Olight H1 Nova Best Headlamp of 2016

[@EarlyMist]

Don't need another headlamp but that magnetic charger is awesome. I wish I had known earlier to buy 5 or more as Christmas gifts but too late for delivery. still ordered one to test in early Jan. What a great carry everywhere minimal edc, hiking etc always have it with you option. Good price too.

[@mtthielsen8342]

Thanks for your review, I bought the H1R after watching your review, and it is the best light I own, and I own a lot of lights.

[@rorgmurphy]

I added one of these to my Olight collection 3 weeks ago and love it. I was interested to see what you had to say, a great review - thank you very much.Sydney Australia

[@livingsurvival]

thanks for watching and the comment.

[@pyromaniac1491]

I like this headlamp! Been using it nightly and been great. Still like my zebralights more but this is great. I have it in neutral.

[@WarGrrl3]

the best headlamp I've ever seen has everything the Olight h1 has PLUS. it's the Skilhunt H03 w 1000+ lumens! it also can be found for only $37.10 when you use the discount code. incredible price for the best headlamp I've ever used. if you like the Olight H1 then you will LOVE the Skilhunt H03. it's just the better light.

[@God8-O]

The review starts at 5:44 ;-)

[@Tuuktalus]

I bought this for my girlfriend, its awesome. I bought the charger, 1 extra battery and the headlamp for around 70 bucks. Im waiting for my old petzl headlamp to take a crap so Io can get one of these for myself. Unfortunately the petzl refuses to die and Ive had it for over 10 years.

[@SBVCP]

How much does the battery last? what about failures? and the spot light size and shape? the brightness? the beam distance and brightness loss? the colour temperature? Dont get me wrong, i loved the video (im ne w in this channel) and have no complaints about it...any. But it would be nice to see that comparison

[@spikekrossa]

Still leaning towards the Fenix HL50 because of the expansion tube that allows you to run both cr123a's and double A's.

[@spikekrossa]

Olight makes some great products, that magnetic feature may sway me.

[@bigmac3006]

Great vid! I'll be sticking with my Thrunite TH20. Love the AA batteries of it.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

bigmac lithium is more powerful and chargeable, the fenixhl50 takes both.

[@reviewmirror]

I've reviewed the H1 CW and NW and I like both.

[@archigeist84]

Hey Ben I just want to congratulate you, your channel has improved a lot! I have been watching here and there, but this time a sub is in order. I like that you are more relaxed than before, and you are not in a hurry. Your review about the lamp is great, you present the key features of the thing very well. I also like it when you co-operate with Kirsten (I hope I remember the name correctly). You made some backpack video and she did a great job. All the best to you guys!

[@livingsurvival]

thank you. will try to get kristen on the channel soon.

[@jarheadgreasemonkey7673]

If you like this headlamp then you should try the original. Zebralight. I use a ZL h502w 4 hours a day and love it. Always appreciate your reviews, keep up the good work.

[@gotsteem]

I know right? Olite finally caught up to where Zebralight was three years ago..

[@ShakerHP]

You always show great items, Ben......

[@digitallord3782]

Skilhunt H03 is the best headlamp for your buck! battery life is amazing..I tried Zebralight, etc...Skilhunt H03 is a beast

[@fraidofthedark]

fantastic! I've been looking for both items to work with a solar charger. thanks so much Ben!

[@EDCwithAaron]

Holy crap Ben, first the perfect wallet and now the perfect headlamp and the coolest charger on earth? You're getting too good at this and now I'm spending too much because of it!

[@atmacm]

What wallet?

[@tomthomas334]

its garbage

[@alexczar1456]

@Tom Thomas Want to elaborate, or just trolling?

[@tomthomas334]

At the time that was posted it was believed, not fond of the rubber head mount design, seems like a good little light, that'ts funny 3 minutes on turbo, it's tiny though. I wish I had one to toy with but I would probably put my money elsewhere after going OCD 3 days to make my decision.

[@amaribrett1234]

i realize it is kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@phenomenalanomaly8469]

I can't believe this is the best ive seen much better only 3 minutes on turbo

[@God8-O]

How would the rubber hold up in cold weather???

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Look like a great light and not really to bad of a price!

[@livingsurvival]

cry once for good gear lol. hope you have a good holiday john.

[@Wavester64]

Ben...Does the headband accommodate a larger sized head? Some things even though they might be adjustable, are not one size fits all.

[@TwitchRadio]

Great idea man. Look forward to all of the best of the best. Thanks

[@weightstillcorn7726]

When you said that you had a headlamp specific for hunting, what would that one be because I would like to find a better one to go hunting with.

