AlexSheppard
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tim.rose2 said:Fenix E12 - looked at those. Could well be the best contender. Just might need two to balance things up.
I use a HL60R as my main light and an E12 permanently zip-tied to the side as my backup. In my entirely unscientific field-testing I've found the E12 roughly similar to a Pixa 2 used on mid brightness; not great but entirely good-enough for a secondary light, would recommend.
The E12 is so small and light I've never noticed the weight on the side from it or felt the need to get a second one just to balance the helmet, so no worries there! Also a fan of how simple it makes spare battery arrangement; spare 18650 and spare AA will fit nice and snug together in a little waterproof case, alongside a wad of paper towel to stop any rattling and soak up any errant moisture.
I've got a hankering to pick myself up one of the little Petzl E+Lite s and stash it inside my tacklesack alongside the spare glasses and emergency chocolate bar, and that'll about do me for lights (I claim for now, but the lure of expensive shiny things is always strong).