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So there is a bewildering array of head lights out there, all are better than the other for some reason, brighter, lighter, longer battery life, etc. Anyone having tried several that can recommend one, or two even?
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I was wondering same thing as I am getting prepared for the fall/winter in Montana, where instead of the sun setting at 9:45 like it does now, it will set at 4:00.
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I own the Petzel Tika Plus. I find it to be very comfortable, bright, and have good battery life. I bought it based on recommendations from other runners.
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I do a lot of night running and I hate worrying about battery life. I have not seen cold weather have a significant impact (but admittedly, don't do a lot of Michigan-like winter weather), and if it did, the battery life should still be more than adequate. I typically only change out batteries when I know I have an all-nighter during a race and I can't be certain when I last changed them...
These lights are pretty bullet-proof.
Lynn B
Brighter isn't necessarily better, as bright light can really add to eye strain. I like these partially because they put out a wide area of light that helps with the peripheral stuff and helps prevent the tunnel vision that can accompany staring at a white spot of light for hours on end. By the way, I use these on the trail, almost never on the road. I tend to stray from the norm running on the roads and I prefer that drivers NOT see me at night.
""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)
My wife got me the Petzl Tikka XP for Xmas last year. I ran with it several times in cold weather (10-20 degrees) and never had a problem with the batteries. It did a great job of lighting up the path in front of me.
Funny story about purchasing this. She first went to a general sporting goods store and asked if they sold headlights. "For a bike?" "No, for your head." "Uhh... no." Then she went to the local running store and they knew exactly what she wanted and had several to choose from. Score one for the running shop.