FINALLY...

By Stephen Koch Ranked #33 - Lighting January 2, 2011

...a rechargeable headlamp that holds a charge a long time and has standard (old standard as rechargeable will become the new standard in time...thanks Petzl!) battery backup! The ACCU Core Battery was a bit tricky to open at first as I was worried about breaking it. But with a few attempts and patience I opened it and it charged easily, and conveniently uses the same cable as my phone, so I can charge it in the car too! I used the Core with a Tikka 2 and was impressed with how long it held a charge...lost track of how long it lasted on one charge as I was using it mostly taking the dog walking and for shorter trips, but it went on for many days without any loss of brightness. I have not messed with the software download as I am not into teching out too much with my headlamp. I just want it to work and to know I don't have to buy and throw away all those regular batteries!!! But I love to have the backup ability to keep a set of AAA Batteries in the pack for my headlamp or avalanche transceiver.

Bottom line: Great product that functions exceptionally well and is good for the environment!

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