Best Headlamp For Hunting, Backpacking & Camping | 13 Side By Side

[@808Cummins]

As a hunter and a fisherman one thing you need to remember the most is Kelvin. Cool lights...6k and above... you will absolutely... I mean absolutely hate for hunting. You can't see the blood and every leaf, tree, ground etc will all be washed out and look the same greenish tint or washed out white color. 5500 or less is what you need. There's no arguing here. Why am I so adamant about kelvin while hunting. I almost got lost in the forest as I was trying to track a bleeding out hog. I couldn't see the blood but could barely make out the tracks it left. When the tracks disappeared, so did the way I went. The 8000lm 6500k light I used couldn't even help me find my shoe prints in the dirt. The 2 zebralight headlamps I have are the only headlamps I use to hunt. at 5000k that help me see every bent leaf, drop of blood and depressions from tracks or footprints. Choose wisely.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@SuedeSilver]

This comment deserves more recognition… Thanks so much that was a super helpful tip I wouldn’t have thought of

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

@@SuedeSilver i was just thinking the same thing and im glad i read this an aspiring new hunter

[@RichRich1955]

I love the Fenix hm50 v2. The low setting is ok, not too dim. On the lowest 2 settings the battery life is adequate. I remove it from the band and hang it on the day pack sternum strap and put it on red flash when I walk predawn so cars can see me. Waterproofness is bomber. 700ma battery is small but charges fast and I have 3 of them. $8 a piece. My favorite headlamp of 6 headlamps. To lockout, press and hold the switch until 4 red flashes. Lastly the red flash will operate 3 days on one charge.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Yeah, that's an awesome headlamp! Lots of great features. Thanks for watching!

[@gone4days956]

I got a 2 pack of those orange Coast lights at Costco a few years ago and they have held up great.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Heck yeah! That's a great but at Costco! Thanks for watching!

[@Talmidiym8463]

I wish you could have included the HU60 by Nitecore. Absolutely amazing runtime paired with the NPB4 20,000 mah battery pack utilizing the 21700’s batteries for superior runtimes.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks! There are a ton of great headlamps out there for sure. Tough to include them all, but maybe next time around! Thanks for watching!

[@red6743]

One aspect that makes the Fenix HM65RT so great is the flood LED is neutral white, which more accurately shows colors. They also made it out of magnesium to shave weight vs. aluminum. I wish it had a red light but...

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the extra info! Yeah, that HM65RT is awesome....but I also wish it had a red light! Thanks for watching!

[@yourchava]

@@BackwoodsPursuit what is the red light usually used for? thanks

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@yourchava hey there! The red light won't spook game when hunting or hiking, so if hiking in the dark to get to a ridge top or whatever, most hunters will use a red light so they don't scare the animals off on the hike in. Thanks for watching!

[@somebody0425]

@@BackwoodsPursuit yeah I use red light while hiking or fishing to keep bugs and nats out of my face

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@somebody0425 excellent!

[@blushinginfidels6962]

Maybe a follow up testing battery life, durability and lumens with all????

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Thanks for the suggestion...that would be great. I'll see what I can do! Thanks for watching.

[@tonesmith909]

Whats your go to headlamp these days? Im in the market, the ones ive been using for years are LiOn non replaceable and just dont hold charge anymore, also didnt have a lockout feature which is crucial! Im leaning toward the Fenix 70R

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@tonesmith909 hey there! My go to for backpacking/ hunting ia the Fenix HM50R...and ifnI want more battery life/more illumination I'll grab the Genix HM62R. Thanks fornwat!

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

I'm big on rechargeable. I have in 2 or 3 headlamps that I've used are still going strong and I've had them for 4 or 5 years now. if I'm going to be off trail in the back country hjnting camping hiking etc for a few days and I will bring an external battery pack with me that I can recharge my phone with several times recharge the light width if it really needs it Which they rarely do because you're not really using them that much. But awesome vid though cause I've been thinking about getting a newer updated headlamp

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there and thanks for the info! Maybe I misspoke in the video...but I agreed...the rechargable batteries are great. Really like them and I also take a power bank to charge my GPS, phone, or headlamp when backpacking. Don't typically need to recharge the headlamp though unless something goes wrong LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

@@BackwoodsPursuit It was a great vid brother I edited my comment after I got like halfway through Didn't want you to take it the wrong way either. But I'm kind of diggin that 511 tactical response.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@inthemountainswithmeachum3256 thanks man! Yeah, that's a sweet light! Really well built and super bright!

