[pct-l] Headlamp

[David Austin]

FYI- The 2032 batteries only weigh about 3 grams each. The e+Lite uses two,
so 6 grams to carry 1 set of replacement. Easy to put some in resupply
boxes.

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 8:01 AM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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