Petzl e+LITE Emergency Headlamp

Sometimes I use this as a primary light, especially when I'm just camping at the ocean (and want to save weight for beer ;). But it really is nowhere near as bright as my other headlamp, so when I plan on hiking off trail, skiing, or mountaineering at night, it's the backup - which it excels at. Its perfect for leaving in the pack when you don't plan on being out in the dark too, obviously. The claimed 45 hour battery time seems to be accurate, which is great for the battery size/weight, and supposedly they will hold a usable charge for years, unlike most batteries. Now I need to get one to leave in my car...

This is a great light emergency back up light that I keep in the car with me or secondary on a hike. Nice little carrying case to make it easy to find.

Twice this summer this light has come in handy on late evening after work mountain bike rides....It is so small I almost forgot I had it when I needed it....

Handy little light....

Weighing in at about an ounce this little light could save you. I carry it as a back-up in my pack or when riding the bikes. Multiple modes including blinking lights and an estimated 45 hours burn time. Comes in a plastic case for storage.

This little headlamp has been very good for its size. it puts out a surprising level of light and has a great run time for something so small. I put it in my car figuring I would rarely use it but I wanted it just in case something went wrong. I've used it now for everything from changing tires and working on the car to using it climbing when I forgot my main headlamp. This is a good headlamp to have and you could definitely use it as your main headlamp with as much light as it gives out.

Throw it in your pack.Pull it out when you need it the most.Late night climb.Comuting home from work.Or driving all day and arriving in the dark.When you need to tranfer your gear from car to home.Pull it out and double check you didn't drop any gear.

I use this as my primary headlamp. It is very light and I find it to be plenty bright enough. And you don't have to carry a bunch of heavy alkaline batteries. The little 2032 disc batteries weigh nearly nothing. It has adjustable brightness so you can read in your tent without blinding yourself, and you can night-hike without tripping on every root and rock. Also the red led is great for preserving night vision if you just want to walk out of the tent to pee. Have not had to use the SOS feature, but I like that it is there. In short, this little guy is up to the job.

When taking into account the size, package, and power of this lamp, it's been indispensible for me. As an electrician I've used it so many times when working in the dark (story of my life), and whether it's hiking, camping, or climbing, it's always in my bag or harness. I'm going on 4 years with mine, with hours of burn time, and it's just now needing new batteries. Keeping in mind that it is on the small side, still, if I was only going to own 1 headlamp, it would have to be this one.

I got this light for 3 reasons (in this order):

1. It has a red "friend" light
2. It has all the features of a bigger light
3. It is light-weight

I like the red light because not having one in a shared shelter is just rude.

This light can be used in a few different ways. As a headlamp, obviously, or it can be removed from the headband (to save even more weight) and then clipped to hats, shoulder straps, or what ever. Plus, it sits on a ball joint so the light can be positioned in any direction I want!

Plus it has high and low setting for the white and red light, and even a flashing/strobing setting for not only the white, but the red light too.

Of course, weighing in at 1 oz, with all of these features it is definitely a winner!

As well, the batteries are easily swapped out on the trail since there are no screws or what-nots to remove. The replacement batteries weigh in at 0.1 oz each, so no big extra weight for carrying them.

When I received the e+LITE I was excited. It is a solid light, and seems to be built well. The lamp is sturdy and not flimsy feeling like I thought it may have been. The strap is secured in the headlamp much better than on some of the other headlamps I have used. And the whistle actually works, well.

As far as use in the field, I am still up in the air on that one. This lamp is great for simply using around camp or inside a tent, but I would not want to have to rely on this lamp for much night hiking, and especially if I were alone (with others I would benefit from there lights as well, which would make up for the lack of light with only this one). Maybe I am just used to the bright whopping lights that I have previously used. Regardless, I am not giving up on this light as my sole backpacking headlamp. I just have to see if I can live with it...

I give this headlamp 5 full stars because it is worth it. Even though it may not be bright enough for me, I knew when I purchased it that it wouldn't be as bright as my others. This lamp is sold as an "emergency" lamp, not a do-it-all lamp. Although, it does most of it-all quite well!