[@whatfreedom7]

With the high cost of batteries these days if it’s not rechargeable I won’t buy it. Especially on something that sucks down batteries as fast as these high output lights.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@whatfreedom7 that's a great point. Having a rechargeable battery is nice in a lot of ways! Thanks for watching!

[@TripleB23]

I'm looking for a rechargeable headlamp, for work. I drive a trash truck by myself. I'd like one with tail lights on the backs. I like the lights that I can aimed.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! None of these options have a light in the back unfortunately. Maybe look at one designed for biking? Thanks for watching!

[@bullohsemak8959]

Hl xr1 my favorite it like natural light but most remmber headlmp cant replace torch light. I always combine headlmp with torch for outdoor activity

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for your insight and thanks for watching!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Milwaukie 475 lumen with removable rechargeable batteries has been My main go to setup at work and personal use .

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Excellent! Lots of great headlamps out there!

[@m444ss]

Good gouge ==> I'm getting the Fenix HM50R.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@m444ss excellent! That's a great light and one I still use! Thanks for watching!

[@frankenstein3163]

Did you ever do a wide beam review ?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Have not yet done a review of them. Sorry!

[@danbond5971]

All have their pros and cons, what's your personal favorite?? Great information.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Indeed they do! Just depends on what you want/need from a light. My personal favorite was probably the Fenix HM50R for most of what I do. It's plenty bright for what I need and still very lightweight with a red light. They are all great in different ways though! The super bright ones are awesome, but almost too much for hunting/hunting/backpacking lol! Man those things are bright! Thanks for watching!

[@brucerhodes7827]

Thanks for the review !! Have been looking for a new headlamp, and you posted this at the right time !

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@brucerhodes7827 awesome! Glad this was timely! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinwagner8697]

excellent review!! helped me alot thanks bro!!!!!! next time you may want to say how many hours of battery life on the different settings.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Kevin! Glad it was helpful! I've actually got all that data on a spreadsheet that you can download and filter/use to help you select what's best for you. You can get that becoming a BP Member(totally free) over on the website! Here's the link. backwoodspursuit.com/membership-join/ Thanks for watching!

[@libertyordeath1287]

I have had terrible luck with coast products not being dependable

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Sorry to hear that! Thanks for sharing your experience though. Appreciate you watching!

[@Canadawerule]

What model with Red light is the brightest?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! If I remember off the top of my head, I believe the Fenix HM61R was the best in the red light department. Thanks for watching!

[@Canadawerule]

@@BackwoodsPursuit thanks!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@Canadawerule you bet!

[@simonedaniel]

Thoughts on the HM70R vs HM65R-T for general outdoors usage (camping, hunting, hiking)? It appears the 70 has a red light and marginally more power output, but the 65 has less weight and better user interface, which is making it very hard to choose between the two.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Daniel! Hmm... well unless you need the red light, I'd go with the HM65R-T. But if you need the red light I'd go with the HM61R...that was one of my favorites! Thanks for watching! The HM70R is awesome too though, but it's a bit heavy.

[@simonedaniel]

@@BackwoodsPursuit Thanks! Red light isn't that critical for me, so I'm leaning towards the 65R-T as well.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@simonedaniel excellent! Love that light!

[@AnilSingh-rn3kx]

The best bad ass headlight is the FENIX HP30r v2.0 from my exprience it a kicker.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Yeah, Fenix makes some awesome lights! Thanks for watching!

