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1. Alex - Member

   For my (very old :() Birthday I'm off to the Pyrenees for a three day pass storming epic. Have most of the kit sorted, but need a lightweight but powerful Headtorch.

   Have some of the cheap alpkit ones for walking the mutt, but wanted something a bit brighter and more robust.

   What's good? Ta.

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. Surf-Mat - Member

   I have a Petzl Myo XP and it's brilliant - super bright, bombproof, not too heavy and lasts ages. Got it cheap (but new) from an ebay seller. Use mine for night time trail running which is about as tough a test of a headtorch as you can get - works perfectly.

   Highly recommended.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. r6ymy - Member

   Or the new Petzl Tikka XP2,about 75% of the performance of the Myo XP and half the weight.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. chutney13 - Member

   2nd for myo xp, had mine about 4 years and you can't tell.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. sweepy - Member

   I like the Tikka xp, ace for trail running, and passable for biking.

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. Alex - Member

   My word, agreement on STW! Whatever next. Thanks fellas, I'll go do the eBay thing and see what's what. Old one sounds a better buy in terms of cash, but I'm sure I'll end up with the new one

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. grumm - Member

   Hmm, they may have put better LEDs in them by now but I have an expensive Petzl headtorch (Myo 3) from a couple of years ago - the alpkit one is much brighter, and doesn't seem any less sturdy (plus the led on the back is handy imo).

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. ElShalimo - Member

   Alpkit Gamma - silly low price £12.50 and top quality unit !!
   It's slightly harder on batteries than the petzl, black diamond etc but you can buy a hell of a lot of AAs for the price difference

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. grumm - Member

   He's already got the alpkit one

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. B.A.Nana - Member

    This would be the alternative to the Myo XP: Fenix HP10
    Same price but key differences are:
    Myo XP {3xAA battery pack}: 150 lumens (Boost mode), 85 lumens (maximum level).
    Fenix HP10 {4XAA battery pack}: 225 lumens (Boost mode), 120 lumens (maximum level).

    I've never used a Myo XP, so can't comment. Basically, if you want super blinding bright, the Fenix is brighter than the Myo XP. The Fenix is a bit heavier tho with the 4xAA battery pack. For MTB, I take the straps off and zip tie the lamp and battery pack to my cycle helmet. The lamp is on a pivot, so you can adjust it to the required angle.

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. gazc - Member

    i was going to say alpkit too - mines been great for general camping/night walking/running, maybe bodge a P7 led into it?!

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. Tiger6791 - Member

    Alpkit Gamma

    With you on the Alpkit, yes very good & great value, I use mine a lot, but it's not very bright.

    I have a Tesco one also and it's brighter than the Alpkit, not sure how robust it is.

    http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.208-7496.aspx

    Posted 1 year ago #

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