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Petzl e+LITE Headlamp

Petzl e+LITE Headlamp

Item # 749039
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The compact Petzl® e+LITE® headlamp is a great replacement for that bulky flashlight in your glove box or emergency kit!

  • Uses two CR2032 lithium batteries (included) that have a shelf life of up to 10 years, for worry-free operation when you need it most
  • Three white LED bulbs provide even lighting throughout your field of view, without blank spots in the beam
  • Red LED bulb aids your ability to see in the dark without experiencing night blindness caused by rush of bright light against the eye
  • Rotating lockable power switch controls light modes: maximum, economy and flashing strobe
  • For added versatility, the lamp can be removed from its headstrap and, using its integrated clip, mounted to a belt, cap brim or pack strap
  • Light source rotates 360° on a ball joint—increasing versatility in tight quarters
  • Removable elastic band features a cordlock that allows the headlamp to be worn on the head or wrist or secured to a fixed object
  • Waterproof down to one meter—making the e+LITE safe to use in a downpour
  • Protective carrying case (included) measures a mere 3.25 x 1.75 inches is included

Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 749039

Petzl e+LITE Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb detail3 white LED, 1 red LED
Weight with batteries0.95 ounce
Dimensions1.5 x 1.25 x .5 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 23 / low: 8
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 19 / low: 11 meters
Brightness levels3
Beam typeFlood
Strobes2
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 35 / low: 45 hours
Batteries2 - CR 2032 Lithium
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Petzl e+LITE Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl e+LITE Headlamp
 
4.4

(based on 32 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (25)
  • Good battery life (23)
  • Adjustable beam (22)
  • Bright (22)
  • Stable (14)

Cons

  • Dim (5)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (28)
  • Backpacking (27)
  • Car camping (23)
  • Day trip (21)
  • Cycling (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (17), Casual/ recreational (12), Casual adventurer (4)

Reviewed by 32 customers

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Feb

3

2009

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Light Light. Great for stargazers.

By Ricola

from Maplewood, MN

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Adjustable Beam
  • Bright
  • Long battery life
  • Red light is a major plus
  • Stable
  • Well-designed case

Cons

  • Susceptible to sand

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Day trip
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Office and Home
  • Stargazing

Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

As with many other reviewers, I initially bought this lamp to have as a backup. When my other, bulkier, heavier and frankly uncomfortable headlamp ran out of batteries, I put this one on and never looked back.

I have owned one for about a year now, and have since bought them for the rest of the family. We enjoy goecaching, and the unpredictability of finding a hidden treasure in the woods often means hiking out in the dark. These lamps are so small and convenient, it's not even hard to get the kids to carry and use them.

Many of the newer headlamps are just too bright for me to use. I like the night, and trying to hike with a headlamp that is so bright it wrecks your night vision is like trying to sightsee in a tunnel.

Stargazers especially will like the red LED, which allows you to refer to charts or notes without going blind. And the way the switch works, essentially with an "off" position at both ends of the arc, you don't need to constantly toggle through all the brightnesses to turn the red light on and off.

Another absolute plus is the case this thing comes in. Small, protective, easy to find in a pack. or better yet, thread it on a belt or pack strap, and you can open it and put it on with one hand, without breaking stride. No more untangling your headlamp straps from your underwear.

The long battery life has been surprising to me. I seldom use the brightest settings, and I have yet to replace batteries in any of the 4 lamps my family uses. Easily 40-50 hours of use, and no noticeable loss of brightness. I haven't used the product in extreme cold, below 20F, but at least down to that point, it has performed well.

The adjustability of this light is also great. It can be securely clipped to a hat brim, a waistband or sleeve, a pack strap, or a gear loft or tent vent flap, and then pointed to where it's needed. Great for those rainy night in-tent poker games.

As other reviewers have mentioned, the fact that the LEDs are exposed, and that the switch is small ant fits tightly make this lamp a little less rigged than some others. I would not recommend it for frequent use in very dirty, gritty environments. We had one headlamp that got dropped at night onto the sand/gravel parking lot, then walked on and ground into the sand. The switch was very hard to get working again, but a toothbrush and some careful working back and forth eventually got it unjammed. Also, cleaning mud out of the LEDs when one was dropped in a creek bed was a challenge.

Which brings me to another "disadvantage" of this product. It's so light and comfortable that you might just forget you are wearing it. Because it's so light, there's no need for a wide, tight strap to keep it in place. The aforementioned muddy dunking came while removing my hat at a streamside break, and knocking the lamp off in the process, because I's forgotten it was there. Still works, though.

