I rarely rate anything 5 stars but this seems like a very good piece of gear. I suspect it will hold up over time but only time will have that answer. The price was great.
Replacing a very old Black Diamond with this headlamp was a big upgrade. The control is easy to use and the light output is surprisingly strong. The tilt is easy to work and stays where you put it.
I recently used it to repair some wiring under a trailer and literally forgot that I was wearing it at times. I was rolling around on a creeper with this on and it was great; much better than a flashlight for the work at hand.
Low on this headlamp is almost as strong as high was on the B-D. "Medium" is more than adequate for working in dark areas and for walking at night.
For walking, if it's a very dark night and other external light is are minimal, low is probably enough and red is an option if you really want to preserve your night vision.
High is very powerful; very.
The single head strap was different for me since the B-D also had a strap across the crown of the head but the single is comfortable and works well; it's easy to adjust too.
I've yet to seriously challenge the battery life but so far the rechargeable seems quite good. You could always pocket three AAA's for backup.
People who use headlamps a lot may have better choices or different opinions but, for the money, this seems like an excellent option for the casual user.
| Special Feature | 450 Lumens |
|---|---|
| Color | Black (Past Season) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Plastic |
| Included Components | Lights & Lightsets |
| Voltage | 3.6 Volts |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Item Weight | 75 Grams |
| Number of Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51"D x 5.12"W x 1.77"H |
| Brand | PETZL |
| Luminous Flux | 450 Lumen |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Manufacturer | Petzl |
| Part Number | E099GA00 |
| Item Weight | 2.65 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 5.12 x 1.77 inches |
| Item model number | E099GA00 |
| Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Area Lighting Classification | IPX4 |
| Assembled Height | 4.5 centimeters |
| Assembled Length | 14 centimeters |
| Assembled Width | 13 centimeters |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Shape | Bulb |
| Number of Lights | 3 |
| Special Features | 450 Lumens |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Light Direction | Adjustable |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Wattage | 4.5 watts |