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Black Diamond Vectra IQ

Black Diamond Vectra IQ

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Vectra IQ is a headlamp made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Teton Village Sports:
"With more burn time and a brighter LED cluster, the new Black Diamond Vectra IQ out shines and out lasts its competition. Four SuperBright LEDs clustered in their own reflective module provide excellent proximity lighting while the xenon bulb offers brilliant, far-reaching light for trail navigation, climbing and biking. New intelligence-integrated circuitry with constant illumination, a "money saving" battery-power meter, mode memory and a strobe "Find Me" light ensure that the Black Diamond Vectra IQ is powerful, long lasting and simple to use. Wt: 5.6 oz/8.9 oz (without/with batteries)."

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Black Diamond Vectra IQ Headlamp emits brilliant light when using either the LEDs or xenon bulb. Four Superbright LEDs above a xenon bulb provide excellent lighting regardless of your activity. Intelligence has been integrated into its circuitry to make its power output more efficient. Constant illumination, a battery-power meter, and mode memory all help increase illumination and efficiency. A redesigned battery box with a rubber back provides comfort while housing four AA batteries. The Vectra IQ is a powerful and highly functional headlamp for any nighttime activity. Spare Bright Xenon Bulb included."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Black Diamond Vectra IQ Headlamp 05With more horsepower than the Helion, the Vectra IQ emits brilliant light, when using either the LEDs or xenon bulb. Four Superbright LEDs above a xenon bulb provide excellent lighting regardless of the activity. Intelligence has been integrated into its circuitry making its power output more efficient. Constant illumination, a battery-power meter and “mode memory” all help increase illumination and efficiency. A redesigned battery box with a rubber back provides comfort while housing four AA batteries. The Vectra IQ is a powerful and highly functional headlamp for any nighttime activity. Spare Bright Xenon Bulb included.Features:Weights: Without batteries: 156 g (5.5 oz)With batteries: 254 g (8.9 oz)"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . The durable Black Diamond Equipment Vectra IQ headlamp offers an extremely bright Xenon bulb that casts a directional beam up to 200' at maximum setting. Four super-bright LEDs provide proximity lighting for up to 160 hours. Bulb and LED's each offer three settings for a total of six individual lighting options. Xenon bulb burns for up to 14 hours at lowest setting Strobe setting for emergency use Built-in battery-power meter Fully-adjustable head strap Water-resistant Requires four AA batteries (included) Lamp: 1- x2 Battery case: 3- x3- x1 Weight: 8.9 oz. CLOSEOUTS . China."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Vectra IQ
Reviewed by Lifer-Powderhound in UTAH!, Oct 07, 2009

"Purchased new form BD in Utah in 2001, used in West Virginia spelunking for two years, approach hiking, and climbing for more than 4 years.

I use rechargeable AA batteries that last forever.

The indicator light is very telling even if you never take it off at night."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vectra IQ
Reviewed by BeritOlam, Nov 21, 2008

"I picked this up at one of those 1-day DoD (Deal of the Day) web sites. I'm guessing the item has been discontinued. But so far, I have had great success with mine over the 6 or so months of usage.

The LED and Halogen bulbs are excellent. The flicker that Erik refers to in the other review can be a *little* annoying."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Vectra IQ
Reviewed by Erik, Dec 17, 2006

"This headlamp has everything you want for any situation. The three light settings for the LED and the halogen is priceless. Lowest LED is great for reading in a tent. The highest halogen setting is a lifesaver when you are looking for that noise in the bushes in the middle of the night."

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