Petzl MYO XP Headlamp

I bought this as a backup for the same that I had bought two years ago, worried that something as good will not be made in the future. All its current competition seems to use AAA rather than the larger capacity AA's. I run year round on unlit Northern Minnesota roads, early am, and for night time X-country skiing. I have used lithium batteries because of the cold, and have yet to have an LED burnout. In the diffused mode, just great for my 60 year old pace. At faster paces, might be trickier to see far enough ahead. In the non-diffused mode, jiggles off the path ahead too easily. A put a little red flashing light on the back strap over the battery pack for additional safety.

I was casting about for a good solution to a headlamp for night-time trail running when a friend suggested this model, and I've been especially pleased. It's a bit heavier, yes, but the extra light that it casts, the nicely-hinged dispersion lens, the toggle button that even the sleep-deprived can comprehend--these more than offset the extra weight. Also, as others have mentioned, there's no bounce to this apparatus as you move about--uphill or down, and degrees in-between.

This headlamp rocks! It is bright, efficient, easy to use, doesn't flop around on your head (as many lamps do...check this out when buying by putting the lamp you are considering for purchase and jump up and down a bit as in fast hiking or running...if it bounces, bounce it right back on the shelf and then get the MYO-XP or other Petzl lamps), has three settings that are easy to use by simply pushing the button...once for brightest, twice for a bit less light and three times for lowest light setting...and four times for flashing (which I haven't needed to use). Flip the diffuser down and you get diffused light. The diffuser also acts as a protector, so I keep it down when packing the lamp. Easy adjustments and I have the additional head strap (included) attached for additional security and stability of the lamp on my head. Also fits well on helmets and again, doesn't flop around (check this out on the helmet too as the bouncing effect is intensified on helmets. I always turn one battery around when I am not using (during the day) so as not to have the lamp accidentally turned on, which drains the battery. This hasn't happened often because you can block the "on" button by easily turning the lamp upward, but once was enough and this lamp is easy as pie to open up to access the 3 AA batteries, which seem to last an eternity (even with that being the case, I always have spare freshies in my pack). One last but important feature of the MYO-XP is that it has a "blast" button that gives you huge light for several seconds (while the button is pressed) and this is badass for route finding or animal spotting! Buy this headlamp and you will be stoked!

This headlamp rocks! It is bright, efficient, easy to use, doesn't flop around on your head (as many lamps do...check this out when buying by putting the lamp you are considering for purchase and jump up and down a bit as in fast hiking or running...if it bounces, bounce it right back on the shelf and then get the MYO-XP or other Petzl lamps), has three settings that are easy to use by simply pushing the button...once for brightest, twice for a bit less light and three times for lowest light setting...and four times for flashing (which I haven't needed to use). Flip the diffuser down and you get diffused light. The diffuser also acts as a protector, so I keep it down when packing the lamp. Easy adjustments and I have the additional head strap (included) attached for additional security and stability of the lamp on my head. Also fits well on helmets and again, doesn't flop around (check this out on the helmet too as the bouncing effect is intensified on helmets. I always turn one battery around when I am not using (during the day) so as not to have the lamp accidentally turned on, which drains the battery. This hasn't happened often because you can block the "on" button by easily turning the lamp upward, but once was enough and this lamp is easy as pie to open up to access the 3 AA batteries, which seem to last an eternity (even with that being the case, I always have spare freshies in my pack). One last but important feature of the MYO-XP is that it has a "blast" button that gives you huge light for several seconds (while the button is pressed) and this is badass for route finding or animal spotting! Buy this headlamp and you will be stoked!

This has served me well in many caves. The ease of having only one LED with a flip up light diffuser has been a blessing Easy to work with gloves on also. It beams bright and far when you need to and also provides a wide area of light when the lens is down. However, mine has recently broken after 2 years of moderate use. Where the wire exits the batt pack the wire became weak and broke in half. Perhaps this issue has been fixed in the 08? I WOULD still buy another as the power to wight/size ratio is great with this lamp.

Tried it out before heading to Rainier. Super bright, wide, and strong beam. There was no diminished power after 5 hrs of continous use. It was like having a search beam on the trail. No need to adjust head to see up/down the trail because the beam was so strong beyond 75 ft and at 3 ft at the same time; even with the diffuser lens. Its almost too powerful.

I just bought it, but did not use it much in real action but the make looks very good, the power efficient and the light clear in the different positions.

Used this head lamp for climnbs on Longs Peak in CO and Mt. Rainier in WA. Great illumination for those alpine starts and great for extra light while getting dressed in your tent. Lightweight, durable, and powerful.

i bought 2 head lamps for me and a friend... althogh one came and looked like it had water damage in it.and barly works... i wish they can send me a new one... the other one work perfect....

Lit my way through the night running on some knarly trails.