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Brunton L5 Headlamp

Item #BRU0140 | 6 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Great Headlamp/Thrower

By Ranked #53 - Headlamps April 17, 2008

If you're knowledgeable about lights then you can relate to this great headlamp. First, it is incredibly light on the head with the external battery pack mountable where you see fit. Second, battery life is great even at full power, and a nice step down if you happen to be using full power for hours. Third my favorite, it is blindingly bright, uses a K2 Luxeon 5 watt LED (no headlamps to date uses a 5 watt LED except this one), slightly outdated LED technology, but because of thermal regulations and size this is the perfect choice. The light boasts over 100 lumens = very bright, and can be used as a thrower (term for a light that has tight-far projecting beam). Usually LED's are not capable of throwing like incandescents (halogen, xenon, etc...), not the case with a 5 watt LED. Typically, LED's are good for providing diffuse light with a very short range, but the Brunton L5 does both. It comes with a diffuser that easily slides over the light and you have great flood spread for working at night. Take off the diffuser and blow away your friends or anyone who has a flashlight, they will likely feel ripped off because your headlamp is much brighter. A fantastic headlamp 5 stars.
-Eric

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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 

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