I use a Petzl E-light most of the time now In winter, or hunting, when I have need for more light I use a petzl Tikka(plus? some number of go-fast letters and digits?). I like my headlamp to be light, small, throw lots of light, be able to do white or red, and last a long time.

I do sometimes hike at night. I can manage fine doing that with either the tikka or e-light on trails. If I knew I was gonna bush-bash I'd for sure take the tikka.. but most of my headlamp use is in my shelter reading or fiddling. for the most part, if it's dark, I sleep <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />