Princeton Tec Fuel

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The Fuel is a headlamp made by Princeton Tec. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The innovative Fuel Headlamp meets the widest range of applications while remaining small, lightweight and robust. With all of the touch points of the Fuel being considered, its smart design fulfills technology's promise of actually making our lives easier. What could be better than a light that weighs only 78g with 35 lumens of brightness and 160 hours of burn time? It's a light that also has an asymmetrical single arm bracket that makes directing the light effortless and reliable, a large easy to find push button switch and a virtually bulletproof, easy access battery door that protects the 3AAAs and its electronics. Ratchet allows for easy rotation to adjust the direction of the beam. Power: 35 lumens. Lamp: 3 ultrabright LEDs. Burn Time: 160 hours. Batteries: 3 AAA alkaline (included). Wt. 2.75 oz. (78g) with batteries. 4 Modes: Total Burn Time: High/Flash - 50/120 Medium - '110 Low - '160 Distance(m) 0, 5, 10, 15, 20."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp illuminates your world with three bright LEDs and weighs a mere 78 grams (including batteries). Plus, this headlamp's sleek profile eliminates that there's-a-huge-lamp-on-my-forehead feeling. The Fuel Headlamp's bracket makes it easy to direct your light up or down, while a large switch changes the light settings. A wide beam simulates daylight conditions and enhances your peripheral vision, while the multiple-beam settings adjust brightness and/or beam width for greater distance viewing or battery conservation. Princeton Tec gave the Fuel Headlamp an easy-access battery door for quick AAA battery replacements."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"When applied well, technology should be simple. Such is the case with the innovative Princeton Tec Fuel headlamp – designed to meet the widest range of applications while remaining small, lightweight and robust. With all of the touch points of the product being considered, the Fuel’s smart design fulfills technology’s promise of actually making our lives easier.What could be better than a light that weighs only 78g with 35 lumens of brightness and 160 hours of burn time? A light that also has an asymmetrical single arm bracket that makes directing the light effortless and reliable; a large, easy to find push button switch and a virtually bulletproof, easy access battery door that protects the 3AAAs and its electronics. Yea.. that’s pretty much it.Simple. Perfect. Fuel. Princeton Tec Fuel Features: POWER: 35 Lumens LAMP: 3 Ultrabright LEDs BURN TIME: 164 Hours BATTERIES: 3 AAA WEIGHT: 78g Distance (Max) Battery Life Battery Life (regulated) (total) High 38 m 74 h 74 h Medium 30 m 120 h 120 h Blink 38 m 134 h 134 h Low 20 m 164 h 164 h"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Princeton Tec Fuel Headlamp (Spring 2010) The Fuel 4 LED Headlamp by Princeton Tec provides up to 43 lumens of brightness to safely illuminate your next outdoor adventure. For ultimate comfort the Fuel headlamp features a one size fits all fully adjustable headband, and the simple push button operation and asymmetrical single arm bracket makes operation and directing the light effortless and reliable. The water resistant design, and three brightness levels and flash option that offer a burn time ranging from 50-146 hours, make this headlamp great for hiking, climbing, camping, fishing, and biking or running in darker conditions. This is the best alternative to having a cartoon light bulb floating above your genius mind all day long.Princeton Tec Fuel 4 LED Headlamp features:4 adjustable, ultra-bright LEDs43 lumens max power50 hour burn time at max setting of 43 lumens146 hour burn time at low setting of 13 lumensChoice of three brightness levels Flashing light optionUses 3 AAA alkaline batteriesWeighs only 78 grams with batteriesEasy to find push button operationAdjustable headbandWater resistant"

User Reviews

Fuel
Reviewed by Jay Schmoe, Sep 22, 2009

"This headlamp does not work well at temperatures below 50 degrees F. My old cheap Dorcy light worked well winter camping in subzero temps, but I can't even take this new light on a fall overnight. I do not recommend for anyone who does more than summer camping."

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Fuel
Reviewed by Daniel MacKay, Jul 28, 2009

"I really REALLY love this flashlight, but like the first reviewer, the battery door hinge broke after a few months of very VERY gentle use, and the replacement's battery door latch broke after another few months.

Luckily I bought it at Mountain Equipment Co-Op and they have a lifetime warranty."

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Fuel
Reviewed by Bush Tan, Mar 21, 2009

"The Fuel is an effective, portable and comfortable 3-LED headlight when it's not cracked and broken.

Maybe I've been unlucky, but both Princeton Tec headlights (a Quad and a Fuel) have suffered unassisted plastic housing fatigue. The Fuel's plastic battery lid hinges simply gave way shortly after purchase."

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Fuel
Reviewed by johntheman6, Jan 10, 2008

"On/off switch broke after two months. Had to rig it in the field with duct tape. Something within the enclosed mechanism just broke, wouldn't rely on this light for backcountry excursions without a backup."

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Fuel
Reviewed by Brodey, Nov 09, 2007

"I just bought this item and ran a 5 miler with it last night. So far, it is GREAT. I couldn't even feel it on my head. Definitely more than enough light for road running at night. The swivel head makes it really easy to change the angle of the light, when needed."

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