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General Category => GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC => Topic started by: jabberwoki on June 14, 2021, 09:58:51 PM

Title: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 14, 2021, 09:58:51 PM: Whatdoyareckon?
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: DeadNutz on June 14, 2021, 10:38:08 PM: That looks pretty cool but how many bugs will it attract when using the white light? At least it has the red option which should be less of a problem and won't destroy your night vision.
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: Rural53 on June 15, 2021, 05:11:16 AM: Base model (AAA batteries, 300 lumens) $30
Sport model (Li ion battery, 360 lumens + spotlight) $50
Pro model (Li ion battery, 500 lumens + spotlight + red light) $70
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: fatfillup on June 15, 2021, 08:39:02 AM: May pop for one. Just can't get enough light anymore. Have tried regular head lamps and they are never aimed at where my eyes are looking in tight spaces so I have to constantly adjust them, hence, I stick with my flash light

No intention of using for outdoor work at night, so no need for red light, unless I change to a profession that uses a red light for advertising :))
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 15, 2021, 06:57:11 PM: Yeah im thinking just the base one.
I`ve learnt that if it`s too bright it`s no good for under hood and the like work.
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: muddy on June 15, 2021, 08:19:43 PM: Neat looking. Not as expensive as I thought.

Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 17, 2021, 08:27:48 PM: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393359480244?hash=item5b960d55b4:g:PpoAAOSw0NNgr2TW

$12 free shipping 350 lumens and usb charging
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 17, 2021, 08:36:06 PM: https://www.ebay.com/itm/265158555266?hash=item3dbcae7682:g:vF0AAOSwvB5gnN5u

Make that $9.81 getting cheaper lol.
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: muddy on June 18, 2021, 08:07:50 PM: Quote from: jabberwoki on June 17, 2021, 08:36:06 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265158555266?hash=item3dbcae7682:g:vF0AAOSwvB5gnN5u

Make that $9.81 getting cheaper lol.
LED lights are usually a get what you pay for type thing

Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 19, 2021, 11:50:13 AM: Yeah as in life. i`ve got 2 reviews on GJ i`ll post them here for all to see.
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: jabberwoki on June 19, 2021, 12:11:23 PM: Both from GJ

1. I would never call a headlamp "cool," but I did purchase this exact one - went with their mid-range model. It's decent and gives off LOTS of light, which is what I wanted. It's a bit pricey, but I've tried cheaper headlamps and they are just that - cheap. I use mine mostly when I access the crawl space under our house, which I use for holiday decoration storage.

2. got one of these too, tried it out this morning for the first time in the garage. I found it not cool at all, but altogether too warm - the heat from the LEDs soaks through the band and warms your brow. Maybe fine for winter in the shop, but I couldn’t wear it more than a half hour. Yeah I know we’re in a heat wave but I don’t need to add to the warmth. Its going back…
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: pep on June 24, 2021, 07:51:05 AM: I like the idea of the wide angle light pattern, thinking about working under a car.

Cannot really tell how much illumination is going on with the thing.

LMAO reading the ebay page.

10/15 cent discount buying more then 1, what a deal! Are people that fking stupid now ?
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: Rusty on June 24, 2021, 03:07:59 PM: :party0036: Worse a lot worse. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Title: Re: Cool head lamp?
Post by: bonneyman on June 24, 2021, 07:10:50 PM: I have this one. Has worked well for me in a dark pawn shop looking for tools in the bottom of a bin allowing both hands to be free. Not cheap (mine was a gift), but adjustable number of bulbs and focus. Battery life is what I would call average.
As I get older I might need to wear this so I can also use a magnifying glass to read small print for myself and/or customers.

https://www.amazon.com/GEAR-140-Lumens-Black-Headlamp/dp/B01LX6SI5Z