Gear Review
Princeton Tec Apex Pro Headlamp
not for me
By A C
Ranked #23 - Headlamps
May 16, 2009
This is a very bright headlamp.
But my experience living with this thing wasn't the best.
Its regulated which means instead of quickly getting dimmer and dimmer as the batteries run out it maintains the light and near full strength for a while and then dies.
But this really means that it doesn't last very long at all and when it dies it happens fast. The description here says 150 hours. Please. On the lowest setting it works for a bit longer but on medium/high it can die in a couple of hours.
Plus the CR123 batteries are much more expensive than normal AAA/AA and so where with a normal headlamp I would say, well I've got a trip tomorrow and I don't remember when the last time I replaced the batteries was so I'll change them just to be safe. But with the price of these you go, uhh I'm sure there fine.
I tried buying a rechargeable battery kit for these.
DON'T.
The rechargeable don't last at all.
In the end I returned this thing as it didn't work for me.
But maybe if you're cousin works at Energizer you should get this headlamp.
View Details: Princeton Tec Apex Pro Headlamp
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Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- 1 Maxbright 3-Watt LED, 4 Ultrabright LEDs
- Power Source:
- 2 CR123 Lithiums
- Headband Type:
- Stretch, adjustable, over-the-head
- Battery Location:
- Back
- Burn Time:
- 100hrs
- Voltage Regulator:
- Yes
- Dimming Switch:
- Yes
- Backup Power Source:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Yes, 1m
- Tiltable Housing:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, climbing, trail running, camping
- Weight:
- 6.1oz (173g)
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: October 15, 2009 By: mit3290488
surefire.com has the best deal on the batteries. 12 for $21.
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