[@backwoodssurvivalist1779]

no red so not ideal for hunting

[@brentkinsworthy4999]

My 2cents. None of these are what I'd call a hunting light. They are more EDC or walking/ hiking lamps. Lights like Predator Tactics or Ragin Cajun are what I'd consider hunting lamps, especially if you need your red light to do more than just read a map.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!

[@mikeesapo]

pls can you also tell how long the battery last ,thank u

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the suggestion....I'll.have to do that next time. Thanks for watching!

[@janguitarw2023]

Do you know if the black diamond 500-R will fit inside the Petzl Noctilight?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Jan! I can't be 100% sure, but it looks like it to me. Thanks for watching!

[@claug4199]

Thanks, great review

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

fantastic video thanks

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Absolutely! Thanks Alvaro!

[@joshwalker5880]

What one has the brightest redlight?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Hmmm...I'd have to check them all, I don't remember off the top of my head. But, I do remember that the Fenix HM61R to have a great red light. Thanks for watching!

[@gamernon764]

Got HM70r dang i love it

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Awesome! That's a great light! Enjoy and thanks for watching.

[@gamernon764]

Great review thx 🙏

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@gamernon764 absolutely! Thanks!

[@DJaquithFL]

Interesting information. Here's my take, find the best and safest flashlight for the purpose you need. It's clearly okay to have more than one. If I was hunting I would want something different than if I've got my head stuck under the hood of my car. I love 18650 flashlights just never with the battery(ies) on my head. Also I wouldn't trust any of the lumen ratings, they're almost always double or triple what they really are in reality. 400 lumens close up is almost too much and will often whitewash. I also have a thing about strapping on a lithium 18650 on my forehead. I vape and if one of those 18650s goes bad, if you're lucky you'll be severely burned on your face but if you're unlucky blind. Maybe a pack on a detachable belt clip or the back of your head with a carefully designed housing aiming out gases away. Don't get me wrong I love rechargeable batteries, I just love my intact body parts more. My favorite handheld flashlights all use 18650s.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@ruftime]

These are not vape pens modified by idiots🙄 if your that worried, you should remove all the lipos from your home…..I’d be more concerned about flat pack lipos that you definitely have 😎

[@DJaquithFL]

@@ruftime .. A short on an 18650 lithium battery is the same damn short. So let's think about this, going outside and sweating with salt in your sweat and or raining with salt from your head .. Yeah genius that's a dead short. In its current form, you don't want an 18650 anywhere near your face unless you are the idiot. Eventually when the chemistry changes with solid state lithium ion batteries then. Sure no problem. I guess also all those idiots with their cell phones that have started on fire and basically anything that you can think of with an 18650 or current lithium battery starting on fire, It happens all of the time.

[@LKN4WAR]

I agree I only allow 21700S on my head.😝

[@niconicoo5661]

Can anyone tell me which head torch has a good red light with a long runtime

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! All of these that have a red light have great run times when in red mode. However, the Fenix lights provided my personal favorite was the HM61R. If you don't need that big of a light, the Fenix HM50R is another favorite onlf mine. Thanks for watching!

[@niconicoo5661]

@@BackwoodsPursuit thank you

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@niconicoo5661 any time!

[@GGGG-bd3jc]

Fenix HP25R vs Fenix HM65R-T which one should I get if it's a survival and hiking situation. Seeking your advice. Many thanks.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Personally I don't care for that style with the battery on the back of the head, so I'd go with the HM65R-T. The HM65R-T is also significantly lighter, so that's more appealing for hiking. Thanks for watching!

[@joncavallo4391]

The Fenix HM61R has been discontinued according to the website!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! I believe they just replaced it with a Gen 2 version!

[@joncavallo4391]

@@BackwoodsPursuit Okie Dokie!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@joncavallo4391 you bet!

[@ReefMimic]

Well you missed the blackdiamond icon so results are null

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for watching! We were trying to keep the review on similar items (ones without the battery pack on the back of the head like the Icon, but the Icon looks like a great headlamp! Lots of other good ones out there to try as well! Thanks for watching!