[@roccanator]

Good idea on your 2016 reviews being that your reviews are very informative. I am always looking forward to your reviews that interest me. God Bless.

[@hunyango2k]

nice video ben, but i love my torch to have a regular aa/aaa batteries so the th20 is still the best for me.

[@MakinHicks]

hunyango I'm right there with you. I've avoided lights with these odd batteries. But with this many features in this price range i might try it out.

[@jayhome2715]

2019/2020 you're probably going to want to go with the Fenix HL60R. Goes to 950 lumens. Is rechargeable via a USB cable. Has a top beam distance of 116m on the highest setting which only last 50 min. but..... 3.5 hours at 400 lumens and 100 hrs at 150 lumens. When it's getting low you can recharge it with a battery pack. Or swap out the rechargeable batteries. Waterproof. It's $75 US or $100 Canadian. You can't go wrong if you want the best. You could even plug the light in perminently using tie wraps to the head band, run the cable into your backpack and have a battery pack in there. Leave it plugged in permanently. A $30 battery pack will keep it running for weeks. Besides I love extra weight in my pack. I am hiking to stay healthy after all....why go light?

[@mayen67]

but in the uk the thrunite th20 is £25 and the olight h1 is £45 so the olight is nearly double the price! plus the thrunite can also take AA batteries.

[@tonycastro6805]

Have you tried the Atomic beam head lamp? Thx Tony

[@AyngeMackay]

My coworkers usually make fun of me because I ALWAYS keep an emergency kit in my desk with stuff like a first aid kit, a flash light, matches, water, snacks, etc. Then one day a transformer exploded and our entire building lost power. We were plunged into darkness, and what was REALLY creepy was the silence because the A/C shut down too. They all had to rely on me because I got out my kit, put on my little headlamp and led everybody out with my flashlight! Okay, I didn't save any lives that day, but they would have been roaming around in the pitch black, feeling their way out. I'll never be cool, but I'm always prepared!

[@livingsurvival]

yep, great story for sure. thanks for watching and the comment.

[@AyngeMackay]

I didn't share my Doritos, though. LOL

[@Timelessplays]

Aynge Mackay I picture you in the front of a line of people eating Doritos saying "fallow me to safety"

[@AyngeMackay]

dj jayne What was really scary was how fast it got hot and stuffy without central air. We take a lot for granted, living in the city with all our electricity. And most people here don't bother to stock up on the basics so they're so vulnerable so soon after something happens. Money doesn't have much value when there is nothing to buy.

[@Vedraan]

so nobody had a light on their smartphone?

[@francisomonroy4620]

You should check out the Nitecore HC 30 very similar to the Olight but it has 1000 lumens.

[@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561]

Franciso Monroy If you need 1000 lumens you're probably blind!

[@adrianorganitico]

Hi. What is that page where you have the list?

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Outstanding Ben, adding to my list of stuff to get lol. Current have the Petzl Tactikka+ but no seals on it mean not even water resistant. Also love that charger :D Great video Sir :D

[@livingsurvival]

thanks!

[@_krakra_]

Compare to ZebraLight or Nitecore HC30? Thanks

[@loueckert4970]

Really great demo Ben, thanks for complete reviews!

[@livingsurvival]

thanks Lou

[@lamprozar1]

Iam definitely buy a couple of these thank you Ben

[@livingsurvival]

DO IT!

[@Prepared_Suburbanite]

Ben, how does it treat a loaded battery over time? I've got a Bushnell that discharges a loaded battery in less than 10 days.

[@John-xk4lv]

Prepared Suburbanite

[@carlose6010]

Prepared Suburbanite olight does well with that never had a problem with my olight s2. if wanted to could unthread the tail cap so the battery's not connected.

[@itstotalchaos457]

Where do you get one for $45? Cheapest I've seen is $54...

[@adrianorganitico]

You have a place in amazon where i can buy

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

this light vs fenix hl50.....I'd like to see comparison.

[@johnv7223]

What headlamp do you use for hunting? I’m trying to find a nice small reliable headlamp for hunting with a red light.

[@livingsurvival]

Try the Petzl Tactika RGB

[@Lellobeetle]

I really am interested in this lamp/light but there has been several folks who complain about the meager lumen output upon hitting the 180 step-down. But, I think headlamps aren't like handheld lights. Any thoughts on this, Ben? Greetings from Pittsburgh. Laura

[@livingsurvival]

out of all the headlamps I have used on actual trips this one rocks.

[@Lellobeetle]

Living Survival It definitely has my interest high. Thanks for the response.

