Gear Review
Princeton Tec Corona Headlamp
Great Power
By Chris Schul
Ranked #386 - Headlamps
November 28, 2010
This headlamp can really light up the trail. I have done a few night hikes when a group of friends. They end up turning their headlamps off because this lamp will overpower their output. The adjustable light output is great. Even on the lowest setting, it still out preforms many lamps. The light pattern is long and wide. Lights up the entire trail up in the white mountains. I have never had an issue in rain. I even had it submerged in a river crossing, still performed fine. Currently a year old and working well.
I do wish it had a red lamp for night vision, so I don't wake up any of my friends or other people at the tentsites or walking around in a shelter.
View Details: Princeton Tec Corona Headlamp
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Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- 8 LED bulbs
- Power Source:
- 3 AAA batteries (included)
- Battery Location:
- Back
- Headband Type:
- Over the top
- Burn Time:
- 36hrs (when all eight bulbs are in use); 70hrs (with just one bulb in use)
- Voltage Regulator:
- Yes—select between 8,5,3, or 1 lighted bulbs
- Dimming Switch:
- Yes
- Backup Power Source:
- Sure, stick 3 extra AAA batteries (not included) in your pocket
- Waterproof:
- Water resistant (can be used in light rain, but not for underwater use)
- Tiltable Housing:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [With batteries] 8oz (228g); [without batteries] 5.4oz (153g)
- Recommended Use:
- Camping, hiking, paddling, climbing, finding crap in the trunk of your car
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