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Showing posts with label Headlamp. Show all posts
6/28/2010
6/23/2010
Cyclops CYC-ULH1-CB Atom Miniature LED Headlamp, White LED, Blue
Cheap Cyclops CYC-ULH1-CB Atom Miniature LED Headlamp, White LED, Blue Review
6/22/2010
Duracell Daylite Tough LED Headlamp with 2-2032 Alkaline Batteries
Cheap Duracell Daylite Tough LED Headlamp with 2-2032 Alkaline Batteries Review
6/17/2010
6/12/2010
Fenix HP10 225 Lumen Cree XR-E Q5 LED Headlamp With Fenix Headlight Diffuser Lens
Cheap Fenix HP10 225 Lumen Cree XR-E Q5 LED Headlamp With Fenix Headlight Diffuser Lens Review
6/08/2010
Nite Ize NET-07-02 TaskLit LED Headlamp, White
Cheap Nite Ize NET-07-02 TaskLit LED Headlamp, White Review
5/31/2010
Petzl E44 PT Zipka 3-LED Headlamp, Traditional
Cheap Petzl E44 PT Zipka 3-LED Headlamp, Traditional Review
What a wonderful headlamp! I used it for a long distance hike in 2006 for occasional night hiking, setting up camp and cooking after dark, reading in my tent and answering nature's call, at least an hour and a half every night, on average. I saw a lot of other lights on that trip, both cheapies from discount stores to other expensive brands like Princeton, as well as different types such as clip-ons, headlamps, and mini and regular hand-helds. It always compared favorably in quality and usefulness. You can buy a cheap light but it won't function as well on any point covered in this review.
The other day, I pulled it out because there was a leak under my kitchen sink and instead of putting it back in storage with my hiking equipment I left it out because it's so handy. I was putting it in a drawer today and decided to write a review of it and was not surprised to see that it has mostly 5 stars.
It's a very bright light and has a good focus length and light pattern but it has lower brightness settings which are useful for in the middle of the night when you don't want a bright light or if there is a bright moon or to conserve the batteries. You don't have to use it as a headlamp, it works fine held in the hand or set down to aim light in a particular direction, but if you have never used a headlamp you will wonder how you ever got along without one. The retractable cord works very well and makes it fast and easy to put on and off and the "button" on the back and the spongy foam do a good job holding it in place.
The on-off switch is rubbery making it easy to use when wearing gloves or when your fingers are cold or wet. It doesn't come on accidentally and run your batteries down. When I bought it I thought cycling through all the settings to turn it off would be a pain but the first click puts it on the brightest setting and when you go to turn it off later it is smart enough to click directly off, you don't have to go through all the settings! (How do it know?)
Something else I like about it for long-distance hiking is that you don't have to carry extra batteries because the light will dim slowly over time giving you fair warning to replace them, saving a bit of weight. They last a long time but I never really kept track. It's a little difficult to insert the batteries and replace the cover but on the other hand when dropped it doesn't open up accidentally. One odd thing about the batteries is that it uses three whereas they usually come in packs of even numbers.
It may be that there have been advances in LED technology since 2006 but my little lamp still works just great and I see no need to replace it at this time. I have used it approximately 200 nights and found it to be effective, comfortable, durable, sufficiently water resistant in rain, reliable, compact and lightweight. It's even attractive-looking. It feels nice in the hand or on the head and overall is just a very nice headlamp.
5/15/2010
FoxFury 410-009 Command 10 Tactical Headlamp
Cheap FoxFury 410-009 Command 10 Tactical Headlamp Review
5/10/2010
5/05/2010
Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
Cheap Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow Review
What a wonderful headlamp! I used it for a long distance hike in 2006 for occasional night hiking, setting up camp and cooking after dark, reading in my tent and answering nature's call, at least an hour and a half every night, on average. I saw a lot of other lights on that trip, both cheapies from discount stores to other expensive brands like Princeton, as well as different types such as clip-ons, headlamps, and mini and regular hand-helds. It always compared favorably in quality and usefulness. You can buy a cheap light but it won't function as well on any point covered in this review.
The other day, I pulled it out because there was a leak under my kitchen sink and instead of putting it back in storage with my hiking equipment I left it out because it's so handy. I was putting it in a drawer today and decided to write a review of it and was not surprised to see that it has mostly 5 stars.
It's a very bright light and has a good focus length and light pattern but it has lower brightness settings which are useful for in the middle of the night when you don't want a bright light or if there is a bright moon or to conserve the batteries. You don't have to use it as a headlamp, it works fine held in the hand or set down to aim light in a particular direction, but if you have never used a headlamp you will wonder how you ever got along without one. The retractable cord works very well and makes it fast and easy to put on and off and the "button" on the back and the spongy foam do a good job holding it in place.
The on-off switch is rubbery making it easy to use when wearing gloves or when your fingers are cold or wet. It doesn't come on accidentally and run your batteries down. When I bought it I thought cycling through all the settings to turn it off would be a pain but the first click puts it on the brightest setting and when you go to turn it off later it is smart enough to click directly off, you don't have to go through all the settings! (How do it know?)
Something else I like about it for long-distance hiking is that you don't have to carry extra batteries because the light will dim slowly over time giving you fair warning to replace them, saving a bit of weight. They last a long time but I never really kept track. It's a little difficult to insert the batteries and replace the cover but on the other hand when dropped it doesn't open up accidentally. One odd thing about the batteries is that it uses three whereas they usually come in packs of even numbers.
It may be that there have been advances in LED technology since 2006 but my little lamp still works just great and I see no need to replace it at this time. I have used it approximately 200 nights and found it to be effective, comfortable, durable, sufficiently water resistant in rain, reliable, compact and lightweight. It's even attractive-looking. It feels nice in the hand or on the head and overall is just a very nice headlamp.
5/03/2010
Petzl Lights: 3 Mode Powerful LED Headlamp Myobelt XP E84P
Cheap Petzl Lights: 3 Mode Powerful LED Headlamp Myobelt XP E84P Review
5/02/2010
4/29/2010
40 LED Super-Bright HeadLamp - 4 Light Settings - Just 7 oz!
Cheap 40 LED Super-Bright HeadLamp - 4 Light Settings - Just 7 oz! Review
4/24/2010
Coast LED Lenser TT1041CP Revolution Triplex Headlamp with Dimmer, Black
Cheap Coast LED Lenser TT1041CP Revolution Triplex Headlamp with Dimmer, Black Review
4/22/2010
4/21/2010
Petzl E99 PG Tikka XP 2 Headlamp, Graphite
Cheap Petzl E99 PG Tikka XP 2 Headlamp, Graphite Review
I purchaced this headlamp just after puchacing the Tikka Plus. This is a wonderful headlamp. I especally like the little flip difuser. Switches between spot and wide angle.... nice addition. And of course the brightness levels, flashing, red light, and red flash is a welcome add. Both Tikka Plus, and XP are a wonderful choice. But of course I take the XP, and my wife gets the Plus. Either one is great, and it is much lighter than my older Myo 5... which is also a kick ass lamp.... Thinking about it... I have never been disapointed with Petzl Headlamps. The XP makes it my 7th Headlamp. I also have 4 of the older Petzl Zooms. They have served me well over the years. Have been used in many night paddling events with groups of people. They took a beating and still light up... just old tech. So they are retired now and slowly being replaced with LED. I think the next on my hit list has to be the Petzl Ultra... dream on.. Buy the XP
4/18/2010
4/16/2010
Coast LED Lenser TT7498CP H7R Rechargeable Focusing Headlamp with Dimmer, Black
Cheap Coast LED Lenser TT7498CP H7R Rechargeable Focusing Headlamp with Dimmer, Black Review
Mine is an older model. It has a dimmer control, but does not focus. There are 5 white LEDs controlled by one push button and a single red LED on another button. The white LEDs turn off when the red light is on. The sliding dimmer switch works on either. Bought it probably 3 or 4 years ago. The 3 AAA alkaline batteries have been changed maybe twice in that time.
The light lives inside its compact pouch in the glove box of my car, through all the heavy Wisconsin weather: freezing, soggy, humid or hot. It rarely comes inside. Yet unlike every other flashlight I have owned- including several Maglites- the LED Lenser has never once failed to work when I needed it.
In rural Wisconsin, it gets dark at night. Really dark. From changing a tire on a lonely country road to checking the barnyard for predators to dragging the trashcans down the driveway for pick up the next morning, I have had more than a few opportunities to be grateful for this product.
This evening I took the time to open the watertight battery compartment, fully expecting to see leakage and corrosion after all this time. Even as old as they are the batteries were still pristine. The light still worked blindingly well. That was when I decided to write this review.
[...]Built well, feather weight, tough as nails, comfortable to wear and apparently the batteries last forever. I can't recommend this light enough.
4/14/2010
Brute Lawn Mower Parts # 1001548MA HEADLAMP ASSY X1 - L.
Cheap Brute Lawn Mower Parts # 1001548MA HEADLAMP ASSY X1 - L. Review
4/12/2010
PHILIPS CRYSTAL VISION ULTRA 893CV Halogen Headlamp Extreme Blue/White Color
Cheap PHILIPS CRYSTAL VISION ULTRA 893CV Halogen Headlamp Extreme Blue/White Color Review
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