So, I just got an HS10 which is a beautiful light. It looked sufficient on paper but the light doesnt last long enough :')
Can you guys recommend a good long lasting headlamp for around $30-50?
I would LOVE a 4-5000k headlamp that lasts for 5+ hours on 250-500 lumens!
I don't really need 5000 lumens or whatever, just something thatll put out 300-500 lumens for hours. And maybe a boost mode would be great too!
Thank you!
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And my use case would be
Basement plumbing, DIY stuff, needing more light to see behind things, and outdoor snow shoveling at night.
I originally got this light because 1) it was cheap 2) it was bright 3) it was light…
But now I think i need a heavier longer lasting light. Please provide suggestions! Ideally between $30-50 🙂
Sofirn SF40has been my goto for a few years also in dark basements and crawls and attics a lot.
A few tints and just solid all around in an 18650 not sure it will do 250 for 5 but just carry a spare.
Also on sale cheap right now!
400 lumens output of warm 4000-5000K light, especially high CRI, means you are limited to roughly 3-4 hours with an 18650 4000mAh battery… Larger 21700 battery based lights will likely exceed your $50 budget.
Extreme runtime headlamps like the [Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max Warm](https://www.killzoneflashlights.com/products/armytek-wizard-c2-pro-max-magnet-usb?variant=39798579593400&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-06-30&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17518210457&gbraid=0AAAAADoc6y2hEeLOC-D0VN_TSCw9Cx8Ik&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OnJBhD-ARIsAPV51xORvOTJoeRWewyE3VcTZ_qdgmSCXnhje1TVdu6dugX0nnI__Y01al4aAljAEALw_wcB) can give you about 4000K light at that 350-400 lumens range output for over 7 hours straight from a single battery charge. But you’re looking at a huge light, and it’ll cost ~$100.
Take a look at the [Sofirn HS21](https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-hs21-led-rechargeable-red-and-white-headlamp?srsltid=AfmBOoou_nBEkbDzLJcNzisdQqvqYMljhHuS4IYBRfc-J6wPoEkVPPDg) if you’re okay with the size/ergonomics of the light. Flood mode is probably where you’ll use the light more often on. But with 18650s, total runtime on a single battery will still fall short of 5 hours.