[Closed] Head Torch... what's good?

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.

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

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

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

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 😉

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).

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- 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

He's already got the alpkit one 🙂

This would be the alternative to the Myo XP: [url=

FENIXTORCH.CO.UK "http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix-hp10-headlamp.html]Fenix"

Fenix LED Torches UK - Fenix Main Dealer | FenixTorch.co.uk

Fenix LED Torches UK. Full range of Fenix torches, head torches, bike lights and lanterns and rechargeable lights. Latest models including Fenix PD35 V3, HM65R, HM70R and PD36 TAC available for next day delivery.

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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.

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

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