"Steve H" wrote in message
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To All:

My 6 or 7 year old halogen headlamp broke and I can't fix it so I am
looking for a replacement. I only use it in emergencies such as having
to ski out in the dark and see the trail. Using it to read a book in a
tent is NOT important. These days, there are both halogen and LED
headlamps available. Any recommendations on LED v. halogen and any
recommendations on particular models is appreciated. If it takes AA
batteries that is a plus as my beacon runs on AA's too.

How big a lamp do you want? Do you want one that lets you keep the batteries
by your body (to keep them warm), or an all-on-the-head unit?

The only headlamp I've ever owned is a Petzl Tikka LED, which uses 3 AAAa.
I've found this lamp great for night walking and getting around the
campsite, but I admit I've never tried to ski by its light alone. For me,
weight was a premium concern, as I always have the lamp in my daypack.

(For 40 years, I insisted I could get the same functionality from a handheld
light... boy was I wrong. Not that I haven't X-C skied at night -- but only
in times of full moon, without any secondary light.)

There are many LED lights that run off AAs. Now Energizer is selling Li AAA
batteries, but Li AAs are a lot more common, and cheaper per mAh.


There are dual LED/Halogen headlamps-- e.g. Petzl Duo LED 5.