Take on the night. The Petzl Myo XP is a single, powerful light source that covers multiple needs. Click on the links at left to see how it works. * "An excellent balance of... more
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Advantages: extremely bright, battery warning light, relatively light Disadvantages: rather expesive, does have a larger battery pack than other models
I bought this head torch for a round the world tour this year and it held up wonderfully. At first it seems a very expensive product and in many respects it is - you are lucky to get it for less than $100 or 50 quid. However within a few weeks of using it you realise its worth.
Unlike previous head - torches i have owned this one came with a separate battery back, containing 3 AA batteries, which is connected to the strap and sits at the back of ... ...cumbersome and annoying but in fact, when wearing it, you don't even realise it is there.
Apart from the the 2 possible negative aspects of price and the battery pack , listed above, i really cannot think of any other downsides, however the advantages are numerous as i will detial below:
1. It has a useful little LED which flashes different colours according to the amount of battery power left - a very useful addition, especially when torches easily ...
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Take on the night. The Petzl Myo XP is a single, powerful light source that covers multiple needs. Click on the links at left to see how it works.
* "An excellent balance of brightness and light weight . . . " said Backpacker Magazine (March 2006 Gear Guide issue)
* Single high-output LED with three lighting levels, a BOOST mode, strobe mode and diffuser lens meet the demands of nearly any lighting situation
* Powerful light source casts beam up to 65m (213 ft.) in BOOST mode; BOOST mode offers 50% more light than maximum level for 16 seconds
* BOOST mode provides an astonishing 312 foot candles of light, making it one of the brightest headlamps on the market
* Battery-saving LED technology creates long burn times--up to 95 hours on economic level
* Hinged diffuser lens allows for either projection or proximity lighting
* Battery-life indicator (tri-color LED indicator light) warns when battery is 70% (orange) and 90% (red) discharged
* Adjustable elastic headband is comfortable to wear; top strap included
* Lamp body can be tilted to direct light beam where it is needed
* Housing/switch design prevents unit from accidentally turning on when in storage
* Water-resistant design handles inclement weather
* Powered by three AA batteries, included
Within the specifications chart, high refers to the highest brightness setting and low to the lowest brightness setting.
Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to US addresses. Imported.
Specs:
Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp
Specification Description
Bulb type 3-watt LED
Weight (w/ batteries) 6 ounces
Dimensions 2 x 2 inches
Brightness levels 3 + BOOST
Beam type Fixed & focused
Strobes 1
Regulated output No
Battery life at 70 degrees High: 40 hrs.54 min./ low: 95 hrs. 27 min.
Battery life at 0 degrees High: 6 hrs. 58 min./ low: 26 hrs. 48 min.
Half life brightness (70 deg) High: 17.3/ low: 18.5 foot candles
Half life brightness (0 deg) High: 42.7/ low: 14.4 foot candles
Batteries 3 AA
Material Plastic
I have had this headtorch for several years now and it has been used on many expeditions. It has been vital on mnay ocassions and for its size it has prooved to be extremely bright. It has withstanded many a nights driving rain and snow. I also think... more
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