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All right...I looked at the performance chart and it does look...
By Kurt S
Ranked #749 - Headlamps
November 8, 2009
All right...I looked at the performance chart and it does look like XP lasts longer and the RXP looks like it could go for a couple one night events before changing the batteries. I use it all year round and live in Pennsylvania. I tend to use it more in the winter time due to the shorter daylight hours. Does it seem worth it to get the XP or RXP based on this? I am very indecisive when it comes to decisions like these. The RXP is not much more than the XP but I am not sure about the programming. After looking at the charts it seems like the RXP is brighter but the XP has longer burn times. It doesn’t seem like the RXP is that much brighter either or at least by a large amount. Seeing how I am not going on any long overnight journeys, I think I am going to go with the RXP, mainly because it is a little brighter and you can use lithium batteries. The batteries seem like they will give it a better performance in the cold. Does this sound like a reasonable excuse to upgrade or is it better to stick with what everyone says has been working well? Your thoughts. I can’t decide for myself here.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By ALM
Ranked #329 - Headlamps
November 10, 2009
Looks like you've done your research, Kurt. I honestly don't think you're going to notice a difference in brightness - it's not very much, and they're both really, really bright. Yes, lithium batteries will give better performance in the cold and will be a bit lighter, but if you're not going on long overnight journeys you may not notice that either. As you said, the main differences between the lights are the programming function on the RXP and the battery compatibility. If you think you'd use the programming, go for the RXP. If lithium batteries are super-important, go with the RXP. Otherwise, go with the XP. They're both highly reviewed lamps. The XP has more years of consistently good reviews, but the reviews so far on the RXP are great too. I don't think you'll disappointed no matter which one you pick. That didn't really make your decision for you...only you can decide what you really need for what you'll be doing. =)
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Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- Super-bright LED
- Power Source:
- 3 AA
- Backup Power Source:
- no
- Battery Location:
- front
- Batteries Included:
- yes
- Headband Type:
- single elastic strap
- Burn Time:
- 108 hours
- Voltage Regulator:
- yes
- Modes:
- 3 lighting levels & boost mode
- Waterproof:
- , water resistant
- Weight:
- [with batteries] 6.2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, climbing, hiking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 years
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