This Headlamp Destroyed My Expectations!

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@BrokeGuyBBQ 5 ай бұрын

I have had 2 bandit and 2 bandit pro lights for years as a full time diesel tech. Rain, snow, mud, bashing into truck and trailer frames, dropped countless times. All still going strong after 6+ years. Amazing Headlamps. Will be upgrading to the Enduro usb for camping with wanting to have the dual function of the flood and spot in the same headlamp and longer runtime than the bandits.

@unfi6798 Жыл бұрын

Great choice for headlamp. We use it for our outback survival bag & camping in the hinterlands. The red lights are great when you want to sneak around the campsite/tents without waking up other campers. It's also make an ambience atmosphere while having a beer or two while chatting & solving the world's problems. Cowabunga.!

@fredeschen3783 Жыл бұрын

I want a light with two buttons, red and white, high and low. I use red light when I don’t want to ruin my/others night vision. Also use red for getting into hunting spots in the early morning. I hate the buttons that make you go through a bunch of settings and why the heck would you want a strobe setting?🤷‍♀️

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

I only see the need for some strobes when circling

@Keith-zm9qo Жыл бұрын

For a " vehicle mobile lifestyle " , truck driving & car delivery svcs & camping , red light is essential. When using red light sitting in a vehicle you can still see outward around you while being productive. Olight Perun 2 mini is my go to....Red constant on + beacon mode for hazard signaling & moonlight 2 lumens in white light if desired. also It can separate from the headband and is a 90 deg light attached to anything a pocket clip will do , plus a magnet mount.....very versatile !!

@Bacnow Жыл бұрын

My goto is a Nitecore NU25 (USB-C)! Solid unit for my primary go bag! I was thinking of adding another headlamp for a different EDC bag but these fall short of my expectations!

@AZ6023 Жыл бұрын

Go with Nitecore headlamps as they have a wide variety that meets a lot of needs in a similar price range as these.

@OldPackMule Жыл бұрын

They are so close! Love Streamlight but they just slightly miss the mark. The bandit would be a go-to outdoors light if it just had a third brightness of about 1 lumen so I can turn it on in the shelter or the tree stand without disturbing other people or wildlife. Just enough to look in a pack or at a small area. Red would be good for the enduro.

@nobodyatall7039 Жыл бұрын

One lumen is like the power indicator on your game system, literally nothing and completely useless.

@EverydayJ1786 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you are still rocking the budget Casio 👍. I've got the negative display version and use it daily at work and it's holding up great. Love the large digits too .

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Me too!! I love those!!

@bigjim55able Жыл бұрын

Looks like the ball cap clamp would clip on your shirt neck too.

@jonathancamps9853 Жыл бұрын

When I put my edc away, I put on an olite QD necklace (free) with a (pick your color, because they we’re all free) keychain light. Lets me get around the house avoiding the death traps (kid’s toys) hands free.

@Twistdflinx Жыл бұрын

I don't know about the big one. But the Bandit and Bandit Pro are old. I've used them for years. I wouldn't suggest that you buy the cheaper Bandit. Get the Pro, it's battery life makes a difference.

@powers1776reset Жыл бұрын

More like 90% of headlampers utilize the red light. To conserve battery, if nothing else, but I use the red and green, a lot, and I’m not a hunter. I own a lot of different headlights and have had many others as well, and honestly my favorites have been the Bushnell from Walmart, with removable rechargeable battery pack, with the option to use AAA’s if you want or NEED. That’s a big deal to me, and a must have option! Second, is the Black diamond Storm 400 lumens, removable battery pack, with AAA option. Both lights have red and green, and are simplified two button function, and finally, affordable! Cheers

@snky6995 Жыл бұрын

I got a nitecore. Still have to try it out in the field.

@eyeofthetiger4184 Жыл бұрын

G'day Aaron, a lot to like, the weight and flood in particular, though I take it .... non-replaceable batteries : ( and IPX4 barely gets a pass IMO. If red light is there, well and good, (but yeah how often are you actually gonna use it) and if it aint, it does simplify the interface and one would expect reduce the cost to manufacture; ultimately; better off with a moonlight/firefly mode. Btw; apologies if I missed it, I reckon it's worth mentioning whether its cool or warm white. Cheers Duke.

@RMassey86 Жыл бұрын

I wish everything would switch to usb-c so I could get rid of my micro usb cables. I agree on the red light, it's nice to have, it's better than having several blinking options you have to click through, but I rarely use it.

@charlescollier7217 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aaron. You can call me Roxanne. I don't have to turn on the red light. I'll let myself out now.

@eyeofthetiger4184 Жыл бұрын

Very good Charles, : ) cheers Duke.

@charlescollier7217 Жыл бұрын

@@eyeofthetiger4184 Hey Duke! Hope all is well, my friend.

@eyeofthetiger4184 Жыл бұрын

@@charlescollier7217 Not bad at all Charles, hope you are too mate. It's P155'n down here at the moment, but hey, saves me watering the garden and does a decent job of washing my vehicle too. The drainage happens to be very good where I live, but we dont get the real extremes like you folks or indeed further north or west over here. I'm still keeping an eye out for a Mini Duku at a reasonable price. Anything new in your inventory ?