A great UL Backpackers light!

This headlamp has amazed me! It packs all the features you would find in a technichal headlamp and squeezed it into some thing I don't mind throwing into my climbing bag in case the sun slips away to fast. Well done Petzl.

I have been eying this headlamp for months now with the fear that it would only really be good for simple tasks like reading in the tent at night.
Finally pulled the trigger last week and I LOVE this thing.
I have been using it for everything....Fixed my TV, read a book, ran around in the dark like a child (for testing purposes of course)
This thing puts out plenty of light for most tasks. I see myself using it a lot for everything camp related at night.

My favorite part about it is that its so small i can position it on my head so as to not be able to see the light at all, its just illumination in front of me.

Overall GREAT little light.

i got this for backpacking because of it's weight and size. the batteries are only the size of a coin so you can carry as many spares as you want and not worry about weight. it's perfect for setting up camp and cooking dinner after dark. sure, it's not as bright as my friend's headlamp, but i like mine better because it weighs about a 10th as much.

I've used this around the camp fire, in my tent reading or surfski paddling at night in the sea. I cant remember when last I held a torch in my hand - this thing is waterproof & robust and when out at sea in the dark transmits a powerful beam or flashes of light which can be seen from a long way off. The protective cover box is a bonus. Worth its weight in gold!

This is just one of those must have items - even if you don't ever leave the house!! Super low weight and versatile functions with a decent battery life makes this a great item.

I have two of these headlamps. I keep one in the car and one in my bag as a EDC. They are super light and easy to use. The only thing i don't like is that is the hat clip is to tight. But I guess that is a good problem.

You cant beat this thing's portability and weight... I forget its on my head all the time. Also, the multitude of light modes is a definite plus. I also love the pivot, you can just adjust it to wherever you need to look instantly.
Using it as a primary light, though, has its downfalls... for me it just isnt bright enough. Also, the little mechanism that locks the light into off mode (just a little plastic bump) broke off after about a month. Not a big deal, but it can get flicked on in a pack or something.

This little guy is great. I bought it on a whim since I already had a Tikka XP, not thinking it’d get much use, but I’ve ended up finding so many ways to use it. It’s very useful for general camping and traveling. It’s great for nighttime bike rides and worked well for a camping safari in Africa. It’s so little and light that I throw it in my pack on daytrips just in case I’m out longer than anticipated. I even use it for reading in bed since my boyfriend can’t sleep with the bedside lamp on. I like how easy to use it is – just move the switch for all the different modes – no crazy button combos to memorize. Very useful.

If you bought it for an emergency light, that's great, it's there when you need it. I love it for backpacking, very lightweight and the batteries seem to last forever. Tired of losing your light in the tent at night, try just pulling it down around your neck at night...that way it's right there when you need it, like a necklace. Try it and you'll love it.

I now own two...so I always have one where I want it. Get one and you'll see what I mean

Small, light, reliable, there when you need it and won't let you down. Since it is so small and light you can take it anywhere as a backup light. A great little light.

Have been using this headlamp for 5 years for everything I need a flashlight for and all camping and hiking trips. My only comment is that I accidentially dropped it into a cup of water one night and didnt realize it til the next morning. It spent 6 or 7 hours submerged and still worked perfect, I mean c'mon...I thought water was supposed to be tougher than that but not even a vapor made it through. Some light!

Good pick for all the light back packing weight weenies out there. I use the e+lite as a primary lamp, good for a late night set up or to read the next days profile. Features/performance per oz can't be beat. Typical Petzl high quality. The red lamp is much less disturbing around any camp-mates. I use a more powerful and stable lamp (Petzl MYO XP)for fast pace night activity running/xc ski.The ball and socket mount on the e+lite tends to move around a bit with hard jarring.

This is the worst purchase you could ever make. The switch broke on mine the third time I used it. I wouldn't take this thing out for an evening stroll around the block, much less count on it for an emergency.

