Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp - 2009 BCS

After reading Nathan's reviews I had to have one of these. I was using the Corona which is a bright light but this thing is amazing. It is so bright that the trail ahead is fully illuminated. I chose this model because of the "AA" batteries.

130 Lumens with (4) AA batteries and the drawback is the weight. This is one of the heavier headlamps that I have used. I would not recommend it for trail running.

This is my primary light for pretty much everything. I did a week of vertical caving this year and this light stayed bright and reliable the entire time. I have done water passages and fully submerged with no problems. Not exactly lightweight... (if that is what you are looking for)

I have used this lamp for a few years now and love the brightness. The highest setting really lights up the trail. This is a pretty comfortable light for its size. It can be bouncy for running thus leading to motion sickness for some. Without question this light is a battery eater. On the max setting expect no more than 2 hours. I always run with a hand held as well and save the brightest settings for technical downhills. Overall a great headlamp, but for running I would check out the BD and Petzl offerings.

I use several of these in my research on caves. They are by far the best value in high-intensity lighting. The only problem I've found is that if the battery pack is jarred (like when hitting it on the ceiling), a battery may lose contact with the holder, causing the light to go out. It's fixed by opening the battery pack and re-inserting the batteries.

this has to be one of the brightest headlamps around, I have been useing mine for 7-8 years nowe and its still going though the hinge has cracked and broken as well as chips in the the top casing. it also gets hot on the head but not a bad lamp!

I bought this lamp for my brother, because he does alot of hiking on the 14ers in Colorado and he tends to never time it right and ends up walking out in the dark.

the only problem i have with this light is that my eyes will never be the same again because every time i would say something to him he would turn around to talk to me and his light would shine in my eyes. THE THING IS LIKE A SPOT LIGHT!!!!! If you like the dark don't buy this light, if you like day light buy it because when this light is on even when its on low it makes the dark brighter than the brightest day!

BUY THIS LIGHT!!!

Although the battery pack is significanly larger, this puts out more light for a longer period of time than the "pro". Great product. I had a few issues with my first one. The headband and the articulation point for the light broke. I think it was a fluke, as I haven't any problems or additions troubles. I appreciate the overall construction: h20 seal on battery pack and simple mechanical fastener of the light articulation point. Essence: well built (att. to detail), great light output. (far best I've ever seen) Great customer service. Highly recommended. Get the pro if weight/size and battery duration is of great concern. Get the reg if looking for a longer lasting (batt power) bomber light. Downside: the buttons are a bit troubling with cold fingers or gloves.
I have one of each=STOKED

This is a good caving headlamp that I have taken on many trips. It seems to be pretty water and dust resistant and takes abuse fairly well. I also have a Petzl Myo RXP that doesn't seem nearly as heavy duty. I walked into a basalt roof and hit the front of the lens very hard, and it came out with a hairline crack.

i got like 30 text messages about how stoked nathan was about this headlamp that he's convinced me that i need to buy one too! the difference from the lamp and allll others is RIDICULOUS! i've totally been sold. this is where it's at.

I have had dozens of head lamps over the last four years working for the government in civil service, and they all sucked, petzl, pelican they prob all have their places (cooking around a campfire) but making the step and buying the Princeton Tec Apex out of my own pocket was a good move, I use it in a highly industrial environment, wearing it while grinding with it on submarines, to crawling the tanks and bowels of the subs and the worst environment I think can be thrown at it, pressure washing in tanks with 130 degree water, the Apex shows me where Im working like no other can! Go Princeton Tec, I'd like to see you try and out-do yourself!!

Brightest. Headlamp. EVER. The different modes are awesome too- the 4 led's that surround the big one is a great idea when you don't need the floodlight.