LED Headlight

Find just the right LED headlight 

 

The LED headlight has advantages that make headlights more useful than ever. Here are some things to look for in LED headlights and some recommended lights to purchase.

Why headlights
Be it a job that requires two hands or those times when one simply does not want to have to keep carrying a flashlight, a LED headlight can really make things easier. Using a headlight always keeps the light exactly where the eyes are looking. From greater efficiency at work to safety, there are times everyone could use a headlamp.

LED headlights
Most people know that LEDs are more efficient, and this has added advantages with a LED headlamp. While the greater efficiency saves the expense and bother of changing batteries, it also enables many LED headlights to be built lighter since they do not need as much power. This is especially important with headlights where even small differences in weight can have an impact on the comfort level of wearing the device.

Another advantage of LED headlamps is their durability. LEDs almost never need changing, and their durability means the headlamp can take a lot of rough handling and still work when needed.

What to look for in a LED headlight
Toughness: Never underestimate the potential for the flashlights to take some hard hits. Headlamps are especially prone to fall unexpectantly. A good headlamp will likely be made of a tough thermoplastic. Because this type of light is often most exposed than a regular flashlight, it should be water resistant.

Comfort: Since the light may be worn for extended periods of time, comfort should be considered. Therefore, it is important to check the weight to make sure the light is not too heavy. The head strap, usually elastic, should be adjustable in every way.

The light: Make sure the LED headlamp will give off enough light. The best indicator of this is how many lumens of light it produces. In addition, most people will want a light that is adjustable so the light can be changed for the situation. The light should have a setting for short, medium and long distances.

Lamp hinge: It is not always desirable to have the light pointing to exactly the same spot. Most headlamps are hinged to allow the light to be adjusted easily. For further ease of operation, make sure the light has a good push-button switch that can be turned on and off with ease and without having to look at it.

Warrantee: Being as durable as they are, many LED headlamps come with lifetime warrantees.

Streamlight 61052 Septor LED Headlamp
With its seven LEDs, it offers a good example of great 3-way as well as both a  lighting. It produces 50 lumens of light with seven LEDs, 25 lumens with three LEDs, or nine lumens with one LED. It has a run time of up to 150 hours on three "AAA" batteries.

Other features include a tilting head and two fully adjustable straps (both a rubber hardhat strap and cloth head strap).

Dorcy International 41-2098 115-Lumens 3AAA LED Plastic Headlamp
For those looking for a bright headlamp at a very reasonable price, here is something you need. With 145 lumens, it can project an intense beam of light over 150 feet. It has many other features to include a ratcheting device allows for the headlight to be adjusted to the appropriate angle.

Fenix HP10 7 Level 225 Lumen LED Headlamp
This headlight is designed for high performance and reliability. Tough and waterproof, it can meet any challenge. Even more impressive is its incredible 225 lumens of light. For a headlamp, nothing comes brighter (see brightest LED flashlight for the brightest tactical flashlights).