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Great Headlamp/Thrower
By ErkMD
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it is blindingly bright, uses a K2 Luxeon 5 watt LED (no headlamps to date uses a 5 watt LED except this one), slightly outdated LED technology, but because of thermal regulations and size this is the perfect choice.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
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
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