Marketed as an emergency headlamp - not sure why since for a summer trip this could be all you need. There is a ten year shelf life on the batteries so the assumption is that you can keep this in your bag for years until you need it battery life is 35h on max mode and 45h on economy.
Headlamp with strap and batteries weigh 27g / 0.9oz
Cost: £25.99 RRP: £27.50
Petzl e+lite Headlamp
Headlamp for emergency situations for use in hazardous locations.
Our Verdict
Marketed as an emergency headlamp - not sure why since for a summer trip this could be all you need. There is a ten year shelf life on the batteries so the assumption is that you can keep this in your bag for years until you need it battery life is 35h on max mode and 45h on economy.
Neat rotary switch allows easy movement between modes.
Features
Long-term dependability, even when kept for years in harsh conditions: - works in extreme temperatures: - 30 °C to + 60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F) - always ready for use: can be stored with batteries for up to 10°years and still be operational - waterproof down to -1 m - can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (see specifications for certification level) - compact and ultra-light (28 grams), so it can always with you - designed to prevent accidental operation with locking switch
Performance lighting: - two white lighting levels (maximum and economic) - one red lighting level - two flashing modes : white or red (for signaling) - shines enough light to allow easy movement in the dark: shines up to 19 m, - provides up to 4 consecutive nights of lighting (45 hours) - easy to use
Long-range whistle for communication or rescue: - up to 100 dB can be heard up to 500 m away (in the mountains, at night and without wind) - SOS Morse code illustration on the whistle
Very practical: - Can be worn on the head, around the wrist or neck or attached to thin-edged objects with integrated clip - always shines in the direction you want: light source can be directed 360° - red light beam helps preserve night vision
Specification
Headlamp with strap and batteries weigh 27g / 0.9oz
Light output 16 Lumens
Whistle output 100 decibels
The headlamp may be used in zone 2 areas containing gas and in zone 22 in the presence of dust having a self-combustion temperature greater than 85° C at one atmosphere of pressure (85° C = maximum temperature of the lamp's surface).
Operates with two Lithium CR2032 batteries (included)
