^^^^ For a permanent mount LED for a boat or truck, I think you are on to something there.
maplelakeduckslayer wrote:Cree is just a bulb. You can still get a crappy light but hey its got Cree LEDs. The housing and lens matter just as much.
I agree. I think most of the Chinese low priced stuff on the net is very likely inferior crap. A $6 unit VS a $30 (both USA based seller) has got to be built and last differently. But being there are so many Cree lights out there, and how the heck can a person tell the difference when looking online???? And thus why I am asking for a referral.
So is anyone real satisfied with your torch headlamp? If so what brand and model is it? And then as compared to a Halogen 1M spotlight, how bright is it in comparison?I am sure other members could benefit from this topic too.
BTW, for in case any one is looking for a closer work LED headlamp: I have the Energizer 150 lumen 3 LED headlamp for fishing, etc that works well for up close stuff (50' or less). And it works great for when handling and putting out decoys, etc. Runs on 3 AAA batteries. It lasts at least 6 hours on full power. It has 3 power/brightness modes. I noticed that Menards has the newer 200 lumen model for $15
And watch for them on sale at Menards, as they'd make a great stocking stuffer idea 2 months from now.
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