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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight
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The compact Princeton Tec Amp™ 3.0 LED flashlight stows easily in a pack pocket or car glove compartment, providing reliable light whenever you need it.
- 4 5mm LEDs throw a bright white beam up to 98 ft. (30m) on high; switch to low to conserve battery power while still getting 65 ft. (20m) of light
- 4 AAA batteries (included) provide up to 61 hrs. of burn time on high and 90 hrs. on low
- Regulated circuit provides consistent brightness throughout the life of the batteries
- Impact- and chemical-resistant Xylex® body features a rubber overmold for a comfortable grip
- Easy-to-use push button switch lets you navigate between modes
- Flashlight is waterproof to 3.28 ft. (1m)
- Included lanyard secures the light to your wrist
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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Bright (6)
- Long battery life (5)
Cons
- No beam adjustment (3)
- Short battery life (3)
- Unreliable (3)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (4)
- Hiking (4)
- Car camping (3)
- Day trip (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
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Pros
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
Totally unreliable. Purchased for camp, night walk and emergency use. Proved completely unpredictable either at turning on or staying on.
Loading batteries is a fight, as they simply lie loosely in the shell & shift around continually, and you cannot see inside. Having to reload batteries in the field or in an emergency would be a disaster. After finally getting it loaded I took it for a walk after dark and found that not only was it difficult to turn on, it was entirely unpredictable about staying on. The batteries are so loose in the shell, even after repeatedly screwing the cover as tight as possible, that any kind of motion can apparently cause them to shift and lose contact. I removed the batteries, checked them, and reloaded: no improvement. Absolutely do not count on this to work when needed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Waterproof
Cons
- Quirky
Best Uses
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
I am a big fan of LED flashlights but not this one. I bought it last May and initially it seemed OK although the 2 second shut off time is awkward.
After a couple months, I had problems with turning it off. I would try turn it off and it would stay on. One time it took 12 attempts to shut it off (I counted). Thinking that maybe the batteries were to blame, I put in new batteries. Now it turns on OK and then shuts off OK, except that now it will only turn on once. It will not turn on again until you let it sit for a while. Then I can turn it on only once again. Very useless. I will try to return it.
Surefire and Streamlight are good flashlights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Small Size Bright Light
Cons
- Low battery life
Best Uses
- Frustrate the user
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
cumbersome battery compartment - bulb didn't last - flashlight turns itself on when kept in pocket - dissapointing battery life
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long battery life
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
I have had 2 Princeton Tec LED flashlights over the past few years. Although they had great battery life, decent light output, and were comfortable to hold, BOTH lights failed at about the 1-year mark. The lights were gently used, and never got wet. There was never any indication of battery leakage or damage to internal parts, nor were they ever dropped onto a hard surface. Both lights just suddenly quit working. I will not be buying any more of their flashlights. Stay away from these flashlights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Goes on inside pack
- Poor battery life
- Poor quality
Best Uses
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
I bought this for myself to use for walking my dogs in the early morning hours when it is still dark. I wanted echo concerns in the previous reviews that warn buyers away from this product. I returned mine 2x to REI and the second time I got a Surefire, which has been trouble free. The Prinecton is a very poorly made product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
I bought this for a trail run. After about 5 hours of use at night, it went from being a nice bright beam to on that was so dim I could hardly see the trail. The internals seem to be loose and rattle around from the movement of running.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
- Durable
- Long battery life
Cons
- No Beam Adjustment
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
The long battery life of this flashlight makes it great for any activity that might go beyond the 3-5 hours of battery life of a standard flashlight. That includes getting lost in the woods and having car trouble. I bought a Princeton Tec a couple of years ago and it gets turned on by static electricity. I hope in this latest model that, that problem is fixed.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Bright
Cons
- No Beam Adjustment
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
As others have noted the batteries are a pain to replace. They do not sit in place and rattle around inside the case causing the beam to go on and off. Very unreliable.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Beam
- Bright
- Long battery life
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- General Use
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
For its relative size and price, this is an excellent flashlight. I've used it around my house and working on my car, though I bought it specifically for backpacking. It's bright, compact, has a long battery life, and adjustable brightness. As a personal rule I don't give anything a perfect rating, but I got exactly what I expected from this product.
Pros
- Bright
- Durable
- Long battery life
- Stable
Cons
- No Beam Adjustment
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:
i'm not sure if i maybe got an updated version of this flashlight, but i haven't had any of the problems that others have stated in their reviews.
my main use for this flashlight is walking the dogs at night on streets that don't have streetlights. it's very bright for the price and has a very good battery life.
also throw it in my pack when i go backpacking for an emergency light. lights up the woods very well.
i've never had any problems changing the batteries and neither did my girlfriend's 10 year old brother, but they say he is gifted.
and the batteries in mine don't rattle around.
seeing how nice this light is, i'm strongly considering buying the amp 5.0 also.
- Gift:
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