What do you carry?
Here’s my experience with the Aurora: When I finally broke down and got my first LED headlamp I chose the Petzl Tikka–got one for my brother, as well. My Tikka started flicker a bit (defective switch?)–it was annoying but not too bad really. Still, I’d heard that the Tikka isn’t waterproof and took advantage ot this to return it and upgrade (or downgrade, as the case seems to be). I got the Princeton Tec Aurora because it’s specs show it to be waterproof to 33 ft.
Last weekend in Zion one of my drybags leaked just a bit and my Aurora headlamp and everything else in that bag got a bit damp. Very early Thursday morning I notice that the headlamp is on and the switch doesn’t work because apparently there is water in it shortcircuiting it. It works now again after I took the batteries out and let it dry, but I guess it wasn’t very waterproof after all.
On the other hand, my brother forgot his Tikka in his pants pocket when washing clothes on deay. It went through the whole wash cycle and then worked fine. Go figure.
In my opinion the Tikka is also signicantly more comfortable to wear and a bit less bulky.
Oh well, at least the Aurora worked fine on the last rap out of Heaps.
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Bo Beck
Got one a month or so back; used it on Space Shot SAR (all nighter) and just got back from Yosemite (4:30 AM start to hike Half Dome) and camping out at the campgrounds. I really like the light a lot and don’t know that there would be any advantage to the 5? For what its worth, I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a light, compact value priced headlamp. Bo —– Original Message —– From: neil wilkinson mtngoat59102@yahoo.com> To: Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [from Canyons Group] Re: headlamps for canyoneering?
I really like the look of the new Petzl MYO 3. It seems to offer a really versatile set of characteristics in a relatively small package. Any thoughts? Anyone play with one of these?
Let me know, Neil
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I really like the look of the new Petzl MYO 3. It seems to offer a really versatile set of characteristics in a relatively small package. Any thoughts? Anyone play with one of these?
Let me know, Neil
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Tom Jones
Moonlýght, Týkka are prettymuch both waterproofunlessthe water is highly mineralated, in which case it shorts the batteries.
Tom
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, “beadysee” wrote: > BD’s Moonlight. Also an ION if I think I won’t need a headlight.
Used to carry a Petzl humongo (the big ‘un with the battery pack on > the back, uses 4.5V or 3 AA’s with a converter), and, with the > halogen bulb, thing really tosses around a bunch of light. But, also > munches them funky 4.5V batteries.
Been happy with the moonlight. Seems hikable.
-Brian in SLC
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Christopher Jain
Dick Shear
Petzl’s Saxo Aqua is a completely waterproof headlamp. Like the Saxo, it becomes a torch in an instant by unclipping the elastic strap, but also has an upper strap giving greater stability.Its krypton bulb gives a very white light and the hammered finish of the reflector gives a particularly even light beam. The Saxo Aqua is fitted with a locking switch so there is no risk of it being turned on in your pack. Technical specifications : Weight: 138 g not including batteries.
Supplied with a 6 v krypton spare bulb.
Halogen bulb also available, but not for use in hazardous locations.
Uses 4 round AA LR6 batteries.
The Saxo Aqua is certified by UL for use in hazardous locations and rated Class I, Div. 1, Groups C,
Regards,
Dick Shear. Las Vegas
—– Original Message —– From: “Christopher Jain” cjain1000@yahoo.com> To: Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 3:11 PM Subject: [from Canyons Group] headlamps for canyoneering?
> What do you carry?
Here’s my experience with the Aurora: When I finally broke down and got my first LED headlamp I chose the Petzl Tikka–got one for my brother, as well. My Tikka started flicker a bit (defective switch?)–it was annoying but not too bad really. Still, I’d heard that the Tikka isn’t waterproof and took advantage ot this to return it and upgrade (or downgrade, as the case seems to be). I got the Princeton Tec Aurora because it’s specs show it to be waterproof to 33 ft.
Last weekend in Zion one of my drybags leaked just a bit and my Aurora headlamp and everything else in that bag got a bit damp. Very early Thursday morning I notice that the headlamp is on and the switch doesn’t work because apparently there is water in it shortcircuiting it. It works now again after I took the batteries out and let it dry, but I guess it wasn’t very waterproof after all.
On the other hand, my brother forgot his Tikka in his pants pocket when washing clothes on deay. It went through the whole wash cycle and then worked fine. Go figure.
In my opinion the Tikka is also signicantly more comfortable to wear and a bit less bulky.
Oh well, at least the Aurora worked fine on the last rap out of Heaps. >
Chris Raver
I still use the Petzl humongo (ZOOM) using the 3 double A’s you only get about 2 hours of continued use with the Halogen bulb. Its several years old and the elastic has worn out from using it on my helmet so I almost can’t even use it. I’ve seen the BD and Petzle LED Lights and really like them but just can’t break down and buy one.
off to The Squeeze. Chris
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Subject: [from Canyons Group] Re: headlamps for canyoneering? >Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:17:55 -0000
BD’s Moonlight. Also an ION if I think I won’t need a headlight.
Used to carry a Petzl humongo (the big ‘un with the battery pack on >the back, uses 4.5V or 3 AA’s with a converter), and, with the >halogen bulb, thing really tosses around a bunch of light. But, also >munches them funky 4.5V batteries.
Been happy with the moonlight. Seems hikable.
-Brian in SLC
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Christopher Jain
beadysee
BD’s Moonlight. Also an ION if I think I won’t need a headlight.
Used to carry a Petzl humongo (the big ‘un with the battery pack on the back, uses 4.5V or 3 AA’s with a converter), and, with the halogen bulb, thing really tosses around a bunch of light. But, also munches them funky 4.5V batteries.
Been happy with the moonlight. Seems hikable.
-Brian in SLC
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Christopher Jain wrote: > What do you carry?