Princeton Tec Apex LED Headlamp
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Manufacturer: Princeton TecBrand: Princeton Tec
Model: apx-or
Color: Olive Drab
Product features:
- Apex Pro watt LED Headlamp
Sports reviews of Princeton Tec Apex LED Headlamp
Customer Review: Superior Headlamp
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I use this 4xAA headlamp every day working with animals at night, for working in unlit spaces, and indeed frequently don't need to turn on any outdoor lights at night if the Princeton Tec Apex headlamp is conveniently available.
Started many years ago with Petzl headlamps, the best Petzl for my use being a modified Zoom Zora 4xAA (out of production, AA replaced with NiMH and 5v bulb instead of 6v bulb). The final Petzl was an MYO, which seemed to be designed to mount too close to the head. This close mounting results in excessive light spill onto glasses, goggles, or protective eyewear-- the spill made the Petzl nearly unusable from reflected glare. At this point I decided to try the Princeton Tec Apex (eventually relegating the MYO to the glove box as an emergency backup if I forgot my Princeton Tec).
The Princeton Tec is a superior replacement for my purposes. The lamp portion has two stage flood, plus an extremely powerful high throw beam-- perhaps 3/4 of a Fenix LD20 on maximum. If darkness falls before the work is done, the high powered beam can be used as an ersatz headlight to drive the tractor back. More typically the flood LEDs on lower power are used for general work. The headlamp tilts forward and back, permitting up close tasks such as reading when tilted forward, or for distance tasks when tilted back. The main claim to fame though is the high throw 3W LED beam, when you need the high throw beam, typically you really really need it.
The good: Very durable; works on multiple types of AA cell (I use NiMH Eneloops); very long battery lifespan with my typical use, excellent combination of light sources (flood to high throw); is mounted far enough out from the forehead to avoid spill glare off of glasses/goggles/eye protection gear; good construction; lamp tilts for multiple uses; well balanced headband mounting; water resistant to 1M (in other words, I don't need to worry the light will fail in the rain or snow, or corrode after getting wet); responsive technical support.
The bad: hard to operation with heavy gloves, the rubber membrane switches have a small active area; a better grade of engineering plastic could have been used for the pivot on the lamp portion (I cracked the pivot supports dropping the lamp on a concrete floor (forgot the headlamp was there when I took of my hat, and the headlight went down lamp first on the floor), but to their credit Princeton Tec was very helpful in the repair action needed... I would otherwise have replaced the entire assembly since there is no viable competition in my opinion for this headlight and it was my fault the headlamp hit the floor).
For occasional or emergency use, a cheap headlamp might be suitable, but if your work or pleasure depends on a sound reliable headlamp, the Princeton Tec is an excellent candidate.
Description of Princeton Tec Apex LED Headlamp
Apex Pro - Olive DrabManufacture ID: APXR-PRO-ODWhere lightweight is a must ultimate power and function are a demand and durability is an expectation ? Princeton Tec introduces you to the Apex Pro. Professional athletes and adventurers around the world have marveled at the power of the Apex. In an effort to meet their unique and ever evolving needs Princeton Tec has developed the Apex Pro to provide a faster and lighter option while still providing the ultimate in brightness and output. The Apex Pro is powered by 2 CR123 lithium batteries protected in a highly durable and waterproof case. Designed for professionals and perfect for all users.- Power: 130 Lumens- Lamp: Maxbright LED 4 Ultrabright LEDs- Burn Time: 100 Hours- Batteries: 2 CR123 Lithium- Weight: 173g- UL Rating: Approved- Class I Division 2 Groups A B C & D- UL Temp Code: T4- Olive DrabHeadlamps
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