Princeton Tec Quad Headlamp - 2007 BCS

The beam is mega wide, long burning, housing is secure, and it's very very water resistant/proof.

This is my goto around camp light.
On low, with the wide beam, I can see and do anything I need to even when I'm the only one with a light on. If I really need to illuminate the enitrety of my immediate area I just blast the darkness with my Quad on high, with its +4 beam of Awesome and I'm all set.

Even took this for a midnight swim at the ol' watering hole and after 30-45 minutes of sporadic underwater action, and 5 different wearers, it was in A+ condition. Probably went down to a maximum of 7 feet for maybe 30-45 seconds.

This is my go to head lamp when I need the power of the Sun to light my way on those tough technical trails without the weight of a large 4xAA battery light. I use Lithium Ion batteries in it which last a lot longer and are 50% brighter than regular batteries.

I really like this light. I bought one for my wife, liked it so much I bought one for myself, loved it so much I bought one for Christmas presents! It is comvertable on the head, is good for running, it doesn't bounce all over the place on your head. It is barely bright enough for trail running and no where near bright enough for mountain biking. However, for around camp, running on smooth relatively smooth trails, seeing in the dark, reading, etc. this light cannot be beat. Batteries last well also. I have owned two other name brand headlamps, and they were not as good as this one. Would have given 5 stars if it were a little brighter, although I haven't had a better one!

I bought this for my wife to use. It has the single headband, is only a little over 3 ounces and is very simple to operate. Battery life is very good and easy to change.

Creates a wide beam and it is light enough to trail run.

MADE IN THE USA

The quad combines all the best features into one light. It is not the brightest, longest lasting, most expensive light out there, but as a general use headlamp, it is the best. I have had mine for a few years now, and use it all the time. I hike often and like to use it at night to read or to find my way to a tree. This headlamp is lighter than many other, and still gives good burn time. The battery won't last 150 hr on full strength. After about 10-15 hours of use the light will dim to about the "low" setting, but the light is still adequate for most jobs. I have not tested the waterproofness of the headlamp yet, and don't plan too, but will take their word. The tiltable housing and front control make it easy to operate. Best light for this price... hands down (no pun intended)

This is an excellent headlamp. I own two but wouldn’t mind having extras. I use it for everything from camping to other night-activities such as cycling at night, fishing and kayaking for lobsters. Oh, speaking of the kayaking part… The headlamp is definitely waterproof and holds up well to saltwater. Don’t ask me how I know.
The 3 brightness levels are perfect (haven’t needed the strobe). The power curve is pretty steady so its bright most of the way until your batteries go low, then the brightness dies off pretty quickly. You’ll know when it gets close to that point because a little red LED will start to blink at ya (even when its off).
The only thing I’d add to improve this headlamp is the addition of a red lens but I believe there is a “tactical” version of this headlamp that handles this.

I really needed a waterproof head lamp and didn't want to shell out big bucks so I started with this lamp and added some silicon sealer around all of the edges, seams and at the gasket thereby waterproofing this thing. It has held up through a few night surfs and is going strong. Obviously when the batteries die I'll have to repeat the processes. I'm not sure how much of the waterproof is due to the silicon sealer or the product's design, but the combination has worked great for me. At this price, it fit the bill and I can afford to lose or break one of these, knock on wood.

It is really lite weight and the battery last a good while. The beam is also bright and powerful. The low battery light blinks when the battery is low even if not in use. I haven't decided yet it that is a good thing or just annoying.

Really well designed, minimalistic headlamp that offers plenty of brightness for a variety of settings. Within minutes of wearing it you no longer realize it is on your head, and it's various settings as well as pivoting gives maximum usability. Works perfect when navigating the forest in the pitch black. Came in handy when hunting and fishing as well as camping/hiking. It's a really useful headlamp!

This lite was great while it lasted.... but after the Cascade Lakes Relay, its dead. It wont turn on anymore and will be sent back. All the features were great and the light was perfect for running in the dead of night. Maybe I just got a bad one. I'll update if the replacement preforms better.

This is a great little light for both camping and trail running at night. I used the light successfully on two night legs of the Cascade Lakes Relay in Oregon last weekend. The area this light eliminates is enough to run at full pace without feeling uneasy about unknown objects in front of you. The band is even long enough to fit around my 34 inch waist comfortably. Love how the light comes with batteries and is ready to roll out of the box.

