[pct-l] Headlamp

[Scott Williams]

I've used the Petzl e+lite on all 3 trails and while I don't make a habit
of night hiking long distances, have used it a number of times in pitch
dark conditions on trail for an hour or two and it was fine.  It's not
bright, but your eyes adjust to the dim light it provides and walking was
never a problem.  But always carry a spare battery with you, maybe a couple
if you're planning on night hiking serious distance.  If you run out in the
middle of a night hike, you're in trouble if you don't immediately have a
spare.  Usually one battery lasts me most of a thru hike, i.e. several
months, but I only do an hour or 2 in the dark at a time, and as Roger has
noted, the batteries last a long time.

Shroomer

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 5:27 AM, Roger Carpenter (Pinecone) <
pinecone at elkpass.com> wrote:

>
>
> I have the same Petzl e+Lite headlamp, which I selected for my CDT hike
> this year. I have the same question about night hiking. The batteries are
> supposed to last 55 to 70 hours per set depending on the brightness setting
> you use.  The batteries are a coin-size type CR2032, which might be
> difficult to find in most small trail towns. I plan on carrying an extra
> set, keeping some in my bounce box and having a new set in mail drops at 10
> or 20 day intervals.  I will try walking in my neighborhood at night with
> the Petzl, and on an overnight hike this weekend and let you know how it
> does.
>
>
> Roger Carpenter Portland, Oregon
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Sarah Egan <sarahegan at shaw.ca>
> Date: 02/02/2016  18:04  (GMT-08:00)
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Headlamp
>
> I am gearing up to hike the trail SoBo 2017.  I've been reading quite a
> few blogs of people who have chosen to hike desert sections in California
> during the night because of the heat.  Does anyone have experience using
> the Petzl e+LITE for night hiking in the PCT?  If so, what was your opinion
> on the amount of light it provided?  Did the lamp provide enough light to
> navigate safely?  Also, how often did you need to replace the batteries?
> And did you carry batteries with you or buy them along the way?  Were they
> easy to find in stores along the way?  Any advice would be greatly
> appreciated!!!
> Sarah
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