Wishing Fenix come up with a Cree Headlamp.

[f22shift]

I then I'm going to use a fenix L1/2D-ce or L2D in an elastic headband.

how well did this work? i ordered one of those headstraps made for the minimag i think so i'm not sure if the fenix is too thin to hold in.

 

[greenLED]

I visited the headlamp guys when I was in china. I got to check out a XRE proto
One is coming - hard to say exactly when but my thought its is 1 month out
Keep in mind these are not fenix's - rather it's another company.

Bike/helmet attachments?

 

[RGB_LED]

Count me in for a Fenix headlamp. Something that uses 2aa's with a cree would be a nice... I really don't need another headlamp that uses 3aaa's.

BlackDecker, I totally agree with you... purposely did not buy the PT Eos just because of the 2xAAA config - even if it was modded with a cree.

I would love to see a 2xAA or 1xRCR123 Cree-based light. :twothumbs

 

[Beaker]

I would love to see a 2xAA or 1xRCR123 Cree-based light. :twothumbs

Yes to 2xAA (or even 4xAA), but please NO NO NO to CR123... cavers hate the CR123-based lights because (1) it's way easier to use hi-cap NiMH rechargeable AA's and (2) CR123's cost waaaaay too much and are much harder to find if you are in an out-of-the-way place.

It seems that REI no longer even carries the AA based version of the Apex (only the CR123-based Apex Pro), which I guess appeals to backpackers looking to shave half a gram from their load, but for cavers it's definitely inferior.

 

[crislight01]

yes a 2xAA cree based light would be cool and no CR123 please

 

[f22shift]

how well did this work? i ordered one of those headstraps made for the minimag i think so i'm not sure if the fenix is too thin to hold in.

update
nite ize headstrap.elastic is not angled. i would recommend angled. saw one at ems.
they are not ideal for a heavy flashlight. i would recommend a single battery one(aa,aaa,cr123). my l0dce fits nicely and comfortable with weight.

 

[nzbazza]

how well did this work? i ordered one of those headstraps made for the minimag i think so i'm not sure if the fenix is too thin to hold in.

My elastic headband was homemade so I just made the loops tighter than that required for a minimag

 

[f22shift]

My elastic headband was homemade so I just made the loops tighter than that required for a minimag

diy is the way to go. elastic from a craft store and sew to size. i cut and reangled the mount on mine.:candle:

 

[wacbzz]

Cree headlamp by Zebralight or non-Fenix (but supported by 4Sevens)?

Either one, I'm all in...:rock:

Now, if we could just get an update...

 

[iced_theater]

I agree ^

 

[Lux Luthor]

Another vote for a single AA headlamp, preferably w/support for 14500. I also strongly prefer a diffused optic over a reflector - atleast for a headlamp.

 

[wacbzz]

 

[Leathermanwave]

When it finally comes out I will celebrate

. Now if we could get an update.:candle:

 

[wacbzz]

Fenix...:shrug:

 

[Ace12]

Hopefully they will have one that uses 2 cr123a and has the output and runtime of the P3D. Would be the perfect work light for me.

 

[wacbzz]

I guess this headlamp has been pushed to the back burner...:candle:

 

[Blindasabat]

Fenix never said they would make a headlight; this thread is just wishful thinking, not an announcement.

I guess this headlamp has been pushed to the back burner...:candle:

 

[wacbzz]

Fenix never said they would make a headlight; this thread is just wishful thinking, not an announcement.

To get into semantics, you're correct. Fenix never said they would make a headlight. However, 4sevens posted this:

I'm sourcing a 1xcr123a cree XR-E headlamp right now.
80 lumens (2 hours) on high
15 hours on low

It's NOT fenix though

and this:

Guys, sorry to leave you hanging, but thats all the info that I have (and am willing
to release at this point). Too much info released too early as I have learned
causes more trouble than not. Basically, I'm working on it. When things
begin to pan out, I'll be more than happy to release more info. As far as time frame,
I'm told around mid Februrary.

and this last bit of info on May 10th:

I visited the headlamp guys when I was in china. I got to check out a XRE proto
One is coming - hard to say exactly when but my thought its is 1 month out
Keep in mind these are not fenix's - rather it's another company

Yes, we know it is not a Fenix product - as was made clear - but it was 4sevens who put the idea in our head that there was to be an awesome headlamp coming out that he *apparently* fully supported.

So what happened to it? Was he talking about the Zebralight? It just looked to have so much hope and now there is completely nothing...

 

[iced_theater]

I'm also curious if he was talking about the Zebralight or another brand.

 

[ZebraLight]

I'm also curious if he was talking about the Zebralight or another brand.

That was another brand, not ZebraLight.