@charlescollier7217 Жыл бұрын

@@eyeofthetiger4184 Stay safe my friend. It's the opposite here, right now. It has been ROASTING for a few weeks well. Record hot weather, which is saying something, this close to the Equator. It got up to 32 C in the shade today, and with our humidity, the heat index was 35.

@billyoumans1486 Жыл бұрын

Very informative as usual! What was your experience regarding recharge times with the USB option?

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Thanks, about 3-4 hours on both

@bigjim55able Жыл бұрын

I used the red light on my old headlamp when walking to my treestand. Not so much for me to see, but to BE seen by other hunters. We had trouble with trespassers, and I was afraid of getting shot.

@charlessalmond7076 Жыл бұрын

If it only had a replaceable battery pack. When I need light i don't have 3-4 hours to wait. I need light. When the battery is dead can you use the light as soon as you plug it into a power source? Is there a wait time for it to build a minimal charge? Or, like a couple I tried, will it turn on at all while being charged?

@SuperStubbys Жыл бұрын

If it’s not usb-c now I won’t buy it, I’m done with micro usb, it’s so old, no one wants to piss about with that. Probably one of the first things I look out for to rule a product out

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@joshuaasbill3131 Жыл бұрын

Like everyone here I like my gear. I bet everyone in this comment section has two dozen flashlights and a half dozen headlamps. I can’t say what it is knowing how awesome modern rechargeable batteries are but when it comes to headlamps I want replaceable batteries in it. I feel like when you need a headlamp it’s because you’re doing something more important with both hands and if I need it….. I need it. If it shuts down I want fresh batteries. Or at least that ability. I’m also not sure why some headlamps are going after throw. No one has ever clicked on a headlamp to see what’s 100yds away. Give me 90 lumens that last a 4 night backpacking trip any day of the week. One man’s opinion.

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Good option!!

@dfernandez3482 11 ай бұрын

I have a coyote brown Bandit Pro with the red light function Things I don't like about it is that it turns on easily like it can be in your pocket or pack and a small bump will turn it on and then when you need it, its dea d. Other than that it's ok

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

Good info thanks for the feedback!

@barrybueler3356 Жыл бұрын

The dark doesn’t stand a chance 😈

@The4cp Жыл бұрын

The only downside I see if if there's no electricity for beyond the run time. These are excellent.

@deeboo1122 Жыл бұрын

I never understood a rechargeable flashlight.. what do u do when the light goes out and u don't have time to recharge it?

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

I have always appreciated and use them much more so.

@nobodyatall7039 Жыл бұрын

I love these but I wish they didn't turn on accidentally so easily in packs and pockets. The switch needs to be redesigned.

@CoastalMountaineer Жыл бұрын

Have been using streamlight trident for years. Kinda heavy by todays standards but there is a “hunter” version with green light. Not many headlights offer green light. I dont have much need for red but I stand by the green for deer hunting. I walked into bed of deer one morning in the dark and they didnt spook until we could kick each other

@Jaecht88 Жыл бұрын

My experience is.... Nothing beats batteries

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔

@Jaecht88 Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical we were at a hike once that didn't go as planned. My powerbank was empty (or my priority was for my phone) and my headlamp also went empty.. At one place there was a little "Tante Emma Laden" as we call it in Germany (like a little mom-and-pop store). My friend was able to quickly supply with batteries for his headlamp whereas I wasn't able to charge in a hurry. Thats the moment I decided that all my lights must be AAA supplied.

@piela650 Жыл бұрын

Darn! Was excited for this because I love streamlight and I need a new hunting headlamp, but it is indeed a deal breaker that it has no red light mode. Anybody know some quality rechargeable headlamps with a red light these days? My black diamond just isn't staying bright anymore

@Faithful_Tribe 8 ай бұрын

I only want a red light 85% of the time. Nice light though.

@jeffrdnck7973 Жыл бұрын

No red light and the ipx rating is really lacking. Always appreciate your reviews👍

@gideonstactical Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff 👍

@TopDog8762 Жыл бұрын

I like streamlight, back in the day I used their weapons lights. Still have one or two that work to this day. I even have a 88081 ProTac HL 5-X, more a mission specific than an EDC, very tough, very reliable. But Streamlight always just seem to be using old tech and lacking modern features. Who makes a headlamp or any EDC light for that matter without a moon light mode? And micro USB charging, really in this day and age? USB-C is the standard, come on. I call shenanigans as all listings I see say "USB recharging" and does not tell you its Micro USB. Plus a red led included in Headlamps are pretty standard. Especially for an outdoor use light. I love you Streamlight, an America company (even tho much of your stuff is made overseas) but you need to do better, seriously do better.

@brandong2142 Жыл бұрын

Micro USB. Pass

@tacticalsweater5119 Жыл бұрын

Too underpowered. I like my Fenix lights.

@frankhunt5018 4 ай бұрын

No red light, no sale. I want a light with two buttons, (red and white), (low, med, high).

@user-dw4cv3xq5u Жыл бұрын

No red = no buy.

@bogoljubdjordjevic7528 Жыл бұрын

Ihh how many Chinese I have it's better in worst case are same and cost 3,4$

@DlxyRekt Жыл бұрын

Won't even consider a light if it isn't USB C.

@mrdarren1045 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I don't get that either. Surely USB C would be more useful for a good 80-90% of ppl. Apart from that it looks like a great bit of kit. Shame and strange that they went that route though.