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Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp

Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp

Item # 721995
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Take on the night! Petzl Myo XP is a single, powerful light source that covers multiple needs. Click on the Multimedia tab above 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. Petzl warns against the use of lithium batteries with this headlamp as doing so might cause the lamp to overheat and damage the LED bulbs.

Imported.

Item 721995

Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb detail3-watt LED
Weight with batteries6 ounces
Dimensions2 x 2 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 127 / low: 25
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 45 / low: 20 meters
Brightness levels3 + BOOST
Beam typeFixed & focused
Strobes1
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 70 / low: 170 hours
Batteries3 AA
MaterialPlastic

Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp
 
4.8

(based on 21 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (21)
  • Adjustable beam (20)
  • Good battery life (19)
  • Durable (17)
  • Stable (13)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (19)
  • Hiking (16)
  • Car camping (12)
  • Day trip (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (18), Casual/ recreational (5)

Reviewed by 21 customers

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Sep

14

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Good hardworking gear

By medusan

from Columbia, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Adjustable Beam
  • Bright
  • Durable
  • Long battery life
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Day trip
    • Hiking

    Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

    I take this if i know i am going to be out late and dark. Excellent for night navigation in featureless terrain. Strong and reliable light. The boost is very welcome. Good cover that stops is getting switched on by accident. Very professional gear as used my Mountain Leaders all around the world.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    11

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best headlamp out there

    By Steve C

    from San Diego area

    About Me Ultra runner

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking
      • Ultra trail marathons

      Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

      The MYO XP headlamp is a must for those running 100 mile trail races.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      10

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I can finally see!!

      By mtngoat

      from Eugene, OR

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Long battery life
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Mountaineering

      Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

      I decided to purchase the Myo X after reading rave reviews, and not being able to see more than 10ft in front of me. My climbing partner has been using this headlamp for awhile, and I've always been impressed by how bright it is.

      The only downside is the fact that it's more expensive and heavier then most headlamps. The Myo XP delivers in many ways, the beam is very strong and adjusts easily.

      Great value for those that want a high output headlamp.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      7

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome!

      By djuntgen

      from Fort Wayne, IN

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Hardcore Enthusiast

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Small and light
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Anytime you need light
        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

        Awesome! I bought the MYO XP because of the reviews I read here and MYO XP lived up to the hype! Buy this item, you won't be disappointed.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Light in a dark dark world

        By skullcap

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Ecologist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable Beam
        • Bright
        • Durable
        • Long battery life
        • Stable

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Caving
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

        This is my second Petzl headlamp. No, the first (Tikka) didn't break or bow from extreme use. It simply found a home as an emergency light in the hydration pack that contains all the neccesities for survival, emergencies, and spontaneous exploration that comes with being a fanatic outdoor professional and recreational enthusiast. The slightly more compact design of the Mayo, with it's larger battery pack than the Tikka, recently made a 3.5 uninterrupted journey through 5 miles of subterranean darkness in one of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy's well-kept secrets. The lamp even fit equisitely on the Petzl Elios climbing helmet, that kept my noggin safe while my eyes negotiated the illuminated void. It's next task may be a less-daunting journey into my crawl-space to change a furnace filter. A great investment in dependable visibility!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        28

        2008

         
        5.0

        Great headlamp

        By rpetty

        from Redmond, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable Beam
        • Bright
        • Comfortable
        • Long battery life
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Around the house
          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

          I am not sure how useful this review will be, but I wanted to give this product a positive review because it is such a great product.

          This is the first headlamp I have owned. When I first saw fellow campers wearing headlamps, I thought they looked a bit goofy, but I could see the utility. This headlamp is incredibly bright, very comfortable and I love the ability to have a spot beam or more diffuse light. The controls are easy to adjust even with gloves on. Worked well even down to 0 degrees F.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          3

          2008

           
          5.0

          XP Constant Companion

          By rhino crash

          from Wakefield Kansas

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life

          Cons

          • no rheostat control

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

          I have owned and used this light for over a year on many overnight hiking/camping trips. This has been the best light I have ever owned. During the recent ice storms in the midwest, electricity was out for over 5 days, this light became my constant companion during the entire time, I used this light so much that all of my other lanterns and flashlights became obsolete.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          26

          2007

           
          5.0

          I can see in the dark

          By naki

          from Massachussets

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • When it's dark

            Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

            Blinding light, don't look into it when you turn it on. Works very well. super comfy.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Dec

            23

            2007

             
            5.0

            Great!

            By The Owl Guy

            from New Mexico

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Hiking

              Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

              After two summers as a field tech, this thing still works better than I could have hoped for. The boost feature has come in handy more than once, and other biologists are always expressing their jealousy. The light is crisp and doesn't obscure anything, which was especially helpful when taking blood samples from these small owls. Battery life has been great. Straps are stable, and it's not too heavy.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              21

              2007

               
              5.0

              Greatest headlamp I have ever tried.

              By Mr. Gear

              from Oregon

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable Beam
              • Bright
              • Durable
              • Long battery life

              Cons

              • Bulky

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Hiking

              Comments about Petzl Myo XP LED Headlamp:

              I have tried several headlamps, including LED models, and this Petzl is by far the best I have tried. Extremely bright with long battery life.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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