[@ReefMimic]

@@BackwoodsPursuit oops

[@LKN4WAR]

You gotta inclued the $$$$ Olight Perun 2 and the budget Wowtac.A2S (Thrunight)

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@fijianz1]

No nitecore ?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Sorry! Not in this one. There are a ton of headlamps out there for sure....I know we didn't get a lot of them in this review. Might have to do another!

[@zarinamohamed4154]

Acebeam pt40

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

I'll check that one out! Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyshields7682]

no video testing at night. uuummm OK!

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Yeah, should have included some time laps video of them all side by side, but we'll do that next time! Thanks for watching!

[@lifehackertips]

These are not the best sold on Amazon

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

There are certainly a TON of options out there on Amazon! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbeck6419]

I bought a firefly headlamp from Walmart it's for you but it's 300 lumens for 3 hours

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks!

[@williams.1130]

I still don't understand why these dumb ass headlamps are more popular than flashlights that clip to your hat. We all wear hats I can't stand taking my hat off to put that stupid band on then trying to store it nicely in my bag once im in a treestand is a pain. Olight needs a green flashlight bad

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

I can't speak for others, but I use these headlamps with a cap on....just put the band over the hat. That's worked very well for me and the folks I hunt with. Thanks for watching though!

[@gamernon764]

*We all wear hats* 😂😂well i dont.and those headlamp can go on your hat as well hahaha.learn how to use it first then complain.

[@jaxbeach09]

Hat clip on lights are trash. Battery life is trash. Durability is trash. Illumination is trash. The Black Diamond Storm blows clip on lights out of the water. Wear it over your hat and the bill helps to keep some of your night vision while using the headlamp.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@jaxbeach09 yeah, clip on lights certainly won't give you anywhere near the performance of any of these headlights. I do have a clip on lights in my pack for an emergency, but have never had to use and hope I never do lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Later_Nerd]

I remember thinking these were kinda dorky as a kid camping with my grandpa. Nowadays I couldn't imagine camping without one. They make your life so much easier. It's funny to look back up. I was the stupid one and ole gramps had it figured out lol

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Haha...yeah, they are sooo nice! Once you use them you'll never go back to a handheld flashlight!

[@paolo7237]

I’m not that savvy on lights, can someone explain to me what the point of green or blue lights? I know what red is for

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Blue lights are good for reading maps (red will wash out red lines on a map). Blue lights are also supposed to be good for blood tracking in the dark, but I haven't tried that yet. Green lights are better for preserving night vision. Some folks like a green light better than a red light for night hiking and a non game spooking light. Thanks for watching!

[@epocopeviews3093]

You do not want to exceed 70 lumens when hunting…..

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there and thanks for sharing! I've not heard that before...map curious as to the reason you may not want to exceed 70 lumens while hunting? Thanks for watching!

[@taylordonald5358]

Love the head straps on the Fenix models, super reflective, not sure about the others.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

For sure! That's a great feature! Several of the others are super reflective as well, but that is nice! Thanks for watching!

[@swordinstone2k7]

in my opinion Green light > Red light for night vision

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks! I'll definitely have to test that out!

[@swordinstone2k7]

@@BackwoodsPursuit take an RGB out at night and hike for a while on each setting, to me, the difference is very noticeable (in favor of green)

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@swordinstone2k7 thanks...I'll definitely do that!

[@TheTylerKline]

100%. I wish the headlamps used green instead of red.

[@kee7678]

No PEAX Backcountry Duo ???

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Unfortunately not....that one came out right about when I was filming this, so we'll have to catch that one next time! Looks like a great headlamp though!

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Good reviews but should have included the starting point of what battery type the unit runs on... This is always the starting point when in the market for a headlamp... Thanks for sharing n' God bless

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the suggestion. Will do on the next one. Thanks for watching!

[@SorinGociu]

no side by side. just one lamp presentation after other. no conclusion here except one you make yourself

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Sorry it wasn't what you were looking for, but thanks for watching.

