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Specs :
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Maximum range 100 m (Xenon halogen bulb), 15 m (3 LEDs)
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Supplied with spare 6 V Xenon halogen bulb
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Operates with 4 AA alkaline batteries (included).
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137 g (without batteries).
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The Myo 3 is one of the most versatile headlamps available
today. Featuring two light sources, one a Xenon halogen bulb
for maximum brightness, and the other, an LED light, for extra
long battery life. While the xenon halogen bulb is exceptionally
bright, I did find it to be a battery hog though, burning through
four AA’s in a little over 2 hours. If you plan on night
hiking be sure to bring extra batteries. The beauty of this
light though is that the LED’s will turn on even if there
isn’t enough power to turn on the Halogen. LED lights
are extremely efficient with battery life exceeding 150 hours.
I’ve found on the river the LED’s throw ample light
for tying on flies or leaders but because they don’t
project a beam you will be far less likely to spook the fish.
With the extra long battery life you don’t have to bother
turning it, on and off all night. The LED’s don’t
really affect your night vision either, especially when your
buddy looks directly at you while wearing one. This really
becomes obvious in camp, if you have ever spent time in camp
with a couple of people wearing halogen headlamps you will
really appreciate the softer light thrown by the LED’s.
I was able to cut wood, tend the fire, make dinner, all by
the LED’s. I found the only time I turned on the halogen
was on the trek back to camp after staying on the river a little
too long (especially in Griz country) or for a midnight trip
to the outhouse. When in bear country we’ll often hang
the headlight out side our camp with the LED on to provide
a nice camp light (makes it easier for the bear to find the
sausage I kicked under my buddies tent) This light is the most
comfortable light I’ve worn. The low profile lamp design
doesn’t bounce at all and the rear battery pack balances
it out nicely. This lamp stays snugly in place even while running
or cycling, again adding to its versatility. Older headlamp
designs were prone to bouncing up and down during strenuous
activity. The straps are easily adjusted to fit a wide range
of head sizes as well as climbing helmets. Opening the battery
pack can be a frustrating affair until the proper technique
is used, take a loonie out of your pocket and insert it into
the groove and twist. It can be opened, without the use of
a coin, or knife but you will probably give up too, after a
couple of minutes of trying. (Update: Petzl has addressed this
issue with an inline change, the new design is much easier
to open) If you are in the market for a new headlamp this light
is worth a serious look.
****1/2 Highly Recommended
*-Save your money
**-Will work in a pinch, but better available
***- Overall good quality and design, decent value
****- High quality materials and construction, years of service
*****-Cutting edge and worth it. A leader in its category
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