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SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp
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SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp

Item # 796823

$139.00

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Built tough to withstand your many adventures, the slight yet sophisticated SureFire Saint Minimus LED headlamp gives you complete control over your lighting needs.

  • Don't underestimate this compact light! Variable light output dial lets you easily set the light up or down from 0 to 100 lumens with a simple twist
  • On/off adjustment dial is easy to locate and can be operated with cold fingers or while wearing bulky gloves
  • Advanced optics and a high-quality LED form a smooth white beam that corresponds with your peripheral vision; beam also works well for close-up work
  • High-quality LED throws light up to 42m on highest setting and 4m on lowest setting
  • Expect to get about 1.5 hrs. of runtime on high and 50 hrs. on low using a single CR123A lithium battery, included
  • Stretchy headband utilizes a fine mesh material for a comfortable and secure fit; soft Breathe-O-Prene® pads sit against the forehead to wick moisture
  • SureFire Saint Minimus headlamp is waterproof to 1m for 30 min.

Specifications based on manufacturer's information

Made in USA.

Item 796823

SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Weight with batteries3.3 ounces
Dimensions3.6 x 1.6 x 1.4 inches
Light outputHigh: 100 / low: 1 lumens
Maximum beam distance42 meters
Brightness levelsVariable
Beam typeFixed
Strobes1
Regulated outputYes
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 1.5 / low: 50 hours
Batteries1 CR123A lithium
MaterialAnodized aluminum
RechargeableNo

SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp
 
5.0

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Adjustable beam (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Good battery life (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (5)
    • Hiking (5)
    • Car camping (3)
    • Day trip (3)
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    • Avid adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Oct

    5

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    This thing is awesome BUT...

    By Bob Holthaus

    from St. Louis, MO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Bright

    Cons

    • Reliability

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

    This light makes all other headlamps pale in comparison. It's super bright, fully adjustable, light weight, etc. It's almost the perfect headlamp. BUT (isn't there always a but), after three days it stopped working properly. About half way through the turning of the power control dial the light would dim and then revert to SOS mode. Surefire was out of them so I'm exchanging it at REI. Pretty crazy for a three day old, $140 headlamp. Not my first problem with a Surefire product, but they are so good when working, I stick with them. I would definitely take another light with you if you were ever in the backcountry for an extended time!!

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    29

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect Headlamp

    By Greg from Santa Fe NM

    from Santa Fe NM

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Search and Rescue
      • Tactical

      Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

      I hike up in the Pecos wilderness and flyfish alpine lakes for native cutthroat trout and I always leave back later than I should and I end up hiking out in the dark. I have used several other headlamps but this is perfect. It's light weight and there aren't wires and battery packs running all over. The beam is a perfect flood designed to work with your field of vision. This is brighter on low than most headlamps on high. There's a click detent at medium and this is the perfect setting for me to hike out in total darkness. I also carry a Surefire E2D LED with me and this is the perfect combo.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      10

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Adjustable beam

      By switchfoot

      from Nipomo, Ca

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Cycling
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

        The Saint works great for my daily bicycle commute through traffic and trail ride. With a Surefire U2 bungied to the handlebars. Besides the powerful light my favorite feature is the infiately adjustable beam. By turning the knob the beam can be set for correct amount of light. You don't have to cycle through high/low/ strobe settings. It has also become our families favorite reading light.

        • Gift:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        8

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A Perfect Headlamp

        By the trekking lativan

        from Hermosa Beach, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Climbing
          • Hiking
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

          I wore this headlamp during a 18-hour nonstop climb of Mt. Whitney in California. We hit the trail head at midnight and I wore the Minimus for 6 hours straight. Without a doubt, this is the best designed headlamp I've ever worn. It's ultra comfortable and has a powerful, broad beam that is ideal for backpacking. Like all SureFire product I own, I expect this headlamp will endure a lot of abuse.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          12

          2009

           
          5.0

          "A Night-Runner's Comforting Companion"

          By pleasure seeker 1

          from Tacoma, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Bright
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking
            • NightLow Light Running

            Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

            I purchased this headlamp specifically for running very early in the morning when it is still pretty dark. Normally street lamps are bright enough, but there are those times when I run off trail or in areas where there are no lights whatsoever. It is very comforting to know that I'm using another Surefire product, in a headlamp version. For those that own Surefire products-you know what I'm talking about. I've had this headlamp for a few months now and have had zero problems. It's lightweight and very bright with only one battery to power the output. I do run with a back-up light(E2L Surefire) as you never know when two lights will be better than one! For the record, the Minimus is my 5th Surefire product, and I'm sure not my last!

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Nov

            7

            2009

             
            5.0

            Professional Upholstery

            By GregZDP

            from Dana Point

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Pros

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

            Cons

            • Emits intense light
            • Must use with caution

            Best Uses

            • Professional

            Comments about SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp:

            Last night I spent the night inside a local black tie restaurant to reupholster the booth seating and back rests. The fabric we used was a satin pinstripe, very swank. The area was dimly lit and made it difficult to see our application. That's when Saint Minimus came into play. The brilliant clear light provided the ability to see every crease and wrinkle. The battery lasted over eight hours without dimming. Great addition to the tool box, thank you SUREFIRE.

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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