i have a couple of good ones. but for a decent one i got from bunnings for around $25 that runs on AAA size Arlec . 

 another i use when netting that runs with 4 x AA which is Korr lighting. usually get 2 or 3 nights out of the batteries. on special at bcf was around $50. cant remember the lumens tho . 

 Been in the same spot before mate tried heaps of them 

i recomend LED Lenser had mine for years now , the only ones that actually last 

I gave up buying cheap head torches after I threw out the first 6 or so that failed.  I and family (wife and kids) have now been using Black Diamond head torches for years when camping (and we do a lot of camping).  They are not cheap, but handle rain and spray, have a variety of modes that give different light intensity (including red light for night vision) and last for ages on 4 x AAA batteries.   I use rechargeable AAAs.  There are different models available depending on how much you want to spend.  I bought ours onl;ine from Wild Earth and they were well priced and Wild Earth gives good service.  We buy a fair bit of camping gear through them.

i have a petzl led head lamp that i got form a camping store (poss mainpeak, or kathmandu) years ago. think cost me about 70 bucks, but has lasted well, quite birght, and battery life is huge. very light weight as well. was in same boat, had a couple of bad ones and bit the bullet and spent a bit getting a good one, havent regretted it.

 I got myself a Led Lenser - had it for years. And it did fall into the shore break once - still going with no corrosion!

 mrs got me a new one for my bth day 

h14 r.2 !! 1200 lumen !  think she said

 350$ at bcf she got it snowy online

for $200 I'm pretty sure ! Had a early 

model !! Amazing!!  Chews up 4 AAs ! But she 

lights up with spot and spreader

beam ! Cheers pirate..

Yep, plus 1 for the led lensor. 

 Not cheap but they last, job done.

 for sure had one crap out on me sent it back and fully covered by warranty.

 LED Lenser.
5 yr warranty, dont even need the receipt as they all have a serial number

Check out Olight, very high quality and half the price of LED lenser with great warranty and customer service.

LED lenser is good, but over priced and I’ve been let down now by 2 of there torches and when you see what else you can get from other quality manufacturers for the same price as LED lenser it makes you wonder why so many people still by LED lenser. 

Also when you search through the US forums about the best quality torches, LED Lenser doesn’t even get a mention!

((LED Lenser.5 yr warranty, dont even need the receipt as they all have a serial number))
You are right they did replace my P3 last week without receipt

((i have a couple of good ones. but for a decent one i got from bunnings for around $25 that runs on AAA size Arlec))
I have seen it other day when i was at Bunnings
 

((had a couple of bad ones and bit the bullet and spent a bit getting a good one, havent regretted it.))
Agree

>>LED lenser is good, but over priced<<

Can you advise which model and approximate price ?

Thx

The ones with the rechargeable battery. Exxy but worth it 

>>Check out Olight<<

Thanks Paul for sharing

the one that my friend bought it from Olight Parramatta Rd Auburn NSW called : ThruNite TH30 for $100 and was recommended on USA forums.

He lent me to use and light is very bright but I couldn't figure out an option for focus point.

I am using it in wide spread light

 Led lesser, h14r.2 if brightness is the main factor or the mh10 if you want a light weight head lamp (still 600L and rechargeable)

Thanks Paul

When my 2 ebys one got broekn on me I borrowed my freind ThruNite TH30 which is 3350 lumen and Olight Parramatta Rd Auburn NSW is the authorized distributor and it looks same as yours one.

My friend told me they sell it for $100 cash and $120 with invoice. 

https://www.brightnite.com.au/thrunite-th30-3350-lumens-rechargeable-headlamp.html

Regards

Thanks Hutch

>>Led lesser, h14r.2 if brightness is the main factor or the mh10 if you want a light weight head lamp (still 600L and rechargeable)?<<

Are you saying both of them produce same lumen and H14 R2 is brighter ?

Regards

 H14 mate way brighter you were 

asking best model ? Also what your

after spread and pencil beam

Thanks pirate

>>Also what your after spread and pencil beam<<

Yes H14 has it as you have mentioned earlier

>>H14 mate way brighter you were<<

Good to hear that

 Led lenser or XTAR

 Myself and my fishing mates have had the reverse experience to most of the above posts. I used to buy the expensive LED lenser head torches, found they produced a tonne of light but they had the durability of a worm on asphalt on a 40C day.  I think I went through 2 of these before I decided to go down the ebay route. 

I bought 2x eBay cheapo's 4 years ago - both still work to this day, with almost weekly use off the boat but mostly in the surf getting sprayed. I replaced the rechargable batteries in one about 2 years ago. Porduce more than enough light and at $25 you can't beat the value. Only downside is they are a bit heavier than the expensive lights, but I have a big boof head so no issue.

The 3 blokes I do most of my fishing with also all have the eBay specials and have never had an issue - brand we have been getting ins the Boruit. On a side note, my very bright Lenser head torches would produce bulk light but would catch a lot of mist in the surf so would only effectively illuminate a few meters past my face and then the crap in the air would impede my vision, never had that problem since switching over. Not sure if it is the lense on the light or the actual amount of light, just something i've noticed. 

 My favorite headlamp is a Zebralight H53, runs on AA batteries and has a nice flood beam. My second favorite is a Fenix HL23, another AA headlamp with a combo spread/spot beam.

There are 18650 versions from both manufacturers that are also very good. Olight and Thrunite are similar quality and have good products too.

 + 1 for LED Lenser

Xeo 19r LED Lenser lights up the whole backyard and having double lenses can go wide and spot at the same time :) 

>>My favorite headlamp is a Zebralight H53, runs on AA batteries and has a nice flood beam.<<

Does it have both modes : flood(spread) and post ?

>>Xeo 19r LED lenser>>

Around $300 plus wooo

Intersted to get LED LENSER from this guy

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Model-LED-Lenser-H14R-2-Rechargable-Headlamp-1000LM-in-retail-package-cree/183138993928?_trkparms=aid%3D777003%26algo%3DDISCL.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52946%26meid%3D0449052dca7a47e9855a1899cb5c5eca%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122185410961%26itm%3D183138993928&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

Any feedback ?

 I've got a high end led lenser. SEO7R

It was expensive but it is Awesome! They are a great company. I broke it after I'd had it a couple of years and they just sent me another one. No receipt or hassles...

Mega powerful, light and rechargable. It was expensive though..