Sturdy head torch recommendations?

[Toaster Pilot]

I like using a head torch when working on my car, especially handy when working underneath. Bought one like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-LED-HEADLAMP-HEADLIGH... which was adequate in terms of light output but a few too many times whacking it off exhausts / etc meant the plastic bracket that holds the lamp against the head and allows it to swivel breaks really easily and quickly - fine for £2.40 but didn't last that long at all.

Can anyone recommend one that'll stand up to a bit more abuse? Preferably more metallic in it's construction so that it won't break so easily.

[HustleRussell]

Plastic is probably the right stuff to make these out of, metal would be heavier... you just want a higher quality one. Watching this thread keenly for any recommendations because I need a head torch too.

[Speed addicted]

I use a Petzl headtorch at work, they're not the cheapest but they're very robust.

[Accelebrate]

This one...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenser-Rechargeable-Head-L...

[Ennoch]

If you've got the money then the Mammut X-Shot is a seriously good bit of kit and absolutely bulletproof (taking some pretty big chunks of ice hitting it from height). Alternatively, something from Petzl around the £30-40 mark will be almost as good.

[sopaz]

I use one from Alpkit for cycling and climbing: https://www.alpkit.com/products/gamma

Seems to be just as good as any £30 Petzl I've used and great customer service.

[markmullen]

I've got the Petzl MYO RXP for night photography, very well made.

http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/headlamps/performa...

[RDB]

I use a cheap Energizer one that I found in Tesco for working on cars. It's not as bright as a lot of the newer designs but I've stuck with it because it's quite slim so doesn't get caught on the underside of the car. It only cost £6 so I don't have to worry too much about abusing it.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/energizer-3-led-headli...

[ewenm]

sopaz said:

I use one from Alpkit for cycling and climbing: https://www.alpkit.com/products/gamma

Seems to be just as good as any £30 Petzl I've used and great customer service.

I use that too - great piece of kit but not particularly sturdy IMO, well no more so than any other "normal" headtorch.

[TooLateForAName]

sopaz said:

I use one from Alpkit for cycling and climbing: https://www.alpkit.com/products/gamma

Seems to be just as good as any £30 Petzl I've used and great customer service.

I'd agree. I have black diamond and alpkit headtorches and the alpkit is great for the price.