This Princeton Tech headlamp has served me well since
November 2009. Yes, for the last 5 years I have been using this headlamp for
running, reading, cooking and numerous other mundane activities. At one point,
the battery cover broke, a call to the company had a replacement in the mail
and at my house inside of a week. I’ve since looked for other headlamps but
haven’t found a reason to replace this faithful provider of light.
With 3 AAA rechargeable batteries I can run for just less
than an hour a day and have this headlamp last good enough for 2 weeks. I keep
the unit running during the entire run most of the time with the exceptions
being when there’s a full moon or the sun has already come up before I get
done. And please don’t think I’m using this to augment some existing
streetlights, after about 1 mile, my runs are usually on completely unlit paths
or roads.
The light has 4 different settings across 2 different
lights. The 3 led cluster provides a bigger splash of light and a choice of
high or low while the “max bright” LED provides a longer narrower throw and
also has a high or low setting. I love to have these choices available to suit
the situation. While running I usually use the highest of the 4 settings as it
provides the most light to the ground so that I can see what’s directly in front
of me. The lowest setting is the one that I like to use to read or to do
various other activities in the dark. The strap is adjustable and is
comfortable enough for long term wear and the angle of the light can be
adjusted (but not easily with one hand) to meet the need.
I have also used this light in a variety of conditions that
range from about 7 degrees Fahrenheit and above 100 degrees (Like running at
night in Qatar). If I use it while it’s snowing some snow might accumulate on
the lens but a quick wipe fixes it right up. I keep the bright light on when
I’m running against the traffic and always get a good sense that other drivers
approaching me can see me fine (this isn’t the only indication they have, as I
wear reflective stuff too).
I’m still kind of amazed that this light has lasted me so
long and still does what I need it to without any problems. But, I am kind of a
minimalist and cheap (kind of) and if it isn’t broke, then why fix it?
For the price and the service this headlamp has provided me
I am completely satisfied. Recommended.
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