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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

Product specs are based on manufacturer's information.

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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight Customer Reviews

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Princeton Tec Amp 3.0 LED Flashlight

1.8

(based on 12 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (6)
Long battery life (5)

Cons

No beam adjustment (3)
Short battery life (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (4)
Hiking (4)
Car camping (3)
Day trip (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4), Avid adventurer (3), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 12 customers

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May

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Don't buy it

By OldManTravels

from Yakima, Washington

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.

Dec

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Rattley and difficult to deal with

By sgrice

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.

Feb

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good all-around flashlight

By magoo

from Lombard, IL

About Me Getting Started

See all my reviews

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.

Oct

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Unhappy about purchase

By steve f

from World Traveler

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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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

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Stay Away...

By GearJunkie022

from Gold Country, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

May

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor Investment

By Outdoorsdoglover

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

This is a piece of junk

By Bob trail runner

from Woodbridge, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Oct

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

no problems here

By bobby

from Carbondale, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Mar

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

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

By Emigh

from Auburn, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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.

Nov

2011

1.0

Unrealiable flashlight

By Rosy

from Rice, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.