Petzl E02 P e+LITE Emergency Headlamp
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E02 P e+LITE Emergency Headlamp
Customer Review: So good that I bought another!
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is absolutely amazing for it's intended purpose (and for some of it's non-intended purposes as well)! I originally bought this specifically for use in my home emergency kit. Of course I had to test it when I got it and was so pleased with my purchase that I bought another to carry around everyday in my backpack utility kit.
Pros:
1. Small and light.
2. While your mileage may vary, I like the manual, locking switch.
3. The included dustcover keeps everything tidy.
4. Versatile with the included headband, clip, and ball-joint swivel (although I would like to see the movement on the swivel to be a bit sturdier and firmer).
5. Emergency modes (strobe available) and attached signaling whistle - although I have, fortunately, not had to use the emergency signaling functions.
6. Waterproof to 1m - I've already strutted around in the pouring rain with no adverse affects to this light.
7. Small lithium batteries with long shelf life.
This has already served it's purpose for me in numerous power outages both at home and in the office. I have not been able to verify the range of operating conditions as I live in the tropics, but this has held up to many days of being left in the trunk of a car in the hot sun and pouring rain/humidity.
Note that the red light mode is a little dim unless you're in almost complete darkness and the beam (even on high) doesn't pierce the night very far away. However, this is an EMERGENCY light and it serves it's purpose well.
It also lets me read in the dark without disturbing the significant other, and gives me a very good hands-free options when doing various other things in close-quarter, low-light conditions when clipped to the brim of a cap or secured with the headstrap.
Customer Review: Great Ultralight Headlamp
Summary: 5 Stars
I have purchased ten of these. They are more durable than other ultralight headlamps, such as the Black Diamond Ion, because the switch is more solid, and the whole thing is very watertight. The battery is easy to change, because the battery cover has a slot the size of a battery, so you use a battery as a screwdriver to open the cover.
The e+Lite deals with multiple modes better than other lights. Other lights cycle through the modes, where the e+Lite switch can be moved directly between On (dim) and Off.
The red flashing mode is good as a helmet taillight when bicycling.
The strap is thin, but adjusts and holds the light well. The cap-mount feature is solid. The self-stand feature is useful, but limited because it requires delicate balance. The batteries last longer than you'd expect, given that it is as bright as any typical three led light. As the battery wears out the High setting eventually equals the Dim setting. The Dim setting is appropriate for reading a book, and I've read hundreds of pages with it. The light tilts well, but you have to place it on your head right-side up; it won't tilt down if it is upside down, as an Ion and some other headlamps will.
The great thing is, it fits unnoticed in your pocket. Truly ultralightweight.
Customer Review: Awesome headlamp
Summary: 5 Stars
I was skeptical of getting a headlamp -- I thought it would be annoying and clunky, not worth strapping to my head rather than holding in my hand. Not true at all! This headlamp is super light, with a thin strap; while camping, I forgot I was wearing it. The switch is easy to use and has plenty of off stops (so you don't have to click past "bright white" to turn it off). It was perfect for walking on the established path between the campsite and the lake; it was also just right for reading in my tent and for checking under the seats before returning a rental car. I love that it has both white and red settings (so you can preserve your night vision for stargazing), and I figure the flashing settings will be handy at some point for making me visible when walking on dark streets. I don't think I'd be comfortable walking through the woods (without a path) with this light -- on its high beam, it may not be bright enough to keep a careful eye both on the ground and on eye-level branches. But I haven't tried, and it might be fine. I think this headlamp is perfect for anyone who doesn't want a floodlight when camping and hiking.Customer Review: Amazingly handy
Summary: 5 Stars
This light is tiny, lightweight, and very useful. The downsides are that it's not amazingly bright like some other much larger Petzl headlamps, but comeon.. seriously, it's tiny. It's plenty bright for things like caving, emergency blackouts, etc. Anything you need a spot focus on within 20-30ft. It's not going to flood an entire large area with light, but... that's also an upside - depending on what you're doing. Now, the main upside of this light over many others - it's extremely maneuverable, both by design and ergonomics. It has a swivel base, so you can aim it pretty much anywhere you need to where your eyes are able to point. It's form fitting and smaller profile than other lights, so the chances of it hitting against something when you turn your head are minimal.
Best uses: Crawling around in tight spaces (crawlspace, cave, urban exploring, etc), emergency light that stores conveniently in a glove box, utility drawer, backpack/purse.
Customer Review: light and powerful.
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased the Petzl e+lite headlamp Eo2 for sailing at night. Fantastic product. The headlamp offers a small clip to fasten to your clothing or hat brim and an adjustable strap allows you to wear it around your head, arm or wrist. The light's beam swivels and is infinitely adjustable with selector switch for either red or white led lights. Red light saves your night vision and is bright enough to be useful. Features low (economy) or bright (full power) white light and a strobe function for red and white light. Stows in small plastic case. I used this light for one evening (10) ten hours. Don't know how long the batteries will last. With extra batteries, this headlamp will replace any standard flashlight that you now rely upon for most chores. I will purchase a couple more as a glove box item in our cars. Would make a great gift for hunters, boaters, campers, etc.