Customer Reviews

Princeton Tec Vortec 4AA Halogen Headlamp (Granite)

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This is a very solid headlamp. It is bright. It is substantially well made. I believe it is waterproof. It turns on with a simple twist of the wrist to the right, and turns off with a twist to the left. You twist the black part. There is no adjusting the width of the beam. It is a narrow beam and twisting it on further doesn't seem to do anything at all. This is the way I like it so it is perfect for me. Other headlamps start narrow and adjust wide, or start wide and adjust narrow. Not this one, just narrow. The straps are very strong. I really like my Vortec.

I am totally satisfied with the performance and realiability of this headlamp. No wires,belt battery packs, and a very bright light easy to use with a forever battery and bulb life. I have used this headlamp for several years in all Illinois winter/spring/summer/fall hunting conditions without a failure. Still using the original bulb that came with the unit. This product only has a white light capability however I do not consider that a detriment as the unit performs exceptionally well! At under $30.00 this product blows away anything else on the market! Great product and it is made in the USA. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone. I am ordering one for my son in law a dedicated deer bow and gun hunter. Illinois Deer Hunter.

I got this item for a Moose hunt in October. I have been using it in the house for some cleanup jobs. The halogen light is much brighter than any LED I've ever tried, the reason I got. Love this headlamp can't wait to get on my Moose hunt.

Jerry

Thank you, Princeton Tec, for making a headlamp that is designed for functionality.
As a contractor, I spend a lot of time in attics, crawlspaces, and other low light areas. The Vortec 4AA uses REAL BULBS, not LEDS, that make a weird colored light. It turns ON and it turns OFF, without having to step through several different brightness settings with a blinky light at the end. The eight hour burn time between battery changes is very tolerable, not a problem at all. Light output is very good. Wish beam width was adjustable, but is still okay. Able to aim beam, and it stays where you aim it. Not heavy, stays put on head, nice straps. Seems well made, I change batteries often, so I'm a little worried about the battery cover snaps, (time will tell). Can change batteries in total darkness with ease. I hope Princeton Tec doesn't change the design, or stop making this lamp. I am ordering a few more just in case.

I bought one. It came yesterday. While removing the end caps of the battery compartments to load batteries for the first time two of the locking tabs broke off. The plastic is horribly brittle. I wasn't forcing anything just - crack and two tabs fell off. I am sending it back and shopping a different brand. This was junk.

I've always been happy with this light. Unfortunately, I accidentally left batteries in the lamp for a few too many months and melted through the plastic with degrading batteries.
Nonetheless, PT stood behind their product and the warranty dept. got me taken care of in no time. I really appreciate a company that will stand behind its products and do whatever it can to keep customers happy. I just got my replacement and am looking forward to taking it on some summer adventures.

After one week of use thise product brooke on me. The inner workings of the battery chamber broke and the outer casing chipped. The odd thing is that I did not throw it around or put it under the weather I tend to treat my tools with respect and yet it still broke. It was cheaply made that's all I can say and I would not recommend this product whatsoever.

This headlamp is not bright enough to use for biking. It broke during my first use.