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(based on 16 ratings)
Brand: PETZL
Online Retailer ID: 210238681
Located in: All Outdoor Gear, Headlamps, Lights, Etc., Headlamps
The Petzl® e+LITE® Headlamp delivers big performance in a small package. Completely waterproof, this emergency light boasts a 10-year battery shelf life, 4 LED bulbs, and weighs less than 1 ounce. Wear on your body for hands-free flexibility&#8212bea;s old-fashioned flashlights!
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 16 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Bright (14), Durable (12), Adjustable beam (10), Stable (9), Good battery life (8)
Best Uses:
Backpacking (13), Car camping (7), Hiking (7), Day trip (6)
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ recreational (6)
 
it is good!
By kodakVerified Reviewer from New Paltz, NY on 7/23/2008
Pros:
Bright, Durable, Stable
Best Uses:
Backpacking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it when I go outdoors, like biking, camping or fishing. it always fits my need.

 
Super lightweight, great value
By Charlie the PyroVerified Purchaser from Mass. on 11/16/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Durable, Long battery life, Stable
Cons:
Dim
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I recently used this headlamp as my primary light source on a fourteen day expedition and it worked like a champ. It's not the brightest lamp out there, but it's good for walking and for tent use. The battery life is okay and the batteries are light enough that you can easily carry a few extra sets for the same weight as two AA batteries. My only complaint is that the sliding lever-switch sometimes gets jammed with dirt/sand and makes turning the light on frustrating at times. I would have to day that my favorite feature was actually the case with the built in plastic belt loop. This allowed me to attach the light to my backpack's hip-belt so I could easily access the lamp without having to dig through my bag. Overall very solid product, highly recommended.

 
The handiest light I've EVER owned !
By PootahVerified Reviewer from Norfolk, VA on 10/31/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Extremely portable, Long battery life, Stable
Best Uses:
ANY time ANY activity, Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid outdoorsmantinkerer, Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This light is so portable and rugged that I put in my pocket every day with my keys, coins and knife and I don't know it's there until I need it.

 
Very light and highly functional.
By Chief DaveVerified Reviewer from Port Murray, NJ on 10/14/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Collecting firewood
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor educator
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This headlight is great if you plan to wear it for a while; it is lightweight and has a great beam. The red light is handy for teaching others about night hiking, as well.

 
Great, tiny headlamp
By wz2bVerified Reviewer from Pittsford, NY on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Bright, Spare Bulb, Stable
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Tooling around the house
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great light. The solid red mode is a little dim but great for preserving night vision. The headlamp is about as bright as you would expect from three LEDs, but it's worth it to have something so light and tiny.

 
I'll never br without one
By RickVerified Reviewer from Hartly DE on 9/11/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Long battery life
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Fishinghunting
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great item

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Never seen a better headlamp
By Festina LenteVerified Reviewer from Celo, NC on 9/10/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Lock-off switch, Omni-directional, Ultralight, Waterproof
Cons:
Low battery life
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Emergency light, Hiking, Rock-climbing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is marketed as a backup/emergency light, but I can't think of any reason not to use it as a primary source. Great brightness, even with economy setting, and the ability to focus the beam in any direction (or clip/cinch it anywhere!) makes it invaluable around camp or even trail-running late at night. I'm not sure I would use it on my bike without a second mounted light, but it's probably good enough. The weight (less than 1 oz!!!) is unbeatable, and even though the battery life is questionable it would be super super easy to carry extra batteries (since it runs on small lithiums, not AAA).I can't believe no one has made a light like this before and it's really affordable [...]

 
Great portable headlamp
By JTVerified Reviewer from NY, NY on 9/6/2007
Pros:
Bright, Durable, Lightweight, Portable, Stable
Cons:
Not regular batteries
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great portable headlamp. Only downside is that it doesn't use regular batteries, but that's what keeps it lightweight . . .

 
Greatest Head Lamp Ever!
By ExSoccerGuyVerified Purchaser from New Hampshire on 8/28/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Light & clippable, Stable
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Trail running
Describe Yourself:
Professional Guide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great invention! You get great illumination and don't even feel it on your cap or waist. Excellent headlamp.

 
Nice lamp
By Stickman the FishermanVerified Reviewer from Plum Island, Massachusetts on 7/2/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable
Cons:
Tough to use one-handed
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Fisherman
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I think this light is really cool, and bought it as a cap light for fishing. I liked the versatility of having both a white and red light on the same lamp. I also thought the ball attachment would be nice to adjust the lamp direction to where I needed it. It does. In fact the lamp is just great.

However, when fishing, especially wading at night which is my method, you usually only have one hand free, the other either holding a fishing rod or a cantankerous fish during de-hooking. The on-off lever on the lamp is difficult to work with one hand. So not the best light for me.

 
I put it in all our cars & trucks!
By GramVerified Reviewer from Western Wyoming on 2/21/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Long battery life, My marvelous toy, Spare Bulb, Stable
Cons:
I didn't buy enough
Best Uses:
Car emergencies
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational, Mom of handicapped
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a perfect light for car emergencies especially since I usually have a handicapped person with me and he needs all of my hands. This head lamp is a must have in ALL our vehicles.

 
GREAT VALUE FOR THE MONEY
By WAYNE S.Verified Reviewer from GRAND ISLAND, NY on 1/17/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Long battery life, Stable
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I BOUGHT 1 FOR MY SELF AND 2 AS GIFTS AFTER I BOUGHT MINE!

 
Excellent compact & versatile headlamp.
By gmanVerified Reviewer from Chicago,IL on 1/7/2007
Pros:
Bright, Compact, Durable, Long battery life, Multiple modes, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking

Excellent very compact light. Adjustable - can aim nearly any direction or clip to a hat or other object. Multiple modes (solid or flash; white or red LED). Bright mode may not illuminate far/wide enough for some uses, but versatility and compact design outweigh this.

 
Great little light!
By RLVerified Reviewer from Vancouver, Canada on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Lighweight, Long battery life
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Emergency light, Hiking, Spare headlamp

Very lite, compact and easy to pack along. Bright enough for intended uses. Great battery life.

 
Small and perfectly formed
By RichieVerified Reviewer from DC on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright
Best Uses:
Backpacking

Small and amazingly powerful for what it is. Not sure I'd want to rely on it for serious navigation at night, but certainly good for short summer nights or as an almost weightless backup to a main headlamp.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Greatest Little Headlamp EVER
By Dave the MountaineerVerified Purchaser from Ridgewood, NJ on 11/29/2006
Pros:
Bright, Long battery life, Small and light, Stable
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Emergency Kit

Solid, functional and a 10 year shelf life!
Makes a great addition to any emergency kit (don't worry about keeping the batts fresh). Throw one next to your bed, in your car or in your pack.
Makes an excellent stocking stuffer!

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