Petzl e+LITE Emergency Headlamp

For minimalist hiking this can not be beat. The weight of the light and a couple spare coin batteries in the first aid kit is less than most light headlamps with out the batteries. I went on a 3 day trip recently. I used the red LED for most purposes at night. It was nice not to blind my friends when I looked at them and it was plenty of light to cook with. The full blast white LED light is more than enough for navigating around at night or checking the trees for bears going after the Asiago Bagels.

as a comfort driven backpacker, i carry a psp for night movies, ect., weight is an important issue only surpassed by ease of use. this little wonder does it all for a decent price. its light works well enough to gather wood at night at campsite or read a book inside your tent, it weight is next to nothing even with the cool water resistant carry case. i wear mine on my belt directly in case i need to drop my pack highly recommend this light.

Always carry this piece of gear outdoors as an emergency backup. Great to take canyoning as it's weight and size is negligible.

I bought two of these hoping the light would work as a primary backpacking light for weeklong+ trips into the Sierras (extra batteries are small so their weight is negligible). I like the design of the light, but the output is a little less than I had hoped for. I backpack with my wife so I think we will carry one of these and one higher output light.

I use this as a backup while caving and for walking to and from the country pubs. Great output, better than some caving lights. Really handy clip so you can use it on another light's strap or on it's own. I bought 10 spare batteries online and I don't think I'll ever get to use them, I'm still on the originals after a lot of playing with them. Not fragile either, I'm a clumsy caver!

Wow! A great light in a small package. I gave them as gifts for my mother who lives by herself and my sister who travels a lot. Then, because of their raving about them, I had to get one for myself. Lightweight, wonderful storage case, and phenomenal light for the size. Supposedly has a 10 year shelf-life, too!

Emergency ues yes because of it's small size and long life but, it's nice to use as a camping reading light in the tent. The red light setting is very nice to have. It is very light weight, well made and has its own waterproof/floating durable plastic container. The replacement batteries are small watch like and weigh nothing. Very comfortable to wear.

The e+Lite is a great little lightweight headlamp. The red LED is nice for preserving night vision. The head can be mounted on a hat with the clip on the back and can be rotated up/down and 360deg. Great for someone who does not hike at night much and needs a very versatile, light, water resistant, rugged, and multipurpose headlamp or backup. When not on the trail, this is going to be in my emergency preparedness kit!

I got the first one as a sample a while back, as the name said, I thought this would be an emergency backup light, so I kept it in my "go-bag". One day my wife took it out and used it for short night time hiking, and we discovered how effective this light is! The only downside is the type of battery they use, it's costly and may not find replacement easily in some place / country, this only keeps this light as "back-up" rather than my primary. But hey, I got a few already and still ordering more!!

My son just loves this very bright, compact unit. It comes in a protective case so he keeps it in his motorcycle pack for emergencies. The headband is very comfortable.

I agree, the eLITE is a great ultra-light, general purpose headlamp for lightweight backpacking or for stashing in your ten essential kit on dayhikes. I've also used it on late afternoon runs to increase visibility. Just cinch up the headband to fit around your arm or around your waist and turn it to "flashy red light" mode. The eLITE is also just plain cool-great gift for anyone that likes nifty design.

Wicked light, Wicked bright, and you can clip it to a hat, or your tent window flap, or your buddy's pack. Great as a backup or lightweight alternative. A must have for all mountain folk.

This light puts out a tremendous amount of light (or less, is adjustable), is comfortable and easy to use. That being said, I think it truly is an “emergency” light only because I don’t think the ball/swivel used to aim the light will hold up to much use. I’ll definitely keep it in my day pack but if I planned on a lot of use I would carry something else with a heavier duty harness.

As all Petzl products, this little headlamp is great, lightweight, great quality, and cheap!

This thing is the greatest product since sliced butter. I bought 5 of them for gifts after purchasing the first one for me. It weighs so little that when running with it on your head there is no bounce. It's waterproof which makes it perfect for a backup light in my pack when adventure racing, but also perfect to leave in the car for that late night flat tire...8 years from now. 10 year shelf life on the batteries is amazing. Buy millions, give them as gifts and you will be a hero.

this is a great lamp. it really doesn't need to be used as an emergency lamp. you can even use it to read with in bed.

This light is great, really small, has multiple light settings including strobe for if you are lost in both white and red light. YOU can also take the head band off and clip this to the brim of your cap and it swivels to any angle you need it to. Shines up to 60 ft, and is really bright. If you are looking to shed those pack oz's, This is the headlamp for you!

I got this on a super sweet deal and it is awesome. This headlamp isn't just for emergency uses, if you want to go light it can be used as your primary headlamp. On the bright setting it shoots a 60m beam and it only takes 2 watch batteries. It is also great to put in a tackle box because it is so small and it has the red light settings to help save you night vision. If you are thinking about getting this, don't think just get it.

I like how small it is and how simple it is with using the watch battery style batteries. The strap on it is great because of how low key it is. the options for different lights is way cool too because you just flip the switch rather then pressing a button 4 times to get the setting you want. I use this ALL the time! It would be great to put this in your glove compartment if you have to switch out a flat tire at night. The size is amazing and the case it comes with is super nice to have. It packs a ton of power with such a small size.

This is awesome light. saw it at a show a few months back, and I've been waiting for it. I keep one in my commute bag (never know when next blakout takes place), the other one in my emergency evac bag, and leave one at office. Light works great, and weight almost nothing.

Absolutely brilliant in more ways than one. Weights next to nothing , very powerful for it's tiny dimensions and waterproof too. Very pocketable, and my 3 year old loves running around with this on his head when it gets dark.

As an admitted flashlight freak I am always on the lookout for something new and different. The e+LITE certainly fills the bill. Much smaller and lighter then other headlamps it takes up almost no room in a pocket, pack or vest. It may not put out as much light as bigger headlamps but its light output options, good battery performance and size make it a very nice "just in case" backup to take along. The red lite option is great for preserving night vision. Batteries are small and a couple of spares are hardly noticed in a pack or pocket. Easy to use and it leaves hands free. It is also a great item for those fisherman who like to fish at night and need both hands free. It does what it is supposed to and I cannot think of much to criticize. The design is also quite modern and clean looking. Great value for the money.

As an ultralight backpacker, I'm looking for the best bang for the weight and buck. This little Petzl light has a great feel to it, weighs even less than my single LED lamp and comes in a carry case (optional use) that is the size of Tic Tacs. With 360-degree swivel head and several light options, this little guy is perfect for a primary camp light. Don't let the name "emergency" fool ya!