Best headlamp for outdoorsman under $60

[@skylarhamilton5734]

This is the exact video I needed to watch, as an avid outdoorsman who's so tired with over priced junk that is unreliable. Thank you for your time and research

[@Hammerback0]

I bought 4 of those el-cheapo "2 for 20.00" a few years ago, one failed, the others still run. And im hard on things. 😂

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Hey that’s not too bad for being hard on them.

[@madtownangler]

Believe it or not I don't have any of these. I buy about three lights a year for work. The lenses get scratched up all the time. I usually pay about $40 per light. I figure about twenty years with three lights a year. I get free batteries at work. . My favorite brand tends to be Petzel. I can walk about four blocks away from were I live and There is always about 4-5 different lights available at a backpacking store. Believe it not when I'm hunting I use the simplest light available with only one light on it. When I'm at work the brighter the better

[@bernesepuppy]

I have the Nebo which is surprising and very light to carry. I also have the petzl aria 1 which is, as you say, nothing outstanding, but in my view really solid and reliable.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I agree with you on your conclusions.

[@donaldstrader7241]

I have a lot of headlamps. The ones that are currently available that I use the most are: (1) the Olight Perun 2 Mini, a lot of pros to this light, has a bright 40 lumen red mode similar to the Fenix you showed. Some artifacts in the red beam, but I'm just glad to have it. About the only con, I wish they had also included a lower red mode, in addition to the bright red and bright red strobe. Any way this is a great EDC right angle flashlight or headlamp, small and comfortable. If you get it on sale, then it would be in your price range. [It will also charge in the Olight Baton 4 charging case so you have light for a long time and the charging case can also be used to charge your phone.] (2) The Fenix H65 -T, there is a newer model. No red though, at least not in my model. The magnesium body shaves off enough weight to make this 18650 headlamp comfortable. (3) The $16 Tri-Headbeam Maratac - Collab. For the price and that it runs on 2 x AA batteries it is a good little headlamp. Red and blue (3 lumens) are operated my the shorter of the two buttons. Compare it to its sibling the Wuben H3. Carry some spare batteries. I immediately removed the alkaleaks that Wuben supplied them with to CountyComm and changed them to some hybrid rechargeable batteries, eneloop or the Ikea LADDA equivalent. The red is fine for close-up but I would not plan on going navigating by it. The latch closing the battery compartment might be a weak point. Thanks for the comparison video.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Wow. Some great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@neilgoth1974]

Hope you get to try the Sofirn line of headlamps. The H05B model is a good one.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I just looked it up, looks like an interesting light.

[@neilgoth1974]

@@TheBudgetSportsmanthere are a some review videos here on YT for that, got mine around $17 including battery.

[@andresleguizamon793]

Amazing Review dude! thanks!

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Absolutely. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jimmywarren6685]

Streamlight Bandit for me!

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I’ll have to look at it. I’ve not heard of it before

[@t.shaneholock693]

I wish I found this video last month, I chose the Storm 450 due to Weather Resistance and Red Light and upgradeable chargeable battery for about 30ish Dollars

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I like the storm 450. I think it’s a good choice.

[@andrewprice927]

Thankyou for your great review.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@60beats44]

Owned 2 expensive PETZL headlamps (Actik Core), each stopped working after 15 minutes walking in light rain.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

That’s a bummer

[@phillipwilkerson614]

Does the milwakee headlamp compares in there anywhere

[@racebiketuner]

Any reason you didn't include the Coast FL78R?

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Too many options and not enough time or money to include every headlamp.

[@Raven00714]

No Ledlenser?

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Frankly, I have never heard of Ledlenser till about 2 minutes ago.

[@328am]

◼️💎⛈️ FTW

[@barrysuss4421]

9:35 FAIL.

[@duncdunc76]

This was a great review man! Seriously nice job! I watch a lot of light reviews for fun and your up there in quality for what most people need and want to know without getting to into the weeds as some do. I have both the Black Diamond and the Fenix. Ill say this, they are both great lights and you nailed all the pros and cons imo. Two opinions that ive developed after using both for a good while. The Fenix has a simpler user interface to remember and the build quality is definitely better. Unfortunately my Black Diamond developed a crack in the corner of the lens face at some point some how. Not sure when it happened and it still works fine but im a bit disapointed as I dont recall doing anything harsh to it to cause it to crack. I do really like all the light mode flexibility of the Black Diamond for sure. But the rechargeable nature of the Fenix in adition to being able to use a CR123 if need be puts it as my #1. The Black Diamond is a solid #2 for me out of all the headlamps ive tried over the years which is a lot.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Thanks for your kind words about the video and your real world feedback. I was honestly just thinking about some of those same things last night. I LOVE the features of the Black Diamond, but if I haven’t used it in a while I find myself fiddling with the buttons trying to remember how to cycle the modes and change brightness. The Fenix is definitely a simpler user experience. For me the biggest drawback of the Fenix is that I really prefer a green light over red.

[@1Whitetail]

Very good review 👏 thats the way they should be compared. I'm like you, I think the 500 R would be my pick over the 450. Again congratulations on a good review.

[@andrewrodriguez8492]

I had bought a headlamp off amazon. 2 pack for 12 dollars. Lasted about 4 years until last week I went to take it out of the case and noticed the case was swollen. Open it up and it was all burnt up and covered in ash like material. Definitely keep it in a cool environment. My guess is it got too hot inside my work truck and the lamp was fully charged and batteries were old so they were unstable. Luckily the case contained it and nothing inside my car burnt up

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Good info. Thanks for sharing

[@sandymilne224]

I have the Nebo and I wear it on my watch strap. It’s not perfect in that position, but it does work when fixing something under your sink, for example. Seriously, I think Nebo should come out with a watch strap specific model. Huge possibilities there for workmen/women.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

That’s a cool idea.

[@mylifeisbroken34]

Which headlamp should I buy for night fishing? I'm so confused. Please tell me just 1 model, the price is not important, as long as it is of good quality.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

For fishing, I would want it to be water resistant, some of the cheaper ones are not. I would choose the black diamond storm or the petzl aria

[@kingcutt7312]

Was going to buy the Storm until I read all of the reviews about the battery latch failing.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I’ll have a review of the storm 500R coming out next week. That headlamp doesn’t have a battery latch at all…has a built in rechargeable battery

[@thamesuser]

Excellent review...... I'll go for Simple like the ever bright

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Great inexpensive choice.

[@swest9775]

Great video! Its the Fenix for me.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

The Fenix probably didn’t get enough love in this video. It really is an awesome headlamp. It’s definitely going to stay in my arsenal. If only it had a green mode it would be so much better for this guy who has a hard time seeing red.