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PostSat Dec 05, 2020 8:35 pm 
I have a few peeps on my gift list this year who need a good backcountry headlamp. Because I am old, old school, I am partial to Petzel but I expect that there are some very cool new models out there in recent years. What is your favorite headlamp?? And it a "value" question - the best lamp for the money. Not a "price doesn't matter" question. TIA!!!

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PostSat Dec 05, 2020 9:22 pm 
Without a doubt hands down you can't go wrong with the Nitecore U20 or maybe the newer U25. I have been using my U20 every morning on the highest power since the days got shorter and I only have to charge it about once a week. And it passes my threshold for ultra lite. You can even lower the weight by a few grams by changing out the head band for some small shock cord (which I have done on one of mime). Total weight 1.6 oz. I own several.

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PostSat Dec 05, 2020 9:26 pm 
Looks sweet - thank you, Lloyd!

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PostSun Dec 06, 2020 1:22 am 
HitTheTrail wrote:
Without a doubt hands down you can't go wrong with the Nitecore U20 or maybe the newer U25.
Came here to post this! I like the red light, so I use the NU25. Rechargeable, light weight, super bright, simple controls.

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PostSun Dec 06, 2020 7:51 am 
Would also suggest the NU20 from nitecore.

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PostSun Dec 06, 2020 12:09 pm 
I really like the One80 because of the extra peripheral lighting it provides: https://one80light.com/collections/frontpage/products/h2-headlamp

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PostMon Dec 07, 2020 2:22 pm 
Thanks for the great suggestions. I ordered a NU20 based on your recommendations and the price point was in my range for this gift. Thanks!

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PostMon Dec 07, 2020 6:14 pm 
For hiking, or faster stuff like trail running, skiing, MTBing?

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PostMon Dec 07, 2020 7:30 pm 
Cyclopath wrote:
For hiking, or faster stuff like trail running, skiing, MTBing?
In this case, I was asking for backpacking, day-hiking, camping - - slow speed stuff.

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PostThu Dec 10, 2020 12:07 am 
Another recommendation for the Nitecore NU 25. Really Bright when needed and USB Rechargeable. Weighs 1.8 ounces on my scale.

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PostMon Dec 21, 2020 11:49 am 
Thanks for the recommendation on the Nite Core. I just picked up a U25. Seems like a nice build and insanely lightweight. Plus don't have to worry about batteries anymore. ~Slim

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PostTue Dec 22, 2020 10:08 pm 
Downhill wrote:
Thanks for the great suggestions. I ordered a NU20 based on your recommendations and the price point was in my range for this gift. Thanks!
I'm a little late to the party here and see you already purchased a headlamp. But if you want to try another brand in the future at a really good price point, try Loon... https://loonoutdoors.com/products/nocturnal-headlamp

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PostWed Dec 30, 2020 12:15 am 
BPG - thanks for the Loon suggestion - I will file that away for the next time, but I had already purchased the NU20 - well, yes and no, sorta..... Based on the first few replies, I ordered the NU20 figuring the red-light feature wasn't necessary and so would justify the price difference for the NU25. But this was to be a gift for my daughter and she mentioned in passing that the red light was important to her for running at night, so how can a father argue with that? I had already received the NU20 so I also ordered the NU25 and figured I'd send the NU20 back after the holidays as I have 1/2 dozen headlamps and don't need another. After Christmas, my daughters and I spend the weekend in the mountains and one was sporting her new NU25. I was so impressed with this light (compact size, ease-of-use, charging, luminosity...) that I decided to NOT send the NU20 back for a refund - and now it holds the #1 spot in my quiver of lights. Thanks, everyone for the great suggestions! Once again, NWhikers comes thru!!

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PostWed Dec 30, 2020 3:19 am 
All these headlamps are new to me and I will be exploring them. The NU20 has a run time of 100 hrs, per website. Has anyone used the Nitecore headlamps for 5- to 7-day backpacking trips? (I carry a charger [battery] but use it for other devices.) Thanks for any input!

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