Great headlamp with a great warranty.

By JP Ranked #343 - Headlamps January 16, 2009

This is my choice headlamp when i need a longer range light. I've used all sorts of headlamps over the years and i always come back to this one. Its got alot of great features. For starters, it’s very bright and can be used while hiking in the dark. Two, its very water resistant to waterproof. Remember, this headlamp has a waterproof level 2 rating which means waterproof for a depth of up to one meter for 30 minutes. One reviewer said they had it in the water for several hours which this device is not rated to cope with so it let water in. For other water applications though such as paddling or hiking in the rain, this is perfect. Third, the different brightness levels are very useful but i do agree with another’s comments that the low setting with strong batteries is almost too bright for reading. Fourth, even though the headlamp uses three AAA batteries, its very lightweight when resting on your head. Finally, this item comes with a lifetime warranty which is nice. I sent in a 3 year old Aurora to Princeton Tec because of a cracked piece on the case and they gave me a new one for free. Bottom line is if you need lots of light in a small and lightweight package, this is a great choice. If you'd prefer a smaller, lighter unit with similar features but not as bright of a light for use around camp and for reading, I'd highly recommend the Princeton Tec Aurora which is also waterproof. Note: It looks like PT is discontinuing the Aurora to replace it with the non waterproof Fuel so get one while you still can. As of 1-15-09, the Aurora is on the Backcountry Outlet site and its on sale for $17 which is a great deal.

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