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Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp
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Don't be fooled by its compact size. Capable of packing a powerful, 100-lumen punch thanks to its white Maxbright LED, the Princeton Tec Byte headlamp lights up the night without weighing you down.
Shop newer version- Red ultrabright LED preserves your night vision
- Has a digital battery lockout, asymmetric single arm bracket, easily accessible battery enclosure and large push-button switch, all at a mere 2.25 oz. (64g) with batteries
- Digital lockout prevents the light from accidentally being turned on when not in use
- 3 lighting modes: High white, low white and red
- 2 AAA batteries (included) provide up 80 hrs. of burn time
- IPX4 water-resistant design shrugs off light splashes and rain
Made in USA.
View all Princeton Tec LED Headlamps| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Bulb Type | LED |
| Bulb Detail | 1 white LED/1 red LED |
| Red Light Mode | Yes |
| Beam Type | Flood / Spot |
| Max Light Output (Lumens) | 100 lumens |
| Light Output | High: 100 lumens |
| Max Beam Distance (m) | 48 meters |
| Beam Distance | High: 48; low: 6 meters |
| Brightness Levels | 3 |
| Strobes | 0 |
| Average Run Time | 80 hours |
| Rechargeability | Non-rechargeable |
| Batteries | 2 AAA |
| Dimensions | 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Water-Resistance Rating | IPX4 |
| Weight With Batteries | 2.25 ounces |
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BillK
Portland, OR, United States
Poor Design and Quality Control
7 years ago
I bought this to replace my Petzl Zipka, which is still working after a number of years. The Princeton Tec Bye is also very light and the headband is more comfortable than the Zipka. However, there is still some battery drain when the unit is turned off (about half a milliamp - I measured) so the battery eventually goes dead. There is a switch provided to disconnect the battery, but it will not stay in the "off" position reliably - the slightest bump turns it back on.
No, I do not recommend this product
Bummed
MT, United States
Switch fails
7 years ago
This light started out OK, but after a few uses, the switch has failed. The light now stays only in one mode--a flickering on. Must remove batteries to turn off. After researching, I discovered other reviews that note this switch failure. Took light apart and still can't fix the switch. Trash.
rebi
June Lake, CA, United States
Failed first night
7 years ago
I used this headlamp's Red light mode for astronomy. The on/off/mode switch failed the first night. Just got home so haven't changed battery to see if that is the problem. If so it is consistent with a couple other reviews of newer Princeton Tec headlamps with very short battery life. Either way cannot be recommended. Hope its an anecdotal finding as my older Princeton lights are great.
Punk
Smoky mountains
Good Little headlamp
6 years ago
Saw it on sale and bought on a whim to replace my dying old headlamp. I chose this over the more popular BD due to the red light, a must if you camp in buggy areas and hate head nets like I do. 2 years so far it's been reliable.
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Austin, TX, United States
it's still in the box
7 years ago
I had my friend pay for this light, because I thought he would need one. Lucky for me, he left it in my backpack and I'm going to give it to him as a Christmas present!
Yes , I recommend this product