Blake Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 I am looking for a strong headlamp to use for night climbing and those trips when you expect and plan on actually using a headlamp. I think I have it narrowed down to BD and Mammut... Does anyone have any experience with the Mammut TX1?? Or the BD Icon? Quote
crackers Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 if you're rich, check out the new petzl one. it's insane. if you're handy, make one yourself with these instructable instructions. I did two, it wasn't so bad. The mammut lamps are the best solution for the price IMHO... Quote
snoboy Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I went for the Princeton Tec Apex over either of those. New Petzl MyoXP sounds good too,. Quote
G-spotter Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I found a regular TikkaPlus is fine for night climbing. Quote
Hugh Conway Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 New Petzl MyoXP sounds good too,. I thought my MyoXP sucked. Battery life was shit and the connections were flimsy. For the $80 it was, crap. Even at $55 now, not a bargain. I'm much more pleased with my BD polar (detachable battery case that you can carry in your jacket or stick on the headband) or if I don't need long distance a Petzl Tikka XP (I'm looking for night skiing/biking or camp use not climbing) Quote
mtnview Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) I bought the BD Icon at MEC for $57 Cdn. I basically tried on the Princeton Apex and the Icon and went with the one that felt most comfortable on my head which turned out to be the Icon. I use rechargeable 2700Mah batteries. Longest trip so far was 3hours in the pitch dark going up the trail for Longs Peak. Worked very well over my ball cap. The tech specs are that the Icon is not regulated, don't believe the hours they boast about on all these headlamps. The Icon on high beam with the 2700 rechargeables last around 4hrs then a longer decline sets in. Medium beam is actally fine for most cases and gives longer life. If using in cold weather Lithium batteries are the way to go. I believe the Icon will accept Lithiums. Have you checked out the Candlepower forums? Lots of info there but they are a bit fanatical about modding headlamps. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/ Edited January 31, 2008 by mtnview Quote
DRep Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 dude, the TX1 is AWESOME, super lightweight. lighter and way brighter than the Icon. You do pay more but it is well worth it. one for each partner on an ice climb and you can climb all night!! Best headlamp on the market and don't worry about it being the first year for mammut headlamps because Lucido actually makes them (Lucido has been around for years). Quote
kevino Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I found a regular TikkaPlus is fine for night climbing. Every damn day! Quote
ASmith Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) I am looking for a strong headlamp to use for night climbing and those trips when you expect and plan on actually using a headlamp. I think I have it narrowed down to BD and Mammut... Does anyone have any experience with the Mammut TX1?? Or the BD Icon? I too looked long and hard and in the end bought both the BD and the Petzl. So... I have both of these and find that the BD is much brighter, has many more useable levels and overall and more versatile. The plus for me is the rechargable feature which works great, saves on the enviroment, recharges with a solio. No more batteries! I use mine not only for climbing but desert MB riding in Red Rock, beach running in FL., and morning bike rides to my office. Works great for everything. BTW... you can get a model with an extended cable to keep the battery in a jacket for cold or high use too. Edited January 31, 2008 by ASmith Quote
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