[@donshadows5501]

Good review of the products, also like your shirt, looks nice with the hair colour,

[@triplesj7]

hey man I like watching your channel it's really cool to learn more about different flash lights I'm a big fan of flash lights although my wife thinks it's wierd because comeing from not a good child hood i lived my life different more in jail then outside in the real world flash lights or the coolest thinf I ever got in to and I wana say keep up the good work big fan thanks for all the videos yu post

[@uawsux]

do you work for Amazon

[@2012Viking]

Sold! Great review, the charger is cool as well.

[@sergiuraul1196]

Thank you! Now i know what to buy!

[@benterwellen]

I really like that magnetic charger...........

[@randyyeager]

cool little headlamp...but i really hate the CR123's....TH20 is still my fav...

[@grantmiller6002]

How did you miss all of the armytek headlamps that were released such as the wizard pro v3, Tiara a1, Tiara c1, etc? You should check these out and pit them against the H1 Nova.

[@goodnameyt6675]

Thanks Ben!

[@WarGrrl3]

btw what brand of shirt are you wearing and where did you buy it. it's great? ty, i love your vids.

[@disturbedpatient425]

In you honest opinion, for the best flashlight, what do you think of the Thrunite TN42c, as the farthest throw

[@livingsurvival]

it throws really far, however it is really only good as a car light. Not very portable.

[@disturbedpatient425]

Living Survival How about a portable with the farthest throw

[@scannerguy1968]

I've reviewed around 30 plus higher end lights including the K70 and TN42. Both are beasts but huge. The farthest throw pocketable light I have come across is the Lumintop TD16. Over 400 meters with one 18650. So far nothing else compares to it for the size as far as throw

[@northwales1000]

try olight m2x UT, 810m throw, single 18650. yes large head, but very portable.

[@PrimalEdge]

great review, very cool headlamp. I'm digging that watch too!

[@brendenmaucieri4247]

Go job man! I love your videos and are always waiting for more! Keep them coming! 🔦#living survival

[@Janhartman74]

great review, gonna get this olight

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Great review nice run time on that!

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Great review Ben! Really looks like a good purchase! Cheers, Marc

[@JohnBaxendale]

Petzl make headlamps with some features which blow these away; USB rechargeable, more comfortable headstraps, different LED's to suit flood/throw, reactive lighting to adapt light levels to suit the environment, the ability to configure the modes via software etc. They make these look rather basic...

[@roundmott]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@Timelessplays]

this or the nightcore hc30? I may end up getting both for different parts of my kits but

[@EpicEverything3]

dj jayne I have a Nitecore and love it use it as my EDC as well as a headlamp I love the brightness but it is a bit weighty on your head due to the 18650.

[@F0XD1E]

dj jayne I haven't tried this olite but I do really like my HC30 if the extra weight won't bother you. It's got the over the head band as well so that distributes the weight. HC30 low is 1 lumen so not quite as low as olite 0.3 if you like moonlight modes. HC30 is a better value in my opinion.

[@jasonmcdaniel7878]

Very nice flashlight! I literally just made a purchase on the Thrunite TH20 headlamp. Then all of a sudden another headlamp video comes out about a better headlamp. I like that the new headlamp is waterproof. I don't remember, but did you mention in your TH20 headlamp review that it was waterproof or resistant?

[@Arturs_Lukins]

TH-20 is waterproof.

[@jasonmcdaniel7878]

Thanks

[@heberclementiii6788]

Try reviewing Armytek products...

[@johnmclean5957]

Ben, you may have mentioned this previously but is this your own gear or was it given to you by the manufacturers? How independent are you. Have you ever given products that were given to you a bad product review? If so what were the products?

[@livingsurvival]

no matter where it comes from I only show it if i use it or recommend it.

[@johnmclean5957]

Hi again Ben. I totally accept what you say. I wonder if some negative reviews with considered opinions may add to your credibility. This would add contrast to the products you really like and would also show that you are independent. 'Hey Ben didn't review xxxxx - is it total crap or is it pretty great but Ben didn't get one for free?' I just wonder. Keep the videos coming whatever. I appreciate all the effort you go to.

[@livingsurvival]

if you have a question on a certain product chances are I have seen it and chose not to review it. I would spend all of my time showing bad products if I went that route. I'd rather stick to what stands out to me.

[@atmacm]

Great review

[@ellirat.6174]

Just imagine it usb rechargable.Greetings from Greece.

[@livingsurvival]

it doesn't bother me that it is not. smaller the better.

[@FLA5HBAN6]

ArmyTek Wizard v3 PRO XHP 50 - 10 meters impact and 10 meters submersible, 11 mode

[@mrsnuffles7226]

with the olight would you recommend neutral or cool white?

