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Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp

Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp

Item # 730448
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With three levels of constant light output and two blinking modes, this light is ideal for camp set up, hiking, emergencies and more.

  • Compact headlamp provides five different lighting options and long battery life (batteries included)
  • Five-way switch tailors light to meet your needs; select from low, medium and high settings, as well as two different strobe options
  • Triple LED bulbs arranged in a triangle configuration provide even lighting throughout your field of view with no blank spots in the beam
  • Pivoting head directs the light where you need it
  • Water-resistant construction provides reliability in inclement weather
  • Adjustable headband holds the light securely in place

Made in USA.

Item 730448

Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb type3 LEDs
Weight with batteries2.8 ounces
Dimensions2.4 x 2.4 x 1.7 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 25 / low: 8
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 20 / low: 11 meters
Brightness levels3
Beam typeFixed
Strobes2
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 50 / low: 160 hours
Batteries3 AAA
MaterialPlastic

Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp
 
3.9

(based on 18 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable beam (13)
  • Bright (13)
  • Durable (13)
  • Good battery life (12)
  • Stable (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (17)
    • Hiking (14)
    • Car camping (13)
    • Day trip (11)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (11), Casual adventurer (11)

    Reviewed by 18 customers

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    Sep

    6

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Serviceable and easy to use

    By wishbear101

    from Pacific Northwest

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Backpacker, Casual/ Recreational, Hiker, Horseback Rider

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Stable

    Cons

    • All settings very bright

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camp set up
    • Car Camping
    • Day trip
    • Hiking
    • Road trips
    • Trail riding
    • Vehicle repair

    Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

    We just bought a set of these to replace our heavier flashlights. I really like that you can adjust where the light is pointing and it stays where you put it. The light is very bright at all settings which is great unless you're digging in your pack at night and trying not to blind the driver or wake anyone up. The beam also will light up everything around you instead of just the small area directly in front of you, so you don't have to walk staring at your feet. Rain didn't seem to phase it, neither did getting knocked around a vehicle for almost 2000 miles. The best thing I've found about headlamps as opposed to traditional torches is that your hands are free to be working on other things.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    5

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Headlamp for all my backpacking.

    By Flyingballs

    from Madison, WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Durable
    • Lifetime Warranty in USA
    • Long battery life
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Reading in bed

      Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

      I would have given this light a 5, but I think there is a bit of room for improvement. A brighter setting, or a spotlight mode, while retaining all it's current functionality would be ideal. Otherwise, it produces great light, it's very durable, and has a lifetime warranty, that's hard to beat.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      16

      2007

       
      4.0

      Good, lightweight, non-bulky headlamp

      By CKL

      from NM

      Site Member

      Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

      I agree with other reviewers that this light is good enough for 90% of your outdoor needs. I use this light to hike cross-country while approaching alpine climbs in the dark & it's light enough to carry on climbs in case I get caught in the dark.

      Unlike one reviewer, I don't have any problems switching between the mode settings & I often use it in the low-light mode to save battery life.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      14

      2007

       
      4.0

      good for the price

      By I want that gift card!

      from north carolina

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Buttons are hard to use

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

      this is a good basic headlamp, seems to be pretty durable and has good battery life. The only problem I have is with the button for switching between different light settings. It seems to be a little hard to operate.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      14

      2007

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Headlamp

      By Nicole S.

      from Kirksville, MO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

        I've had mine for a year and a half, and I'm still happy!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        14

        2007

         
        3.0

        Great bang for your buck

        By Chiquita

        from White Mountains

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Long battery life

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

          I keep this headlamp in my pack at all times. When I am not hiking, I keep it in my glove box in case I get stuck changing a tire or something at night. It is a great little light but I find the beam is not strong enough for canoing or any other application where the terrain is vast.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          13

          2007

           
          4.0

          good all around headlamp

          By sfchica

          from san francisco, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

            I'm a headlamp geek. I have 3, and will pull one out at the drop of a hat.

            This is the one I actually use most. Bright and relatively light. Agree button is sticky and could be easier to use.

            I bought these as gifts fr family as part of an emergency kit.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            13

            2007

             
            3.0

            Its OK

            By P

            from San Rafael, Ca.

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam

            Cons

            • Dim

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

            I'd say spend the extra 10 bucks and get the next level up. Yeh, its gotten me through for the most part but I see all my buddies with far more powerful headlamps and I wish I had theirs.

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            13

            2007

             
            5.0

            Fantastic headlamp

            By SteveC

            from Ashburnham, MA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping

              Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

              I've had this headlamp since I started hiking long distances 7 years ago. I'm not even sure if I replaced the batteries yet. I like the fact that it is waterproof. I never travel without it. Might not be the lightest out there, but it's darn close.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              13

              2007

               
              5.0

              Great for Burning Man...

              By DJK

              from San Francisco, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable Beam
              • Bright
              • Durable
              • Flashes too
              • Long battery life

              Cons

              • Bulky

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Burning Man
              • Hiking

              Comments about Princeton Tec Aurora LED Headlamp:

              This was great for Burning Man. At night, you need to alert other Burners you are there. The flashing light did just that. Or, you can switch it to high, medium or low beam. High works great in the remote areas and is very bright.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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