Headtorch recommendations for winter running...

[Fetchez la vache]

For some reason I have agreed to do a half marathon in early March with Mrs FLV, which will mean training in the dark (& cold, wet, miserable..) evenings.

Any recommendations other than do one later in the year so I don't need a headtorch?

Thanks

[Scabutz]

Get to decathlon. Lots of options in there. I got this one

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/spot-hiking-headlamp-i...

Quite light, bright enough. You can tap the side and get a boost function if you are really in a dark spot.

Get some lithium batteries too. They are lighter and last longer, especially int he cold. More expensive though

[Harpoon]

I've just got an Alpkit Manta for winter running (unlit country lanes)

https://www.alpkit.com/lighting

Looks bright in the back garden and uses 18650 Li-ion batteries so you could swap mid-run (though high is meant to last 11 hours).

I did have an Alpkit Arc but one of the hinges on the light broke. No hassle replacement under the "Alpine Bond", even after 2 years and 11 months (so less than one month warranty left). I just paid the £5 difference between the purchase price of the original light and the Manta.

[dieselgrunt]

i prefer this to a headtorch, more comfortable than a lump on your head. Plus you get a safety light for your back.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-light-250-id_83690...

[SamR380]

Another vote for Decathlon, although I use the cheapest one they do at £3.99.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/onnight-50-trekking-headlamp-id_8364416.html

It isn't rechargeable but gets over 12hrs from a pair of AAAs. It's light enough that I don't notice it and produces more than enough light for reasonably well surfaced paths.

[Challo]

dieselgrunt said:

i prefer this to a headtorch, more comfortable than a lump on your head. Plus you get a safety light for your back.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-light-250-id_83690...

I had one similar to this from Amazon but had to send it back as the torch kept moving around. never stayed still and kept having a readjust.

Preferred the head torch

[Roger Irrelevant]

I use a Petzl Tikka (might be a Tikka Plus, can't remember), and while it's not the brightest you can buy I find it more than adequate for off-road running. More importantly it's tough and very waterproof - while you can get cheapo torches that put out a billion lumens I'd be reluctant to have to rely on them in dodgy conditions.

[silverthorn2151]

May I direct you the home of brightness and lithium-ion expertise.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[anonymous-user]

I’ve always found headtorches to be a bit crap for running, the ones I’ve had just aren’t bright enough and I suspect the more powerful ones would be too heavy.

I use a hand torch now, get a decent lenser one (think mines a 6.1) and the difference over a head torch is night and day....Boom boom.

[Henners]

Another vote for Aplkit.

[Scabutz]

OP - are you still looking? SportsShoes.com have got some Silva top spec touches with bags of cash off:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/products/z/mens/outdoo...

[JimmyConwayNW]

Scabutz said:

OP - are you still looking? SportsShoes.com have got some Silva top spec touches with bags of cash off:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/products/z/mens/outdoo...

Good link im buying one off there plus loads of good deals on other bits and bobs - Never seen Salomon stuff that cheap anywhere.