Gear Review
Petzl e+LITE Emergency Headlamp
Not just for emergencies.
By Ty Nelson
Ranked #394 - Headlamps
December 19, 2009
I use this as my primary headlamp. It is very light and I find it to be plenty bright enough. And you don't have to carry a bunch of heavy alkaline batteries. The little 2032 disc batteries weigh nearly nothing. It has adjustable brightness so you can read in your tent without blinding yourself, and you can night-hike without tripping on every root and rock. Also the red led is great for preserving night vision if you just want to walk out of the tent to pee. Have not had to use the SOS feature, but I like that it is there. In short, this little guy is up to the job.
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Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: April 16, 2011 By: Chad Poindexter
At this point, I don't think I would want to use mine for more than slightly early hikes out or for those times in which I have to stumble into camp just after dark. I can see myself planning night hikes with only this light. I would like to have something a little brighter.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I'm with Ty on this one; but then again, I don't do any cave exploring or high-altitude winter mountaineering that would call for something heavy-duty. My headlamp is just there to cover bathroom breaks, the occasional time when I don't reach camp before dark, or an alpine start now and again. It is so nice not to have to throw a big, bulky headlamp on just to locate a piece of gear or to throw water.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes