Joby switchback

[sol-leks]

http://joby.com/gorillatorch/switchback/

Wow, this is quite a surprise. It looks kinda awkward in its lantern mode, but it seems like a great headlamp and most surprisingly, it features a Cree XP-G. I'm not sure if I've seen that yet from such a main stream company yet. I'm kind used to the offerings of coleman or princeton or something similar that usually use outdated tech.

 

[mvyrmnd]

These Joby guys seem to be getting their act together. I'm keen to see what else they come up with :)

 

[jellydonut]

Genius. Don't forget the white and red secondary floodlights in addition to the main XP-G emitter. I think I might end up having to buy this thing. I can't imagine they'll be making a CR123 version though. :( engadget's impression: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/joby-tempts-the-argonauts-with-switchback-headlamp-lantern/

 

[sol-leks]

yeah, engadget is where I first heard about it.

 

[jellydonut]

I love how the commenters on Engadget have the impression that this thing is priced out of its market. It's barely more expensive than a Zebralight yet it comes with two secondary flood LEDs and the lantern option! A screaming deal if you ask me - that is if it performs to expectations. Will we see a CPF review?

 

[Gunpowderboy]

This is not intended as an advertisement, if seen as one please delete my post!

I work for Joby and would have no problem sending a set of samples of our Gorillatorch products to CPF for review. Whoever feels they are the best to do the review send me a PM with your contact details and I will set you up.