anyone tried eGear Focus Control 100/ River Rock Tec Trek/ Browning Pro Hunter Maxus?

[robostudent5000]

has anyone tried a eGear Focus Control 100/ River Rock Tec Trek/ Browning Pro Hunter Maxushttp://www.browning.com/products/ca...maxus-headlamp-with-focus-control-flashlights? they seem to be very similar headlamps, if not identical. i am most curious about how comfortable and durable they may or may not be.

sometimes you can find these for less than $15 and i was thinking of getting one for a backyard work headlamp. or should i just get a Rayovac Indestructible 100?

 

[degarb]

I would get more info on the bin, not just brand, of each led of each light. The Rayovac is an xp-c (70 lumen/watt), while the focus control is a rebel 90 (90 lumen/watt). Also color and lens is important.

The Rayovac is about $15 and sold locally, so is great as it serves purpose instantly.

Also do not believe runtime that they state. 3 AAA batt pack has about 3 watt hours. Therefore, you will not be happy with level of light after 3 hours of any of these lights when used as a work light. Yes they may keep kids happy for 10-17 hours.

 

[degarb]

Footnotes on the aaa format: that I haven't found a 3aaa light that I couldn't yet modify to 3 aa with $7 in parts (amazing goop, aa holders, 3watt variable pot, elastic, hotglue, solder) and 45 minutes. Also, I have been buying cheap 3 aaa 9 led flashlights from harbor freight, then replacing one of the 3 aa with a dummy battery. They pull 60 milliamp with 2 alkaline (still bright) and 11 milliamps with 2 nimh. With two 2nimh, it lights perfect for bedtime for the kids to read books, and batteries last week even with kids usually falling asleep with light on.