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2008 Princeton Tec Fuel | Reviewed On: October 29, 2008
Gear Reviews>>Lighting>>Headlamps>>Princeton Tec FuelPRODUCT SUMMARY
By powderjunky
THE GOOD
The Princeton Tec Fuel headlamp is a lightweight lamp that is small and travels well. It is great for storing in your pack to have for those just in case emergencies. It fits comfortably on your head and can be worn on top of a hat or helmet.
THE BAD
The main annoyance I found was how the lamp rotates on its pivot. It takes a while to get use to and is not very easy with gloves or mittens. It also requires 3 AAA batteries instead of just 2. Since this headlamp is all about light weight I would like to see it just need 2 batteries.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp is not the brightest headlamps out there but it is one of the lightest and compact lights out there (watch the video). It is ideal for emergency use only as the illumination is not all that great.
By powderjunky
THE GOOD
The Princeton Tec Fuel headlamp is a lightweight lamp that is small and travels well. It is great for storing in your pack to have for those just in case emergencies. It fits comfortably on your head and can be worn on top of a hat or helmet.
THE BAD
The main annoyance I found was how the lamp rotates on its pivot. It takes a while to get use to and is not very easy with gloves or mittens. It also requires 3 AAA batteries instead of just 2. Since this headlamp is all about light weight I would like to see it just need 2 batteries.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp is not the brightest headlamps out there but it is one of the lightest and compact lights out there (watch the video). It is ideal for emergency use only as the illumination is not all that great.
OUR ADVICE
AVG USER ADVICE
Novelty
AVG USER ADVICE
Best in Test
| MITTEN TEST | 2/5, buttons and pivot hard to use |
|---|---|
| DURABILITY | 3/5, plastic feels cheap |
| ILLUMINATION | 3/5 |
| WEIGHT | 5/5 |
Gear Reviews>>Lighting>>Headlamps>>Princeton Tec Fuel
PRODUCT SPECS
| AVG PRICE | $24.95 |
|---|---|
| POWER | 35 Lumens |
| LAMP | 3 Ultrabright LEDs |
| BURN TIME | 164 Hours |
| BATTERIES | 3 AAA |
| WEIGHT | 78g |
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
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TACTI CAL QUAD HEADL AMP | Solid | $39.95 |
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That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?
Freddy T wrote on 10/29/08 at 07:54:50 am pst:
I really like how lightweight it is.
Their Advice
Solid
Da Cuzz wrote on 01/13/09 at 09:08:13 am pst:
Killer headlamp for sure. Great as a primary light or secondary to keep in the bottom of your ski pack, in the tent or in the car for late night emergencies. For the price, it's a no-brainer and super bright.
www.princetontec.com
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