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User Review: Black Diamond Orbit

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $29.95

Summary

BRILLIANT, yeah it is bright

Pros

  • Doubly adjustable, by using the adjustment button and gently/slightly collapsing will furthermore reduce the light output to a bare minimal light.
  • Excellent in the tent, on the table, in the field. When I arrive at a campsite in the dark this is one of the first things I pull out, turn it on along with my headlamp and find the area to pitch the tent. Then place it right next to that area while setting up.
  • This smaller version of lamp has been by far enough for the minimalist camping that I like doing.
  • Nice and small to hang inside tent BUT don't be fooled as it puts out lots of light in the tent.
  • Good diffusement of good light.
  • Packs real small and it quite light.
  • When packed down the on/off button is protected from an accidental turn on.

Cons

  • Not waterproof, but doesn't really need to be.
  • The two overlapping double hooks for hanging would be better being longer.

This is one of only a few luxuries I take and it is well worth the small room and tiny amount of weight.

Yes, I do recommend and would buy this model again from REI.

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