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Petzl Ultra Headlamp

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    Petzl Ultra Headlamp

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    Item # 786019

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    Designed for extreme activities that require long distance and wide-angle lighting, the Petzl Ultra headlamp features 6 powerful LEDs that throw a stunning beam up to 120m.

    • Ideal for adventure racers and nighttime explorers, the Ultra has 3 brightness settings (low, medium, high) and a maximum light output of 350 lumens
    • Light selection dial is easily adjusted while on the move; switch the dial to the lock setting when transporting the headlamp to avoid accidentally turning it on
    • Whether you're reading a map or running a trail, the lighting head pivots from straight ahead to straight down so you can aim the light exactly where you need it
    • Storm-resistant body keeps the light operating in the worst of weather; IP66 rating indicates protection against hose-projected water and complete protection against dust
    • Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides 1.5 hrs. of use on high and nearly 16.75 hrs. of use on low
    • Light automatically switches to power reserve mode when the batteries get low, buying you an additional 30 min. of use on high and 10 min. on low
    • Energy gauge located on the battery pack indicates in bar-graph form how much battery power remains
    • Included battery charger fully recharges the battery pack (lithium ion 2000 mAh) in only 3 hrs.; charger includes European and American outlet adapters
    • Lithium ion batteries continue to work well at cold temperatures
    • Stretchy side and top straps adjust to securely fit on your head or climbing helmet; front stabalizing plate helps hold the light steady
    • Includes a storage sack

    Specifications based on manufacturer's information.

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

    Imported.

    Item 786019

    This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only. Online orders for shipment to Alaska must be picked up at the Anchorage REI store (follow options for Free Shipping to REI Store when ordering); shipment to any other Alaska address is not offered. Sorry, this product cannot be shipped to Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

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    Petzl Ultra Headlamp Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Camping
    Yes
    LED
    6 high-output LEDs
    350 lumens
    High: 120 / low: 40 meters
    120 meters
    Flood
    3
    No
    Yes
    No
    Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
    (Regulated) high: 2 / Low:17 hours
    12.2 ounces
    Plastic
    (Lamp) 4 x 3.75 x 2 inches
    Rechargeable
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    Max light output (lumens)
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    Strobes
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    Red light mode
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    Petzl Ultra Headlamp Customer Reviews

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    Petzl Ultra Headlamp
     
    4.7

    (based on 3 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Adjustable beam (3)
    • Bright (3)
    • Durable (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

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        Dec

        30

        2009

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        The Light of the Sun

        By Ladyfoot Lindberg

        from Northern Michigan

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Adjustable Beam
        • Bright
        • Durable

        Cons

        • Bulky
        • Heavy
        • Low battery life

        Best Uses

        • Adventure Racing
        • Caving

        Comments about Petzl Ultra Headlamp:

        Wow. This is an intensely bright light. I've been caving for several years now and I've never come across something this intensely blinding. Pumping out an insane 350 lumens (brighter than the brights on my car, by far), this baby is a small sun that you can mount on your head or helmet!

        It has a few drawbacks, but I think you'll find it's just the price you pay for this kind of power. First, this is not a very lightweight headlamp, I think many users will find it bulky starting out (although it works very well when mounted to a helmet). Both the battery pack and light housing are large so expect it to ride a little funny, even chaffing in some cases, if you're wearing it directly on your head. I seriously recommend a hat or some kind of head protection when wearing it.

        Next, the battery life leaves something to be desired. If you want to burn like the sun all night long, expect to only get ~4 hours out of this. There is some adjustment with the brightness you can make to extend this time frame, but if you want to really go all night, you will need another battery (which are pricey!) or a place to recharge. That being said, it is still really cool that the battery cell is rechargeable and for what it is, I was still impressed with the duration of lighting at this level (you can literally see everything, bright as day for 120 meters).

        It's my understanding that you can get even better battery performance off the belt version of this product, but I haven't been able to confirm this for myself. Outside of these technical critiques, I guess I have a hard time finding a good excuse to bust this thing out, unless I'm doing something really serious or really want to freak out my friends. The occasions to get your money out of this light are few and far between, but if you're planning on spending 4 or less hours in extreme darkness and in extreme conditions and want the absolute best to get you through, this is your light. Anything less and all you've got is a really sweet and insanely bright toy (which isn't half bad...)

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        7

        2010

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        The best headlight I have ever used.

        By SierraVagabond

        from Fresno, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Adjustable Beam
        • Bright
        • Durable
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Petzl Ultra Headlamp:

          I hike a lot in the Sierras, and this headlight is the best I have ever used.
          The past weekend I went x-country skiing to the Glacier Point and hit by an epic blizzard (see the weather report in the Yosemite last week of January), and the headlight held up no problem in the intense snow storm in wet, windy, miserable condition.

          I very highly recommend this headlight, especially when the right light means the difference between emergency bivouac (or worse) vs completion of the trip.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          30

          2011

           
          5.0

          Awesome! Worth every penny.

          By fielddoc

          from Iowa

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Petzl Ultra Headlamp:

              Use this as operating light in the field for field health care missions. Spot-on.' have even filmed under this lumination. Excellant.

              Dr. TR Shively

              ' Wondering about spare bulb(s)?

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              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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