Hi guys.
I'm in the market for a new headtorch. USB rechargeable would be nice, currently looking at the Ridgemonkey VRH300 as TFT have it on offer for the next few days on eBay (£39.99 with free case)
What would everyone recommend in this rough price bracket?
Cheers!
I'm in the market for a new headtorch. USB rechargeable would be nice, currently looking at the Ridgemonkey VRH300 as TFT have it on offer for the next few days on eBay (£39.99 with free case)
What would everyone recommend in this rough price bracket?
Cheers!
In reply to Post #1
LED Lenser, German engineering and they come with a 5 year warranty.
Ridgemonkey dont make torches, dont believe the hype.
LED Lenser, German engineering and they come with a 5 year warranty.
Ridgemonkey dont make torches, dont believe the hype.
In reply to Post #1
can't see the point of rechargeable, what if it accidentally runs out in the middle of night when you need it the most?
I don't see the point of high powered either that floodlight the bank, for that reason I use a Petzl Zipka.
It has a thin retractable cord which allows you to wear the torch like a watch so easy to find in the middle of night and a lot comfier than having it around your neck or head, it uses 3xAAA batteries which last a long time and when they do finally run out just change them.
can't see the point of rechargeable, what if it accidentally runs out in the middle of night when you need it the most?
I don't see the point of high powered either that floodlight the bank, for that reason I use a Petzl Zipka.
It has a thin retractable cord which allows you to wear the torch like a watch so easy to find in the middle of night and a lot comfier than having it around your neck or head, it uses 3xAAA batteries which last a long time and when they do finally run out just change them.
Nothing wrong with rechargeable headtorches. Most people have a power pack so no harm to leave them on charge during day when not needing them or even leaving the, charging when sleeping as you will know where they are. Over a season, it will save you a fortune in batteries & also mean not being caught out without spares in your bag when you need them during a session! Gardner do a rechargeable one for under £20 which is bloody bright as completely blinded myself for a minute in the shop when having a look at them! If I didn't already had
Be a Ridgemonkey one that lasts 3 nights before needing charging again with frequent use I would definitely be looking at the Gardner one
Be a Ridgemonkey one that lasts 3 nights before needing charging again with frequent use I would definitely be looking at the Gardner one
In reply to Post #3
Yeah LedLenser was my go-to, still might go for it...
I will always have a battery pack to keep on top of charge, but the Ridgemonkey also has four power status LEDs.
I don't need mega brightness and fiddly settings, one button works fine for me. (However, the possibility of a beam setting isn't a bad thing)
Yeah LedLenser was my go-to, still might go for it...
I will always have a battery pack to keep on top of charge, but the Ridgemonkey also has four power status LEDs.
I don't need mega brightness and fiddly settings, one button works fine for me. (However, the possibility of a beam setting isn't a bad thing)
In reply to Post #4
Which Ridgemonkey headtorch do you have? Opinions? Pros, cons etc.?
Which Ridgemonkey headtorch do you have? Opinions? Pros, cons etc.?
£40 on a head torch you must be mad,rechargeable ones on eBay for about a fiver,I have a couple and there spot on
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I'm bored of the sh*te eBay ones... those are the ones that lack reliability!
Mad how we all spend thousands on rods, reels, bivvies, bait etc, yet £40 on a headtorch sounds ridiculous!
I'm bored of the sh*te eBay ones... those are the ones that lack reliability!
Mad how we all spend thousands on rods, reels, bivvies, bait etc, yet £40 on a headtorch sounds ridiculous!
In reply to Post #8
Take a look at the fenix range.I have 2 of theirs both are superb.I had a ridgemonkey one and hated it,big bulky and made a horrible high pitch noise.
Take a look at the fenix range.I have 2 of theirs both are superb.I had a ridgemonkey one and hated it,big bulky and made a horrible high pitch noise.
In reply to Post #9
Interesting, i'll give them a look
Interesting, i'll give them a look
In reply to Post #3
Cant agree more with this, i have a petzl tikka unsure of the price but perfect for the job, great battery life and plenty bright enough
Cant agree more with this, i have a petzl tikka unsure of the price but perfect for the job, great battery life and plenty bright enough
In reply to Post #2
Agree with Led Lenser. I've got through a bunch of carp company ones which were poor and had a led Lenser now for 3 or 4 years and it has been great
Agree with Led Lenser. I've got through a bunch of carp company ones which were poor and had a led Lenser now for 3 or 4 years and it has been great
In reply to Post #12
Zebralight, armytek, olight .
Zebralight, armytek, olight .
In reply to Post #1
I have the Nitecore NU25 rechargeable head torch, it's just over £30 but spot on, easy to use, multiple options including two red brightness and a soft reading colour. Was recommend on here, have a look at reviews and YouTube.
I have the Nitecore NU25 rechargeable head torch, it's just over £30 but spot on, easy to use, multiple options including two red brightness and a soft reading colour. Was recommend on here, have a look at reviews and YouTube.
In reply to Post #1
Another thumbs up for Led Lenser long battery life adjustable light and brightness seen them at £29.99 on there website a couple of days ago.
Another thumbs up for Led Lenser long battery life adjustable light and brightness seen them at £29.99 on there website a couple of days ago.