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Brunton L5 Headlamp
Perfect for owl research internship
By Andy McGann
Ranked #10 - Headlamps
October 30, 2007
I bought this when I landed an internship banding migratory Northern Saw-whet Owls in Pennsylvania this fall. I've used the L5 about four nights/week for the last three weeks.
It's lived up to its hype as the "brightest headlamp in the free world" or whatever. All the other researchers and volunteers love it. Except most of them reconsider when they hear the price tag.
Besides the lamp itself, I LOVE the rechargeable 6 V/4.5 AH NiMH battery. And I can go multiple nights without recharging, if I'm lazy.
Great headlamp. (Now I own 3 very different headlamps.)
View Details: Brunton L5 Headlamp
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Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- Luxeon K2 5W LED
- Power Source:
- 4.5Ah NiMH pack, rechargeable
- Headband Type:
- Elastic
- Battery Location:
- External
- Burn Time:
- [Bright] 15hr; [Powersave] 50hr
- Backup Power Source:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Water-resistant
- Tiltable Housing:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Camping, night hiking, search and rescue, seeing in the dark
- Weight:
- 4oz
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.