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 Very weak light for such a high price... Jul 28, 2010
I received this light one day and the next day it was gone. Why? Because its really an expensive and weak light for your money.I felt cheated since I got a cheap 20 dollar headlamp(~50 lumens) at a local mega store and it outshined this overpriced piece of junk. The light appeared a blueish tint, and very weak, it was hard to make out anything past 50 ft even on the max setting. so 35 lumens for 43 bucks...yea outrageously overpriced. I dont see how this can maintain a 4 1/2 stars
After i returned this i found another headlamp for about 20 dollars more than the petzl and it made a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!!. My friend had lent me his headlamp which he uses for fishing and it is extraordinarily bright. So i looked for his headlamp on the net and stumbled upon the fenix hp10(225 lumens!). Lets just say, on the 2nd brightness(out of 4 illumination modes)setting of the hp10, it outshined the petzl which was set on the max setting! The search was over for a decent headlamp, go for this one, u wont regret it!
 50/50 Jul 27, 2010
I ordered two of the headlamps,one works fine, the other would not stay closed. I finally figured out that the battery was not seating correctly and kept the cover from closing shut.Sent it back, not interested in trying it again.
 There are better options for your money. Jul 25, 2010
I recently purchased both this headlamp, and a similar model from Energizer, (Energizer 6 LED Headlight) and my experiences have been quite different with each. This is my first Amazon review, so bear with me:
First, the price. The Petzl 4-LED headlamp is $30 plus, whereas the Energizer 6-LED is approximately $20. More light for less cash. Score one for Energizer.
Secondly, the construction. The plastic housing used on the Petzl model seems far less rugged than the Energizer. In further comparison, the elastic headband just seems cheaply produced. Then there's the battery compartment. It's a bit awkward, and took me a few minutes to get the housing to close again properly. The lamp itself does have a smaller body than its cousin, but not by much.
Finally, the functionality. The Petzl model's swivel is notched and gives four angles of possible illumination. The Energizer model's swivel is smooth, and gives what I'd approximate to be 120 degrees of light. The Petzl might give 40 degrees. The red filter is just a cheap flap of red translucent plastic. Really not much to say about that.
The reason I give this product three stars is because it does what it's supposed to do. It'll give you a decent hands-free lighting option wether you're in the woods or trying to fix your car on the side of the road. I'm not affiliated with Energizer, but as the title says, there are better options for your money.
 let there be light! Jul 25, 2010
works great, won't leave at a camping trip without it. had it over a year, no need to change the battery.
Petzl E49P Jul 20, 2010
The Headlamp shipped promptly and functioned properly right out of the packaging. The red flip cover is sturdy and works well. The sequence to get the varied levels of brightness are easy to manage and effective. It throws a wide enough beam to allow you to easily see what you are doing while being contained enough to be great light. Overall a great product and well worth the money.
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