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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight
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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight

Item # 777491

$24.95

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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

Product specs are based on manufacturer's information.

Imported.

Item 777491

Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb type4 5mm LEDs
Weight with batteries4.3 ounces
Dimensions1.375 x 5.5 inches
Light outputHigh: 40/low: 13 lumens
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)Unavailable
Maximum beam distance98 feet
Brightness levels2
Beam typeFlood
Strobes0
Regulated outputYes
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 61 hrs. / low: 90 hrs.
Batteries4 AAA
MaterialPlastic/rubber
RechargeableNo

Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight Customer Reviews

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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight
 
2.0

(based on 4 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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        • Casual adventurer (3)

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        Dec

        18

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Rattley and difficult to deal with

        By sgrice

        from Baltimore, MD

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Long battery life
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Rattles
        • Weak light

        Best Uses

        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:

        I bought this flashlight to replace an old Maglite -- I wanted something waterproof and small that wouldn't suck up batteries (and used AAA's, same as my headlamp). This one fits the bill, but there's a couple of things that bother me about it.

        First, the batteries are hard to get aligned within the flashlight so that the LED housing will go back on. It usually takes me a couple of tries sitting in the house in good lighting, and is even more of a pain in the dark with gloves on.

        Second, once in, the batteries bang up against the casing and rattle. I know, I know, I'm picky, but it's pretty annoying over the long term. I made myself a little cushion for it that fits in the casing from some spare foam I have, but I shouldn't have to. It's a stupid (but little) design flaw.

        In closing, if you want something little and inexpensive to sit in a glovebox or your day pack, this isn't the most terrible choice in the world.

        • Gift:
        • No

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

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        5

        2009

         
        4.0

        no problems here

        By bobby

        from carbondale, il

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        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:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        May

        23

        2009

         
        1.0

        Don't buy it

        By OldManTravels

        from Yakima, Washington

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Bright

        Cons

        • Batteries hard to change
        • Not reliable
        • Turns on on its own

        Best Uses

        • Don't buy if for any use

        Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:

        This is a light, small, LED flashlight with a good beam, but that is all I can say in favor of it. It kept coming on in my packs no matter how I packed it. Then when the batteries are gone it is an awkward arrangement to change out the batteries. On this last trip (hiking in Utah), I packed this flashlight in a hard zippered "sunglass" case - - and it still came on on its own. If you want an LED flashlight for backpacking, hiking and safety - - don't buy this one.

        I bought an inexpensive Coleman MAX on this last trip (to replace the AMP 3.0) and it has an intelligent battery changing arrangement; recessed, large, postive click, end on/off button - - and has a nice bright beam. I felt much better with it in my pack than with the AMP 3.0.

        I hope REI will quit carrying the AMP 3.0. It is a lemon.

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

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        Mar

        1

        2009

         
        1.0

        Not recommended...........

        By Emigh

        from Auburn, CA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

          • Low battery life
          • Not reliable

          Best Uses

            Comments about Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight:

            First purchase did not work. Exchanged it for the same item. Cannot count on it to work all the time. Sometimes it comes on, sometimes it does not, or it comes on and goes off. Don't trust this light. You can not depend on it to work when you need it most. Would not recommend.

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

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