Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp with Dimmable 650 Lumens White Maxbright LED, IPX7 Water Resistance and 12 Hour Burn Time, Essential for Backpacking, Camping, Caving, and Safety, Black

This is the second one of these I've purchased. In the interim I've bought many other brands of AA powered headlights, but they never offer the combination of brightness, toughness, and durability that this Princeton Tec light brings to the table. The way I see it, you can either buy ten other lights in the $10 to $30 range, or one of these.

I echo previous reviewers who had no issues with the older models. This is why I bought a couple of these headlamps in the past year year. I have used them indoors only. Began turning off on its own, then with the slight movement of the cable, and will no longer turn on now. They are both deceased, lifeless, and lightless. I must admit I am very disappointed, as I bought my first Princeton Tec headlamp about 15 years ago and have only require one more...until the last 2 I recently bought.

My Technicians, all 32 of them won't use anything else!

I have owned a couple of these lights. This newer on they have changed the way it works. I would have liked to be the way the older ones worked since I was use to that.

Princeton Tec will always be my first choice when choosing a headlamp. They are still made in USA and have a really good warranty. I have asked for small parts in past and have always had them sent for free. Princeton Tec knows how to make a quality product and treat there product consumers.Anyway, this headlamp is amazing! Powered by 4 AA batteries this headlamp makes as much, if not more, properly focused light as car headlamps. This is a boon when spelunking, night bike riding, night skating, night hiking, etc.Battery pack is completely sealed for water tightness and is explopsion-proof rated for volatile environments. Heatsink dissipates heat very well even on very warm days with a lot of humidity. Power cable is very durable against abrasion and snagging.Top strap is removable, but I always prefer to use it as this headlamp is heavier that most others out there. This brings up my complaint about comfort. It is kind of heavy due to taking 4 AA batteries and therefore IMO top strap is pretty much essential, but hey you might like not having top strap.All AA battery types are compatible. This would be considered a high drain device when using main LED. This means that using lithium and NiMH batteries will generally net you a longer burn time than alkaline. Having option of those three types a big plus IMO.All parts are replaceable and are readily available for order from Princeton Tec. I must not, you have to call them or email them to get those parts. I have never been charged for really tiny parts on other headsets, but I am unsure if they will charge you for parts on this headset model.This headset will be my go to as my main headset and I hope Princeton Tec will continue producing amazing headsets like this.Want this one? Give it a shot cause I think you'll like it. YouTube reviews are very favorable, but they are amazing for demonstrating effectiveness of this headset. Whatever activity you use this for, stay safe fellow humans.