Princeton Tec Aurora Headlamp

Pros: Excellent weight, watertight, pivoting head, 5 light settings, price, above average light
Cons: None

This compact, excellent LED headlamp better be top notch as I am going to put it to the test on the Appalachian Trail in 1 week. To prepare for my walk through the woods, I’ve done exhaustive reading and testing. Over my 20+ years of ...

Pros: Light weight. Long battery life. 3 brightness settings.
Cons: LED lights in general are not good for trail navigation.

I bought this LED light based on a brightness and battery life comparison chart provided by REI. And so far it has proven to be a great purchase. The 3 light level settings are very useful because it allows you to save battery. The low setting is ...

Pros: Lightweight, powerful, 5 settings, AAA batteries, Lifetime Warranty
Cons: Don't leave it lying around, it will go missing!

This isn't going to be a long review, because it isn't necessary. This is a simple and simply wonderful headlamp.

Quality Construction

At 2.7 ounces, the materials are plastic. But the small lamp case is water tight and the...

Pros: Five lighting modes, long battery life, high-output LEDs, low-profile headband style.
Cons: Rubber button hard to press especially when wearing gloves. Light output decreases when wearing hats.

I was tired of constantly replacing the batteries in my Princeton Tec Quest headlamp that utlizes a traditional light bulb. So I began looking for a functional, inexpensive LED headlamp. After some looking around I chose the Aurora. It was a great deal at ...

Pros: a lightweight, inexpensive, tough all-around camp light
Cons: not bright enough for night hiking, can be tough to open

Update 1/30/05 Responding to a few comments, the light is very comfortable, and even though it only has one strap (no top strap) it is light enough to stay put. The band is broad and easily adjustable. When I first got my Aurora several years ago, I ...