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$Highgear ZLED Micro Light - \'08 Overstock$

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Combining a compass, keychain and bright LED flashlight into 1 convenient unit, the ZLED from Highgear is perfect for your pack, purse or briefcase.

A simple squeeze detaches the light from the keychain for easy use
Freeze-resistant, liquid-filled compass provides bearings in 5° increments
User-replaceable battery included
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Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock Customer Reviews

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Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock

2.5

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (3)

Cons

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Aug

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Returned it.

By Steven Fong

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Breaks easily
Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock:

The product seemed like a good idea, but actually using it was a disappointment.
1. The product is much bulkier than I thought it needed to be.
2. The compass seemed to catch on itself and was not very accurate.
3.The LED seemed bright when it worked. After a couple of pushes, the button got stuck and I was unable to turn the light on again.

Fortunately, REI has an awesome return policy and getting a refund was no problem.

Jul

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

1/2 a product!

By bbrown4163

from Trenton, NJ

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock:

The light has been great. Better than other LED keychains I've used: very bright, good "throw" (lights up where you're walking), can be easily separated from it's base, and battery lasts a long time. Unfortunately... the compass is worse than useless- its simply not accurate- it does not typically point north. I don't understand this, because cheaper "button" style compasses work properly and this one doesn't.

May

2010

1.0

Nothing good about this small package...

By luvBC_gear

from Pullman, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Bright

Cons

Non-functional compass

Best Uses

Returned

Comments about Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock:

I bought two of the ZLEDs thinking I would have one as a back-up light and compass for backpacking and for ski patrolling.[...] I found air bubbles in both compasses making them completely useless for coarse direction indication. Although the LED lights were bright, I did not want a partially functioning piece of equipment. I was very surprised to see such a low quality item from a company like Highgear. I've owned and used a Summit altimeter watch from Highgear for the last 3 years and it's worked great. I promptly returned the ZLEDs [...]

Apr

2010

5.0

Handy Compass and Light

By ChrisCooke

from San Diego, CA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Highgear ZLED Micro Light - '08 Overstock:

I've read the other comments. I've had no difficulty with this compass/light combination. Like all small compass of this type, it is possible for the needle to get "stuck" or otherwise hung up due to some internal friction. But I've never not been able to use it, or rely on it accurately pointing north. The LED light is bright and useful for map reading or illuminating a trail.

I have several of these and don't travel without them. I use them in wilderness areas as well as in urban areas that are unfamiliar to me. I think it's a great value!