anotherocduser
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I wanted to make this review because I haven't seen many (or any really) high output headlights in the market. The closer one I have seen is the Petzl that weights twice as much (180g vs 350g), has less output (350 vs 550 lm or-750 lm for new one), less running time (90 min vs 150 min) and is more expensive (500$ vs 300$).
First let me start telling you that this light is tiny! You can see pictures and read the dimension but it's when you hold it in your hand that you realize its size. Its only 2oz!
The amount of light that comes from this little guy reminds me of a term from the MIB movie "noisy cricket". Looks almost like a little toy but when you turn it on, your jaw drops and people's eyes open wide…
The quality is what you would expect from Lupine; attention to every detail and you can tell that there's nothing "cheap" about this light. CNC machining, Voltage count, deep discharge protection, 2 and 3 step dimming and capacity control are some of the features. The light is waterproof (Lupine claims that even when its not a diving lamp, it can withstand a temporary submersion of 6 feet and batteries at sealed to handle 2.5 atmospheres of pressure underwater –almost 50 feet-)
150 min of burning time at max (550 lm) which is plenty of time with the small battery and off course, all Lupine accessories and batteries are compatible so you can use any of their higher capacity (5, 7.5; 14Ah).
The beam has a huge spot with lots of spill... so much light!
I bought it with the headband Pro and the small 2,5Ah battery (4oz) to be able to hike and run with it. The headband is the most comfortable one that I have tried so far; no movement at all and extremely light.
I have a Petzl headband that puts out around 85 lm and I don't find it enough light for some things like running or hiking.
If you haven't checked this little thing do so; it's worth it if you want a powerful and very small package light with the best customer service available.
On the other hand, Lupine just announced the release of a 22-degree lens and 750 lm version for this year ;-)
PS: of course, if you need more power you can always get the Wilma (1100 lm) or the Betty (1850lm). XM-L upgrades this year! (1500lm and 2600lm OTF respectively)
EDIT TO ADD RUN TIMES: I forgot this and I think its one of the biggest advantages of the dimming..
-50 hours @ 50 lumens (old 550 version)/ 40h @ 60lm (newer version 750 lm)
-19h @ 90 lm (old)/ 19h @ 110 lm (new)
-7h @ 230 lm (old)/ 5.5h @ 300 lm (new)
-2:30h @ 550 (old)/ 2h @ 750 lm (new)
http://www.lupine.de/web/en/piko750head/
The light is not what I would call cheap but if you want to own just 1 light; something reliable that can take a beating then this is the light for you; its well worth it!
NOTE: I don't work for Lupine nor have any commercial interest. I'm only a very satisfied customer that believes in their products
First let me start telling you that this light is tiny! You can see pictures and read the dimension but it's when you hold it in your hand that you realize its size. Its only 2oz!
The amount of light that comes from this little guy reminds me of a term from the MIB movie "noisy cricket". Looks almost like a little toy but when you turn it on, your jaw drops and people's eyes open wide…
The quality is what you would expect from Lupine; attention to every detail and you can tell that there's nothing "cheap" about this light. CNC machining, Voltage count, deep discharge protection, 2 and 3 step dimming and capacity control are some of the features. The light is waterproof (Lupine claims that even when its not a diving lamp, it can withstand a temporary submersion of 6 feet and batteries at sealed to handle 2.5 atmospheres of pressure underwater –almost 50 feet-)
150 min of burning time at max (550 lm) which is plenty of time with the small battery and off course, all Lupine accessories and batteries are compatible so you can use any of their higher capacity (5, 7.5; 14Ah).
The beam has a huge spot with lots of spill... so much light!
I bought it with the headband Pro and the small 2,5Ah battery (4oz) to be able to hike and run with it. The headband is the most comfortable one that I have tried so far; no movement at all and extremely light.
I have a Petzl headband that puts out around 85 lm and I don't find it enough light for some things like running or hiking.
If you haven't checked this little thing do so; it's worth it if you want a powerful and very small package light with the best customer service available.
On the other hand, Lupine just announced the release of a 22-degree lens and 750 lm version for this year ;-)
PS: of course, if you need more power you can always get the Wilma (1100 lm) or the Betty (1850lm). XM-L upgrades this year! (1500lm and 2600lm OTF respectively)
EDIT TO ADD RUN TIMES: I forgot this and I think its one of the biggest advantages of the dimming..
-50 hours @ 50 lumens (old 550 version)/ 40h @ 60lm (newer version 750 lm)
-19h @ 90 lm (old)/ 19h @ 110 lm (new)
-7h @ 230 lm (old)/ 5.5h @ 300 lm (new)
-2:30h @ 550 (old)/ 2h @ 750 lm (new)
http://www.lupine.de/web/en/piko750head/
The light is not what I would call cheap but if you want to own just 1 light; something reliable that can take a beating then this is the light for you; its well worth it!
NOTE: I don't work for Lupine nor have any commercial interest. I'm only a very satisfied customer that believes in their products
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