Pros: Bright, 4 modes, reasonable price

Cons: adjustments are in clicks, and sometimes an angle thats on the click would be perfect

Decent headlamp, works well and the battery life is solid for 3 AAA. Im doubting the 150 hours, and the first 10 hours are very bright, then the rest of them are kind of middling. As stated in other reviews, this is a solid pick at this price point.

I have used the Quad for years without a hitch. Light weight, very bright, long battery life and water resistant up to 1 meter! Not really made for extended hiking at night in my opinion, more for short walks and finding your way around camp at night. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.

This light is pretty bright and it's not too heavy on your head. I was kind of suprised about the comfortability of it because it looks bulky. It does pretty much what it's supposed to do, light up the night. It really is pretty bright and the three levels of brightness come in handy when you don't feel like blinding your buddy or when reading at night.

Good quality, lightweight headlamp. Is actually very bright, even on low. Battery conservation is excellent as well as brightness efficiency. The regulated battery circuitry makes the light burn as bright for as long as the battery has more than 20% left of it's juice. So, expect this headlight to burn bright for 120 hours of the entire 150 hour battery lifetime. A very good headlamp from Princeton Tec!

Simple lightweight design great for running at night and doesn't bounce, rain proof/impact resistant, the four 5mm LEDs are bright and provide a wide beam so you don't have that tunnel vision feeling some headlights make, long battery life/easy battery change. Great buy.

This is a great head lamp. Really bright on the high setting and not so blinding on low setting. The strobe feature will come in useful as well.

The only feature I would ask for would be a red LED but otherwise, this is a high quality lamp, well worth the money.

For anyone who cares, the Prnceton Tec Quad headlamp I have (just purchased 4/2010) is not made in China as stated here, but in the USA. Great headlamp, although cover over the bulbs on mine was already scratched out of the packaging.

Great build quality same water tight closure as Eos with the benefit of wide angle beam great for close work!

I own Black Diamond - 'Moonlight', Petzl 'Duo', Tikka XP, 'MyoXpBelt', Princeton Tec - 'Eos', 'Aurora' and now 'Quad'

I believe in having light when you need and since I found Head lamps that is all I use. So I just leave a headlamps on my helmets, in my jacket, and work bag.

I would recommend buying a headlamp with a battery integrated into the front unless it is on a helmet. So when you stick your head in a tight space it fits and you can still see. With a helmet you can be more force full and stay comfortable.
The Petzl diffusers on my Tikka and Myo work Great for close work and move for pre-focused beam, the Eos does not have this facility and so is a bit too focused for close reading.

For general use, or your first headlamp :) I would highly recommend the Quad.

This is a pretty good headlamp that doesn't suck up the juice like the apex or myo xp. Its pretty light and still has a respectable light output.

Voltage regulator is excellent. Comfortable fit. Unless you're into some serious caving or otherwise need an extremely rugged and bright unit, the Quad is the way to go. Dropped it into moving water on several occasions. Never had an issue. Peace.

There are certainly lights that weigh less, more rugged, brighter, or that are more comfortable, but its highly unlikely they will be in the same package for such a low price. This light can take some abuse if it manages to somehow come off your head. All around a spectacular light at a relatively low price. No complaints to date.

This is a good all around lamp. It may not be the brightest or the most versitile, but it is a good buy. Everyone needs a headlamp and this is a good one to start with.

I have had this lamp for over 3 years now. It has logged hundreds of miles backpacking in the Pennsylvania Wilds, night bike hikes, and weeks in the jungles of Costa Rica. I only use Energizer Lithium batteries, they last the longest. The only problem I have is the headband is starting to loose its elasticity.

Has a comfy fit and stays in place, even though it doesn't have that extra strap over the head. It is bright and easy to use. I mostly use it when we get to the mountain late Friday night and set up the camper in the dark. It is also great when you just need a little extra light - working on the car or I even got my future mother in law to wear it while she did her needle work. No need to spend a ton of money on a fancy headlamp this works great, especially when the goat puts it on sale!

Oct. 2009
Used the P.T. Quad to climb Rainier in Sept. Lit up the stage the whole time. You need a BRIGHT light to see footsteps and crevasses and the Quad worked well. Super easy to use, lightweight, and solid. Didnt get to test out the waterproof-ness, but the construction of the lamp seems sturdy. Great lamp for a cheap price.

Great light; light weight and bright. Just what you need to keep your hands free... setting up camp much easier now! Only 4 out of 5 because need to see how it holds out at Philmont in July! Expect it to work well.