[@Later_Nerd]

Hey man compared to a lot of outdoor gear videos this was great. A lot of them just post a top 5 of commercials and have never used the product before. This was pretty solid, I appreciate it. I can also tell you're the type to really put these things to the test and know what to look for in a product that is extremely important. You want to be able to count on it when you're 15 miles into the woods.

[@victorlin4645]

Ding ding ding. Most valuable comment here. Thanks for making sure I didn't waste my time watching this video.

[@mattheweburns]

It’s very hard to hear you even with the volume all the way upb compared to other videos

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll take a look at that. Thanks for watching!

[@jaysongrimes9032]

Do one on souther led, bent oak, an vapor trails lights. Your views would sky rocket

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Jayson! I'll check those out. Thanks for watching!

[@Donnybrook10]

would have liked to hear the price points and your best

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the feedback! I typically don't like to put the price points on products in videos as it seems those prices are changing all the time, so I hate to put information out there that is going to be inaccurate in a short period of time. For me, I preferred the Fenix headlamps for hunting, as they have some of the better red lights, as well as some of the better battery life/brightness combinations. They are also very lightweight and durable. The Fenix HM50R is one of my favorites, along with the Fenix HM61R (if you don't mind the couple extra ounces). Thanks for watching!

[@Samcaracha]

Can you tell more please on the wideness of the certain lamps. The ambient and the red light have their reasons. But 'spot' or 'wide' light would be a reason for me and I know, that certain manufacturers just use one lense and only get a spot, but not widespread. So: I would like a wide but not high spread light.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! Yeah, a number of these have two different lamps, one for the flood light and one for the spot light. Some, like the Coast lights have one light and you then use the twist nob on the front to adjust from a flood beam to a spotlight beam. The Fenix HM50R and HM65R both have just one lamp, but it's kind of in between a flood and a spotlight beam. They are good all around lights. If there is one in particular you are looking at, let me know and I'll do my best to help out! Thanks for watching!

[@Samcaracha]

@@BackwoodsPursuit Thank YOU! First of all for that answer!! :) I have to get my head around it. Literally in that case. :) But thank you for your kindness. I appreciate that a lot! And I might well come back to you! Sorry, English is not my native tongue, but I try my best. :)

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@Samcaracha absolutely and any time! Happy to help if I can!

[@simranchahal]

Great help new subscriber

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub!

[@roberttrimble9712]

nebo wasn't included... =(

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Sorry! There are a lot more out there we need to test and review for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@jessechan7742]

cosoos wide beam headlamp also works well

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks Jesse!

[@The244Pike]

Any water proof lamp?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

I'd have to go back and look at each of them, but I believe several of them are considered waterproof. Sorry I don't remember off the top of my head, but that's for watching!

[@dcentral]

Zebralight is missing the most compact and most efficient battery life in the headlamp world.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks! I'll have to check them out!

[@VE9ASN]

Fenix....

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

For sure! Love the Fenix headlamps! Thanks for watching!

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks!

[@ChadKnight-x4b]

Great review! I’m an aircraft mechanic, and have been using the Coast XPH30R for 2 years now. Came to your video for an upgrade/backup headlight for work. Glad to see someone reviewing that have put them through the test

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

That's great and thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mohamed_rafee]

I'm from india im your big fan i want to your t shirt cap but rates are more than my budget so please can you give me 😔

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, these shirts are printed on demand, and we don't stock them.

[@EverestNguyen]

you need to test the lumen in the dark. this is useless.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the suggestion...will do next time. Thanks for watching.

[@ellerybice3787]

Nothing professional grade here. 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there Ellery. Which headlamps would you like to see in the review? Thanks for watching!

[@ellerybice3787]

@@BackwoodsPursuit let's start with a surefire. Raise bar out of the bargain bin.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@ellerybice3787 thanks for the recommendation. I'll check those out.

[@CC-jy5hj]

@@ellerybice3787 Surefire, your paying for the name .. you probably have a Starbucks tumbler and walk around all day drinking water out of it too .. douche!

[@ellerybice3787]

@@CC-jy5hj no Sir, my tumbler says Surefire on the side and it is full of battery acid flavored spent nuclear cooling water.