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aarrgghhlnln
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   Old Thread  #27 18 Oct 2025 at 0.34am  0  Login    Register
I picked up HL500 from decathlon in france this year after I misplaced a Lenser HF4R.
It made me realise that I much prefer it when the headtorch is on a strap that goes all the way through the mounting bracket & can be shifted up & down. It feels more comfortable leaving it on to sleep
chester1
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chester1
   Old Thread  #26 16 Oct 2025 at 7.02pm  1  Login    Register
I got a Sunblesa after it was recommended on here. It’s light, small, bright (not ridiculously so), good battery life, comfortable and well priced. What’s not to like
vossy1
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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #25 16 Oct 2025 at 4.02pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #24
Hmm, that must have been my original one then, so more like 25 years than 30 I was doing some soldering and put it down next to the iron, which promptly fell off it's stand and melted the case Probably still be using it now otherwise.
clover
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clover
   Old Thread  #24 16 Oct 2025 at 3.17pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #22
Ive been using the same petzle tikka head torch for a good 20 years and its still fine. I fish 2 nights every week all year so it gets some usage. I use rechargable AA batteries in it.
Ive got a more modern usb charging nitecore nu25 one but that stays as back up and rarely get used. I prefer the petzle.
Duratec
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   Old Thread  #23 15 Oct 2025 at 8.20pm  0  Login    Register
The ledlenser ones are great. They come in at different price points depending on what features you want.

I leave mine outside dangled on the butt of the middle rod. The one I've got is totally waterproof, and has been faultless.
shilts
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   Old Thread  #22 15 Oct 2025 at 7.18pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #21
Always used Petzl , always will . I’ve had a spare for around three years but never needed it . 👌
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #21 15 Oct 2025 at 1.09pm  0  Login    Register
Mines a Petzl Tactikka Core and before that another Petzl, 2 in near 30 years. They get used for fishing, camping and in winter walking the dogs twice a day so, they get a lot more use than only fishing. My only gripe is having to replace the head bands due to wear.

We also own 2 Energisers that are used with high ah rechargeable batteries, the sort used in bike lights, those torches are very good too, if not in the build quality.
Backofthenet
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   Old Thread  #20 15 Oct 2025 at 9.08am  0  Login    Register
Pretty sure mine is the Petzl Actik. Never lets me down
Belch
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Belch
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   Old Thread  #19 13 Oct 2025 at 9.15pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Nitecore Nu25 . . .had mine an age and it does everything it needs to
Mistymere
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   Old Thread  #18 13 Oct 2025 at 7.48pm  0  Login    Register
Another vote for the sunblessa, light on the head, decent battery life between charges
andy2461
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andy2461
   Old Thread  #17 13 Oct 2025 at 7.04pm  0  Login    Register
Gerry recommended me the nu 25
Stunning light

Thank you so much my friend RIP
roman
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   Old Thread  #16 13 Oct 2025 at 4.28pm  0  Login    Register
Nu 25 classic best I’ve had brill little light
slipd
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slipd
   Old Thread  #15 13 Oct 2025 at 11.04am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #13
I think Gerry recommended me a Fenix back in the day, which I still use now... something rechargeable and lighter would be good though. I've seen the Nitecore shop on Ali. £20 for a NU25, not bad!
elltell
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elltell
   Old Thread  #14 12 Oct 2025 at 8.52pm  0  Login    Register
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I’ve used Sunblesa for a good few years, curtesy of OG, however mine has started to play up after many nights use over the past few years,
So I’ve taken the plunge and given the Flextail head torch a go, Tiny HELIO 600z
It’s early days yet so I can’t really say if it’s better, as a start it certainly seems good.
Tel
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Singlebleep
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Singlebleep
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   Old Thread  #13 12 Oct 2025 at 8.51pm  1  Login    Register
I went with Gerry’s recommendation of a Nitecore 25. Does everything I need and got it when it was on offer.

God bless the old bugger
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