This is probably one of the best purchases I have made. It works great as your primary light, great battery life, and it's ultra light. I absolutely love it.

i like it. its small and compact and has a tone of light optians

I had one of these before and I lost it working on a car. They work excellent for working on cars and when I am working on aircraft. I was so glad I was able to find one again. They work just as well if not better than some other headlamps I have had. I will just have to make sure I don't lose this one.

I've owned this light for well over a year and not quite sure what i would do with out it. Being a pilot it has become my main source of light while doing pre-flights at night and the strobe is perfect for walking around dark airports.
Pros:
Light weight
very bright
easy to use

cons:
easy to loose

Great light for the backcountry! Weight is incredible and love the various light settings. I'm a big fan of the red option for use around camp. The whistle is cool and love the ball-joint pivot. I'm very comfortable with the light this throws off (even for trail running), but if you're expecting to light up the trail... you might want a brighter (heavier) option.

I love this light. That being said, I really never use it. I have 2 of them though. I keep one in my every day carry backpack for emergency purposes, and I have another that I take on adventures as a backup light.

Good for back up light as it is very light weight and easy to pack away. White light is strong. Red light is not so strong and good for reading and short distances only. Overall good to have one just in case.

This is a great little light for astronomy viewing while checking your maps. My friend hangs one around her dog to keep track of him on the beach at night. Also good for keeping with a first aid kit. Not the brightest on the trail but I've seen worse. Very light and compact.

small, sexy and good in an emergency. Well done Petzl you found a niche

great for what it is... It's an extremely versatile and lightweight lamp. The clip will attach right the the brim of a baseball cap, or anywhere else you may ever imagine to clip a light. Very lightweight, and the red light is a nice touch. That being said, not bright enough to be used as a regualr headlamp for camping, hunting, running, or whatever you may want to use it for. Great for what it is - a backup for emergencies. Just make sure you have a good lamp that this one can back up.

I love my e+LITE. I was trying to shead some weight on my pack, i got rid of my tikka and got an e+LITE. Its a little harder to night hike with but i found that most of the time a head lamp is used for reading or walking back and forth to the campfire or the john so there is no need to cary a monster headlamp that is so bright you can see space. The e+LITE is under an oz. with batteries and can do everything that the bigger guys can. Remember backpacking is the onily sport were you can brag about how little things are.

This light is handy for going really light/simple early rise day hikes. Also great just to have in your daypack as an emergency backup. I bring this along with my other Petzel headlamp on trips. This one is small enough that I usually sleep with it around my neck that way if I need to grab something or get up during the night I know right where it is. Overall it is simple, efficient and does its job.

My e+LITE stays in a zipper pouch of my chalk bag in case I need some light getting off the last route of the day. I also like how it clips to the bill of your hat.

This a perfect little light for emergencies! The LED's will never burn out and are super bright! It also has different brightness settings, red light setting to help with your night vision, and strobe settings! I only gave it 4 stars because Lithium batteries are expensive to replace, but if you just use it for emergency use you won't have to worry about replacing the battery for a long time. It is super small so remember where you stored it!

I keep one of these in my car, and usually one of these with me as a backup when camping, hiking, biking, or climbing. Comes in a small package and is really lightweight. You can throw it in your pocket or clip the container to a belt loop or strap. Keep in mind that the clip is a closed loop, so whatever you're putting it on has to thread through it.

Right now my main headlamp is the Petzl TacTikka XP Adapt Headlamp, but if it ever breaks, is lost, or goes the way of the earth, I'll probably not buy a new one and just use the e-Lite as my main headlamp from then on. Solid buy.

I originally bought this headlamp for emergency purposes but have been slowly transitioning towards using it as my primary headlamp due to its high light output given its low weight.

I typically take the lamp out of its case and slip it into my ultimate direction quickdraw hand canteen pocket when I am running around dusk. I have also used this light caving in Bend, OR when I somehow forgot my Tikka. It worked a lot better than expected. Not up to the full light output as the Tikka, but pretty close. I would highly recommend this product to the outdoor adventurer.