OK, it's that time of year again... Headtorch geeks, start your engines...

My trusty Petzl Duo14 is showing signs of cracking on the battery box after xx years of dependable use so I started looking at the market and even joined the candlepower forums (oh, the shame!)

I first spotted the Fenix H20, available on eBay for £70-80 and giving a light output of 230 Lumens. It looks like a quality piece of kit and 230 Lumens sounds nice and bright compared to the Duo or a Myo XP. I was tempted, but then noticed...

The Magicshine... designed as a bike light but available with a head harness etc and available as a full package (head harness lamp, battery and charger) from the American eBay for 96 dollars. This one gives - wait for it - 900 Lumens and there is also a 1400 Lumens version! Hope Vision 4 eat your heart out...

Has anyone any experience of these lamps?