Princeton Tec Apex 3 watt LED Headlamp Review

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(More customer reviews)*** New Model Alert! ***

There is a new model revision, which DOUBLES the light output from 60 lumens (which is good out to +/- 70yards) to 130 Lumens (good out to +/- 120yrds). This goes for all apex models (the AA model, the CR123 model here and the external battery pack model)

As of December '08, there are a lot of resellers trying to dump the older model, which are selling in the $60-$70 price range. The newer model is selling for around $90. If a reseller's advertisement doesn't list it as the "New 130 Lumen" model, then it probably isn't. The only way to determine which version you are holding in your hand is to look for the "130 Lumen" sticker on the retail box, and the model number, which is now "APXR" (it was APX on the older model).

Here is a link to Princeton Tec's current Apex page: http://www.princetontec.com/?q=node/68

If you can't find the new one here at Amazon, check out Lighthound.

IMO, Spend the extra $20 to get the higher Lumen model. It will allow you to leave you high-output flashlight at home and just use this light for all your daily outdoor adventure needs. With the older model, I always carried a second flashlight of at least 120 Lumens (preferably around 200) for long range spotlight needs. This new model takes care of almost all my spot needs now, so it really does double duty and is well worth the extra $20 or so.

As for which model to get (AA or CR123), it comes down to if you have any other CR123 flashlights (I have 5 of them), or if you are weight sensitive (this one is light, the AA model is kind of heavy!). If I didn't have any other CR123 devices, I'd probably live with the weight of the AA model, since you can buy bulk AA's at Costco or Sam's Club for very cheap.

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Product Description:
Princeton Tec wouldn?t have called it the Apex Headlamp if it sucked. That?s good enough for most people, but since you?re a gear addict you?ll appreciate knowing that this little waterproof LED boasts up to 130 lumens of output and a 200-hundred hour burn time. Princeton Tec made this tough headlamp with four light levels and a safety flash mode, and incorporated a dual switch system to make it easier than ever to change modes. *Compatible with alkaline, lithium, and rechargeable batteries.

Product Features

Bulb Type: LED
Power Source: 4 AA batteries (not included)
Battery Location: Back
Headband Type: Over the top
Burn Time: [Max] 200hrs
Voltage Regulator:
Dimming Switch: Yes
Backup Power Source:
Waterproof: Yes
Tiltable Housing: Yes
Weight: [Without batteries] 10oz (279g)
Recommended Use: Camping, hiking, climbing, kayaking
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Country of Origin: United States

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