HP20 looks a good choice but it is a bit heavy for trail running (260gr excluding batteries).
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
Thanks All. Interesting re the addition of a third strap, and the relatively short battery life (I get half the winter out of my Tikka XP using it for a couple of hours a week!). Not such a big proble I suppose if its rechargeable though. I believe the H7R also takes standard AAAs, so any idea how long these last on full power?
Agree re the Fenix looking a bit heavy....
goldsim - Trail Running mag is OK, if a bit overly commercial and pitched mainly at beginners (presumably with high disposable incomes!). Still some useful info in it though. There was a thread on here about it a month or so ago.
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
The only difference between rechargable and non-rechargable versions is that you get a charger, 3 AAA rechargable batteries and a point on the light to plug it in. The both will take standard AAA batteries. I haven't tried it but I don't think that trying to run this light on standard AAA batteries ( alkalines) is a good idea.
[Geek mode on] Alkaline batteres perform very poorly at a high current drains so they might not even last as long as the rechargables. This light is also not regulated so will run best with batteries with a fairly flat discharge curve (ie not alkalines). [Geek mode off]
I've only used the light for relatively short runs so far where I recharge it after every run. The only exception being the Lakeland 50 where I used lithium batteries for a longer runtime but these are way too expensive for everyday use.
Re the Fenix. Most of the weight of this light will be in the battery case and batteries. These will be in you pocket or bag and not on your head. 230lumens is overkill for trail running but should be good for off road in the winter.
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
Have you considered the Petzl Myo XP? I use one and find it pretty good, I understand the newer version is a little brighter, and being LED the batteries last for ages. I'd avoid the other Petzl Myos though they seem too complicated with too many components to go wrong - ie little contacts etc inside the head unit for switching between LEDs and the ordinary bulb etc. I've had my MYO XP for about 3 to 4 years with regular weekly winter night fell runs - its never let me down.
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
Must admit I do rate Petzl stuff. My Tikka XP has never let me down either, and the battery life has been phenomenal. Cheers for the techy info OTC - rechargebale is probably the better option by the sound of it, especially as it will mostly be for shorter runs anyway...
Re: LED Lenser H7 Headtorch
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COUGAR
Have you considered the Petzl Myo XP? I use one and find it pretty good, I understand the newer version is a little brighter, and being LED the batteries last for ages. I'd avoid the other Petzl Myos though they seem too complicated with too many components to go wrong - ie little contacts etc inside the head unit for switching between LEDs and the ordinary bulb etc. I've had my MYO XP for about 3 to 4 years with regular weekly winter night fell runs - its never let me down.
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stumpy
Must admit I do rate Petzl stuff. My Tikka XP has never let me down either, and the battery life has been phenomenal. Cheers for the techy info OTC - rechargebale is probably the better option by the sound of it, especially as it will mostly be for shorter runs anyway...
I use an MYO XP all though I've had a few problems they've always replaced the torch with a new one, I also have a hand held Lenser torch which is Awesomewhich I use for rescue work, It's the same size as a Mag lite AA but the beam strength is amazing and has replaced the huge torches we used to carry, Not used the head torch but if it's anything like the hand torch it will be brilliant...