Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp
- The Maxbright LED is accompanied by a Red Ultrabright LED to ensure your night vision is never compromised.
- At a mere 64 grams, you'll hardly know you're wearing a headlamp.
- An asymmetrical single arm bracket provides easy one-hand adjustment.
- Large push-button switch is easy to find and operate.
- Lumens: 50
- Type of Bulb: Maxbright LED, Red Ultrabright LED
- Burn Time:
- Red-146 hours
- Low-96 hours
- High-2 hours
- Weight: 2.25 oz. (64g.)
- Battery Type: 2 AAA Batteries (Included)
- Pivoting head
- Adjustable strap
- Splashproof
- Lifetime Warranty
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Bright (5)
- Lightweight (5)
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking (5)
- Car camping (4)
- Hiking (4)
- Day trip (3)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
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Pros
- Compact
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Boating
- Kayaking
Comments about Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp:
I have four children, I bought two of these and two of Petzl Tikka 2s. Each was the same price. I liked that the PTec had the red light and was more adjustable. However, the on/off switch broke after about 4 months on both PTec headlamps. The light would turn on and stay on. The only way to turn it off was to take out the batteries. The Petzl Tikka 2 is still working like a charm 3 years later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Functional
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Power outages
- Reading
- TRAVEL
Comments about Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp:
I bought the Byte headlamp because I needed a headlamp during our frequent power outages here in north Florida. I also wanted a headlamp to for kayaking so it had to be at least splash-proof. So far I haven't used the Byte on the water but I have used it around the house. The red light is a nice feature when you wake up in darkness and have to stumble around the house but don't want to be blinded by white light. The unit is comfortable enough on the head and the weight is as much as I would want up there. I docked it a star because it can be hard to find just the right spot to push the on/off button. A toggle switch would be easier. Also, you have to cycle through the lights from red to low white to high white and back to off. If you only want red in order to save your night vision then you have to remember to cover the lamp with your hand as you try to switch to off. Other than this gripe it's a nice little tool.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long battery life
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp:
We needed an inexpensive light for our rescue dogs. It is important that the dogs been seen on the mountain during a search. We have tried all kinds of lights including light sticks, lighted dog collars, pet lights and about anything else we could find. They all broke quickly or otherwise did not work after a short time. The Princeton Tec Byte headlights have worked daily for three months without a problem. We have changed batteries a couple of times, but the red setting lasts forever and has been a great application for our Search and Rescue tracking dogs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable Beam
- Bright
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Waterproof
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp:
This product has very universal use and you can use it even on the water, unless you submerge it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
- Lightweight
- Long battery life
- Waterproof
Cons
- Wish it had more options
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Sea kayaking
Comments about Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp:
Good basic headlamp
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Merchant response: Please be aware that Princeton Tec headlamps are covered by a lifetime warranty.