Light – Head-Band Style Like computers and sneakers, flashlights have come a long way in the last 20 years. Now you can get strong, hands-free lighting in a tiny package that matches the output of those giant tin-can flashlights you had as a kid.
We use this LED headlamp a lot when on the trail – it’s light as a feather at 2.6 ounces; fits comfortably on just about any-sized head; offers several different intensity and strobe settings; and the batteries last a long time. You can trail-blaze at night with it if need be, or it’s comfortable for reading after dark when nestled in your tent. And of course, it’s invaluable for the inevitable late-night bladder-relief stroll.
We also carry small candle- and battery-lanterns as a supplement - but not replacement - to this headlamp. See here for more information.
The Princeton Tec Aurora headlamp is one of the more popular backpacking lights out there. It’s reliable, made well, and very durable for its size and weight. You might have 5 flashlights at home and be tempted to just take one of those on your backpacking trip. But trust us, hands-free is the only way to go.
We ship our lights with working batteries, but we have no way of testing/knowing whether they have hardly been used or are just getting ready to die. So, always carry backups – the head lights use three AAA batteries.
