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Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids\'

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    The Princeton Tec Bot headlamp is small and simple, and ready for your outdoor family adventures.

    • 2 bright LEDs throw light up to 25m on high and 15m on low; LEDs output 15 lumens
    • Built with the same ruggedness and reliability as other Princeton Tec headlamps
    • 2 AAA batteries (included) provide up to 4.5 hrs. of use on high and 9 hrs. on low; battery door screws shut to ensure kids don't open it accidentally
    • Push-button on/off switch is easy to operate
    • Princeton Tec Bot headlamp has fun colors and graphics that appeal to kids
    • IPX4 water resistance provides protection against sprayed water

    Imported.

    Item 823426

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    Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids' Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Camping
    LED
    2 LEDs
    No
    Flood
    15 lumens
    25 meters
    High: 25 / low: 15 meters
    2
    None
    High: 4 hrs. 30 min. / low: 9 hrs.
    No
    No
    2 AAA
    Plastic
    1.5 x 1 x 0.75 inches
    2.25 ounces
    Bulb type
    Bulb detail
    Red light mode
    Beam type
    Max light output (lumens)
    Max beam distance (m)
    Beam distance
    Brightness levels
    Strobes
    Average run time
    Regulated output
    Rechargeable
    Batteries
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
    Weight with batteries

    Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids' Customer Reviews

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    Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids'
     
    3.0

    (based on 5 reviews)

    60%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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          1.0

          Don't buy this headlamp

          By whateveryousay

          from San Juan Capistrano, CA

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                Comments about Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids':

                I have to say we never even used this headlamp because we could see how poorly designed it was when we went to put the batteries in it. It may work perfectly fine but I would give the screw used to secure the battery compartment MAYBE 2 battery changes before it is stripped and useless. We took it back.

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                • No

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Perfect for kids 3+

                By ASB1

                from Philadelphia

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                Pros

                • Durable
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Campsite

                  Comments about Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids':

                  This headlamp is great for using around the campsite but I wouldn't use it for hiking at night. The beam has 3 functions - low, high, and blinker and the direction of the light is able to adjust vertically. One more thing - make sure you add batteries before you intend to use it. You'll need a screwdriver with small phillips head. [@] sells them or use an eyeglass repair kit to add/change batteries. To the previous reviewer who was frustrated by the batter case, this was not a defect. The battery cover is screwed in for safety reasons. You don't want the little ones to take the batteries out and accidentally swallow it. If you've ever licked a 9-volt battery with the 2 prongs then you know why...

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                  5.0

                  Not too Kiddie, Not too complicated

                  By Peteruby

                  from Flourtown, PA

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                  Pros

                  • Adjustable Beam
                  • Bright
                  • Durable
                  • Easy to use
                  • Parent friendly

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Car Camping
                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking
                    • Night Beach Crabbin'

                    Comments about Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids':

                    As the parent of three boys, 5-7-9, I have constantly been at the receiving end of requests for "dad's headlamp". They previously owned a lego headlamp that was good for bedtime reading, but not strong enough for any nighttime outdoor excursions. Admittedly, I didn't buy them a more significant one because they aren't cheap and I have seen how that story usually ends after cash outlay. Before our annual summer migrations to the mountains of PA and the outer banks of NC, they received the bots as a gift and(I)couldn't be happier. They were extremely easy to adjust and no complaints from boys as to feel, so there you go. The button is large and intuitive enough that the 5 year old scrolled through the various modes as soon as he put it on with no instruction. We did some night beach crabbing and the headlamp was bright enough to indentify and catch their quarry (those buggers are fast, and tough to see at night), and equally strong enough so that I could let them go a bit (could easily make out their headlamps form 100yds afar or so), allowing me to leave my overprotective kidgloves back at the beach house. The beach was sea misty at night and I was pleased, that even after a month back in dry territory, the Bots are still corrosion free. As for durability, the Bots had all the droppings, flyings, and flingings 3 boys could muster and all of them are still very alive and kicking (the Bots)--'nuff said. One more stamp of approval that any parent of multiple age kids can appreciate...they were cool enough without being too Kiddie so that the 9 year wore his Bot around the campsite like an adult, making himself feel all useful and stuff, and the 5 year old liked wearing his around taking his cue from the 9 year old...just don't tell the 9 yr old.

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                    • Yes

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                    4.0

                    Perfect for children

                    By Kevin Vierling

                    from Denver, CO

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                    Pros

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                        Best Uses

                        • Car Camping
                        • Day trip
                        • Hiking
                        • Night reading

                        Comments about Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids':

                        When considering the array of lights to choose from, the Princeton Tec Bot worked best for our daughter. She wanted something to use as a reading light before bed. The Bot provides just enough light for her to read in her room. She also enjoyed the variety of "kid" colors to choose. Every product has its place. This one is best used in the simple adventures of life.

                        The Bot is small, light and has a tamper proof battery door. Unlike most of the Princeton Tec lights, this one keeps kids from tampering with the batteries with a screw that keeps the battery compartment closed.

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                        • No

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                        (1 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        1.0

                        screws are a real problem

                        By BrianSchmidt

                        from Mountain View CA

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                              Comments about Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp - Kids':

                              "battery door screws shut" is a bug, not a feature, if you don't happen to have a tiny Phillips head screwdriver to get it open. Can only use this thing if you plan in advance.

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