Thread: Help with new headlamp

I know Barefoot already made a decision on what to buy, but I'm just throwing it out there that I use one of these for climbing and tramping:

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp - Head Torches - Climbing - Gear - Bivouac Online Store
I find it handles prolonged, damp, cold conditions well (think winter in the Southern Alps) and although I've dropped it a few times from a reasonable height, it still works a-ok and the casing doesn't look battered.

It has no rust on the points despite the exposure to cold and damp - my previous Petzl headlamp rusted very quickly.

I do find I change the batteries fairly regularly (every couple of trips), but then, when I do use it in the outdoors, it tends to be on for prolonged periods at night - when doing descents, long walk outs, etc.

I'm very happy with its performance and robustness for the price. The three different settings (which I think is fairly standard these days) are very handy - bright light for action, dim light for chilling in the tent.