Princeton Tec Aurora

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The Aurora is a headlamp made by Princeton Tec. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 11 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Princeton Tec Aurora Headlamp (Spring 2008) With its extreme versatility and contemporary design innovations, the Aurora is the perfect choice for camp set-up, trekking, climbing, adventure racing, and emergency signaling situations. Using the adjustable pivoting head, you can shine light where you need it. The 3 Ultrabright LEDs are configured in a unique triangular configuration to provide an extremely even beam of light that keeps shadows to a minimum. Using the electronically controlled switch system, you can alternate between 3 levels of light output as well as 2 blinking emergency signaling modes. Specifications: Power: 15 Lumens Lamp: 3 Ultrabright LEDs Burn Time: 160 Hours Batteries: 3 AAA Alkaline Weight: 80g"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . Take Princeton Tec's Aurora headlamp to light your way and free up your hands. Three ultra bright LEDs with low, medium and high beams Two emergency strobe modes Pivoting head Adjustable head strap Water-resistant Requires three AAA batteries (included) Maximum head size: 25- ” circumference Size (LxWxD): 2-1/8x1-5/8x1- ” Weight: 2.8 oz. Material: Composite with nylon headband CLOSEOUTS . USA."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Princeton Tec Aurora Headlamp is a streamlined lighting source that can do it all. This lightweight headlamp lives for trail running, adventure racing, and just chilling around the campsite. Princeton Tec placed this headlamp's three LEDs in a triangular pattern to provide an even beam of light that minimizes shadows. The Aurora's electronically controlled switch system allows you to alternate between three levels of light output and two emergency blinking modes."

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User Reviews

Aurora
Reviewed by Teckwolf, Mar 18, 2008

"I got mine about a year and a half ago, still burning bright. I've used my Aurora for backpacking, caving, boating, and everyday uses. I even used the strobe once to signal to a friend in a boat from shore after dark.

Great little lamp for the price."

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Aurora
Reviewed by onepaddlejunkie, Mar 02, 2008

"Bought two of the lights, one for me and one for my bride. The light is bright enough with fresh batteries that you can actually hike in the dark without benefit of any other light. Been there done that - don’t plan on doing it again. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should."

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Aurora
Reviewed by pjw, Sep 24, 2007

"I bought this headlamp on the advice from a friend that owns one. I used it every night for a month solid last summer, again on two more 2-week long trips, and several small outings and still haven't changed the batteries. I only use it on the low setting around the camp and the high setting while on the trail or river."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Mustang, Feb 18, 2007

"Good light if you use it for less than 1/2 a year. It was bright and had good battery life until it suddenly stopped working. I sent it back in and was very impressed with the lifetime warranty and customer service. However, my new Aurora came in and also broke in less than 1/2 a year."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Drool, Dec 03, 2006

"Amazing performance in a little package for the price. It goes everywhere with me. I wouldn't go on a pack trip without it. I use it all the time at home too when I need to keep two hands free and need a light. Gonna get another to keep in the RV."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Myra, Sep 14, 2006

"I have basically stopped taking flashlights on trips after getting this headlamp. It is so bright that when I wear it around others, they complain that I am blinding them! The tiltable light beam and adjustable brightness levels are highly useful, though I have not found a use for the strobe feature yet."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Nightwalker, Mar 20, 2006

"The light was defective when purchased; it drained three sets of batteries while turned off. I returned it to the manufacturer, and they replaced it.

Lightweight, easy to use, but not very bright. When walking around the camp in rattlesnake country at night, I want something that lights up the ground more than this unit does."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Navy Dave, Aug 15, 2005

"I have owned the Aurora for close to three years. It is among my must take items for travel and outdoor activities (camping, mountain biking, road trips, and deployments). I bought this headlamp while stationed in San Diego, Calif. It works great for finding gear, reading and such."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Aaron Curtis, May 15, 2005

Incredible headlamp! Completely completely waterproof (been down waterfalls, whitewater, and swum in underground lakes with it). The tilt feature is really a plus, as is the variable brightness. Batteries last forever.

The one disadvantage is that as an LED light, it's not focused like a flashlight so if you're in a cave you get a soft light all around you and it can be hard to make out details because it's not a spotlight.

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Aurora
Reviewed by Bird Legs, Oct 30, 2004

"The Princeton Tec Aurora LED headlamp is one of the better overall headlamps. It has three brightness levels and two blinking modes and takes three AAA batteries which are in the head. I don't like the battery compartment to be in back because it makes it uncomfortable when reading."

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Aurora
Reviewed by Jeff, Aug 27, 2004

"I know that it is just a headlamp, but this thing is really amazing. I got it about a year and a half ago and it just now ran out of batteries. The thing is, I used it ALL the time. I used it on 10-15 backpacking trips and for other small outings."

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