[@livingsurvival]

i've been into neutral white lately. neutral is lower on the color spectrum and gives you more natural light so colors show up better. many like the more blue light though of cool white.

[@mrsnuffles7226]

Living Survival thank you for the reply. so the cool white gives everything a blue hint then? is this one good for wide angle as well as distance? am thinking for night fishing from piers and beach. thank you for the help so far

[@livingsurvival]

it's got a pretty floody beam since its a headlamp. Another good one is a thrunite th20 which you can also get in cw or nw. for fishing if you really want to light the water up use a spotier flashlight.

[@jeffcooper4779]

Good review, Ben.

[@livingsurvival]

thanks Jeff. hope you have a great holiday season.

[@thebest3522]

Amazing, but the only one thing i dont like in this h1r it doesnt support 18650 batteries

[@rogeliodegino749]

wow thats a nice one

[@richardwilliams4910]

great review, i'm almost sold, but i would be more impressed if the flashlight itself were rechargable.

[@sergiuraul1196]

They made a rechargable h1r nova...but h1 nova it has more autonomy.

[@mayen67]

enjoyable video.

[@tomthomas334]

Neat charger

[@KPSDISCIPLESHIP]

Cool dude

[@oatiemoanie]

looking forward to the "Best of the Best", how about the "Best of the Bargain Gear"?

[@OPUES]

on the link for the headlamp its,, 55 dlls not 45,,

[@livingsurvival]

it went up because the seller at $45 sold out. it will go back down.

[@OPUES]

sweet ,, thanks,, i need one for camping and light hiking,,,, great videos by the way

[@philrizzuti5790]

I'll take that cool white off your hands once you get the neutral white 😀

[@sportnatude2386]

2,000 MORE!!!

[@jimmygrey6848]

Perfect for night fishing.

looks a lot like Armytek Tiara C1

[@Vedraan]

nothing better then th20, almost double the price f0r inconvenient cr123 batteries.Just the magnet that I glued my self on my th20.

[@hunyango2k]

"just the magnet that I glued my self on my th20"... ---nice!!! now i'm stealing that brilliant idea. may i steal your idea.... =)

[@Vedraan]

hh, of course not, you have to pay rights and lefts to use that genius idea. No really, I glued that for my work, shipyard work, lots of dark, metal rooms, places, it can be very useful.

[@hunyango2k]

VVedran lol...

[@Rwm18]

Personally don't see why the Olight is better than the Thrunite. Thrunite has variable light, takes AA batteries, costs less and has the same (better) rubber holder...

[@Arturs_Lukins]

Thrunite is is much heavier than this Olight.

[@Arturs_Lukins]

I compared Thrunite th-20 and old Black diamond sprinter. Black diamond sprinter @ 70 lumens is much brighther than thrunite @ 250 lumen! Thrunite has fake lumens!

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Ryan Mason rubber? this is silicon...better than rubber..

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Arturs Lūkins I've had nothing but bad experiences with black diamond headlamps...mostly with battery connection..I've had to add wads of foil to keep the lights from flickering on multiple BD headlamps and different models. I'd go with fenixhl50, petzal tikka, before I'd buy a BD headlamp again.

[@FLA5HBAN6]

ArmyTek is the best !!!!!

[@MynorP]

Only in one color ????? is the big isue.

[@jamespalmer5407]

$54.00 ? No thanks id rather pay 55 for the 1000 lumin NITECORE HC-30

[@livingsurvival]

not me.

[@20dollarbanditgear]

This headlamp is a direct rip-off of the zebra light H30. That's how they do it at olight

[@Stealther]

"I don't do negative reviews..." So if you don't like a product you just don't review it? Not saying you have to be a Debbie Downer but If you only do positives you're not helping people avoid bad gear and IMO not worth the sub.

[@livingsurvival]

i always will point out any cons but if the product is total shit I don't waste anyones time. people watch my videos to see what I use and like and what I recommend, not what I don't.

[@StarDarkAshes]

Why does he always have to use that lame light blue colors? It's too bad the headband has so much that ugly blue. Sorry if you like that color but I just don't. How about black or dark green?

[@ulfheonar9126]

olight tried to copy zebralight , even the headband . zebra is still a better choice .

[@yannickmarty4135]

Not first

[@billpeirce7456]

batter life sucks at full power

[@livingsurvival]

they all do.

[@jackscrazyvideos2012]

I'm the 100th view

[@lukepowers6574]

First

[@lessstuffmorefreedom-livin6886]

boring.....