In reply to dovebiker:
> Find something that takes 3 or 4 conventional AAA batteries - use Energizer Lithiums and you'll have plenty enough power (30-50% more than an equivalent size rechargeable). You don't need mega-lumens for running, 150-200 is usually enough to see far enough ahead. I've got head torches from Petzl and Silva - both are good.
Sounds like Petzl Actik Core to me.
That’s what I have used for years now since 2018, used it for Tranter’s round as well as reccing Ramsay, night shift of Ramsay Round support of Ring of Steall and multiple days on trails and hills... I think if it’s good enough for Ring of Steall at night on medium setting, it’s a good enough headtorch!
I sometimes carry rechargeable Eneloop batteries as spares, but typically prefer a Petzl E+lite as a spare as it’s lighter than batteries and gives more redundancy (still never used!).
My only gripe is that it doesn’t have a lock so you need to be careful.