I use one of these while hunting and in my opinion it's the best headlamp available for such a task:
Surefire, Headlamp, Saint Minimus, M Vision, 3V, 10-300 LU LED, Includes Red Filter, Black Finish
- The ideal all-around headlamp
- High-performance LED
- Choose from among 13 light settings from 5 to 300 lumens
- Detachable red filter included
- Push button On/Off switch
- Durable housing. Tough yet light
- Leashed battery end cap
- Custom-made headband w/Breathe-O-Prene pad provides a comfy fit
Step Boldly Into The Night. The Minimus pierces the shadows with the right amount of light - 13 preset outputs up to a max of 300 lumens - precisely where you need it, thanks to its angle-adjustable LED housing. Its high-performance LED with a faceted MaxVision reflector creates a wide, smooth beam optimized to your field of vision, and its pushbutton On/Off switch and variable-light output dial permit one-handed adjustment from 5 to 300 lumens. A hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing keeps this headlamp lightweight and durable, while its custom-made headband provides a comfortable and secure fit, with or without a helmet. The Minimus is ideal for tinkering in a workshop, exploring remote areas, and everything in-between.
Features
- High-performance LED with faceted MaxVision reflector produces a wide, smooth beam optimized to your field of vision
- Push button On/Off switch and 13 position variable-light output dial permits one-handed adjustment from 5 to 300* lumens
- Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing is lightweight & durable
- Push-button switch retains memory of light output at any of the 13 output settings from previous activation
- Press and hold push-button switch for 4 seconds in the off position or when light is activated for SOS mode
- Custom-made headband utilizes fine mesh material built for comfort, durability, and a secure fit, with or without a helmet
- Breathe-O-Prene® pad fits snugly and comfortably against the forehead to wick moisture. The pad can be removed for washing or replacement
- Leashed battery end cap is built from hard-anodized aluminum
- Low-profile headband adjustment clip is rugged yet comfortable
- Detachable red filter included for reduced visible signature or reading of red-light readable maps
Key Attributes
VARIABLE OUTPUT: 5-300 lumens
HIGH RUNTIME: 1.5 hours
PEAK BEAM INTENSITY: 1,100 candela
BATTERIES: One 123A lithium (included)
SWITCHING: Adjustable output knob
LENGTH: 4.46 in x 1.65 in x 1.45 in
Output:
HIGH OUTPUT: 300 lumens
HIGH RUNTIME: 1.5 hours
LOW OUTPUT: 5 lumens
LOW RUNTIME: 75 hours
S.O.S. MODE: Switchable emergency beacon
DISTANCE: 66 meters
Body
CONSTRUCTION: Polymer / Aluminum
FINISH: Mil-Spec Hard Anodized
WEIGHT W/ BATTERIES: 4.0 oz (113 g)
BEZEL DIAMETER: 0.58 in (1.47 cm)
LIQUID INGRESS PROTECTION: IPX7