I don't often get this excited about a product, but I have to say that these things are the perfect headlamp. They're almost like a whole new category of product. They're more useful than any headlamp I've owned.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

16

2008

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

failed me

By brr_10

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Adjustable Beam
  • Bright
  • Durable
  • Long battery life
  • Small and light

Cons

  • Wears out

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

when i first got this light i loved it but after four weeks of camping the ball joint wore out. now the light won't stay steady, it either points straight up or right in my face

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

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

9

2008

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

eLITEs failed in Grand Canyon!

By JSmith62

from Dallas, Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Bright

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Emergency Kit

    Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

    Two eLITES failed my wife and me while camping 7 nights in the Grand Canyon. The switches were stuck due to minor amounts of fine sand. Not abusive use at all, just small amounts blown in at night. The backup Mag lights bailed us out!

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

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    18

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    e-lite review

    By the man in the gap

    from bangor pa

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

      a great light for the price! i would pay double for it it is brighter than a lot of cheaper primary lights and this is supposed to be a back up light! excellent beam and fit i would recommend this light for antone for almost any application where good light is needed with hands free operation!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      30

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      LOVE IT

      By IndoorGirl003

      from New York, NY

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Durable
      • Long battery life
      • Stable

      Cons

      • No Beam Adjustment

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

      I got this for my birthday and love it. I LOVE IT. It's compact little bubble of light. The settings are pretty nifty too. I use it in the woods, climbing, and even in the city as blinkers while biking after dusk. Multi-uses for this little headlamp combined with its ultralight status make it a must.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      18

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Lighter than a Ziplock Bag!

      By MarshallPhoto

      from Edmonds, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Long battery life

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

        I weigh all my stuff on a scale so I have an idea how much I am carrying when I set out on the weekend.

        I weighed this light at 27g.

        Out of curiosity, I weighed a large size Aloksak, which is like a super ziplock bag. It weighed 31g.

        Incredible! And its relatively bright, super small, and more versatile than a normal headlamp because it can be clipped to hats etc.

        I heart this headlamp.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        29

        2008

        (3 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not for Caving/ Spelunking

        By AM :)

        from Tennessee

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Accidentally switches off

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

        The light was great and very bright. However, while on a 3 hour guided crawling cave tour, this was not the headlamp to use. I affixed it to my helmut and every time I grazed the ceiling or cave floor it would change settings (i.e. red light, dimmer, flashing) or completely turn off. It became extremely frustrating to all of a sudden be with out light in the pitch black without two hands always able to get to the light! It was also difficult to adjust the settings without looking at the device itself.

        I'm sure I'll still use it for hiking, camping and backpacking as it is a very bright, compact, lightweight headlamp. But if your worried about easily changing settings, I would choose a headlamp that has a clickable button switch.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        4

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        One heck of a lamp

        By dwtdct

        from Arizona

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

          This is one awsome lamp. I bought it as a back up to one of my other lamps that burn thru. batteries and found myself using this one all the time for any suitation. Light weight, bright, easy to use. You cannot ask for more in a headlamp. Small enough to put in your pocket so you always have it with you. be careful though, its so small and light, you forget its there.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          25

          2007

          (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          awesome light headlamp

          By Ruthierose

          from Great Neck, New York

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Service trip leader

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Bright
          • Comfortable on forehead
          • Durable
          • Long battery life
          • Rotates
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Blackouts
            • Car Camping
            • Hiking

            Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

            This little light is very comfortable to wear on your forehead. It has a thin strap that is adequate to hold the light in place, but it feels secure and is not bulky. The light itself can rotate 360 degrees and therefore is usable for every direction. The red light is fun to have for "mood lighting" in the tent.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            7

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great for backpacking or emergency

            By Marlo G.

            from SLC, UT

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life
            • Stable
            • Waterproof to 1 meter

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Emergencies
              • Hiking

              Comments about Petzl e+LITE Headlamp:

              I love this headlamp. It is small and lightweight. The beam adjustment is awsome and the variety of ways (comes with a clip or headband) to wear it makes for ease of use. The beam is not bright enough to do serious hiking by but to hang your bear bag after dark and get back to camp it works just fine. Also it is great for reading. Even though it lasts only 35-45 hours the batteries are compact and cheap enough to carry extras. Being waterproof is another benefit. Some other brands claim "Stormproof" but what does that mean if it is not waterproof?

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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