Princeton Tec Quad

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The Quad is a headlamp made by Princeton Tec. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 10 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"Four ultra bright LEDs power through the darkest conditions, allowing the user to adjust brightness or beam width to illuminate greater distances, or conserve battery power depending on your needs. Suitable for brisk runs on dark trails or tasks around camp, LED bulbs operate in high, low, or flashing modes. Sophisticated regulating circuit maintains initial brightness. The Quad is the lightest of Princeton Tec's headlamps, compact and waterproof. It will survive severe impacts and water submersions up to one meter. Weight conscious users will like the option to use AAA Lithium batteries, reducing the weight even further and allowing for peak performance in extreme cold as well as increasing regulated burn times. 3 AAA alkaline batteries included. Size: 2.5 in. x 2 in. x 1.5 in. Weight: 3 oz."

From Backcountry.com:
"When you need an ultralight headlamp that does it all, look to the Princeton Tec Quad Headlamp. With its four ultrabright LEDs, this headlamp powers through the darkest conditions. Its wide beam is great for technical scrambles, while the rest of its four settings can be tailored to your needs-from campfire cooking to moonless trail runs. These LEDs burn at a constant brightness, and the Quad features a battery meter so you know when to change the batteries (AAA alkaline batteries included). The tough waterproof housing means the bulbs will live through severe impacts and water submersions up to three feet. Princeton Tec incorporated special circuitry so weight-obsessed climbers can reduce the Quad's already paltry 3.4oz to 2.9oz by using lithium batteries (not included)."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"At a mere 96 grams, the Quad is the lightest in Princeton Tec’s line of regulated-LED headlamps. 4 Ultrabright LEDs power through the darkest conditions. The LEDs are safe forever inside a tough waterproof housing that will survive severe impacts and water submersions up to 1 meter. The wide beam of the Quad is perfect for tasks around camp and is bright enough for technical scrambles and brisk runs on dark trails. Weight conscious users will love the Quad’s sophisticated circuitry that allows the use of lithium AAA batteries. They reduce the Quad’s weight to 82 grams, perform in extremely cold temperatures, and significantly increase regulated burn times on all modes. Equipped with regulated LEDs that maintain constant brightness and a battery power meter, this light just may be smarter than you are. Princeton Tec Quad Features: POWER: 45 Lumens LAMP: 4 Ultrabright LEDs BURN TIME: 110 Hours BATTERIES: 3 AAA Alkaline or Lithium WEIGHT: 96g Distance (Max) Battery Life Battery Life (regulated) (total) High 38 m 1 h 105 h Medium 26 m 10 h 99 h Blink 38 m 5 h 110 h Low 18 m 31 h 97 h"

From Moosejaw:
"Princeton Tec Quad Headlamp (Fall 2009) At a mere 96 grams, the Quad by Princeton Tec is the lightest in Princeton Tec's line of regulated-LED headlamps. 4 Ultrabright LEDs power through the darkest conditions. The LEDs are safe forever inside a tough waterproof housing that will survive severe impacts and water submersions up to 1 meter. The wide beam of the Quad is perfect for tasks around camp and is bright enough for technical scrambles and brisk runs on dark trails. Weight conscious users will love the Quad's sophisticated circuitry that allows the use of lithium AAA batteries. They reduce the Quad's weight to 82 grams, perform in extremely cold temperatures, and significantly increase regulated burn times on all modes. Equipped with regulated LEDs that maintain constant brightness anda battery power meter, this light just may be smarter than you are. Power: 21 Lumens Lamp: 4 Ultrabright LEDs Burn Time: 150 Hours Batteries: 3 AAA Alkaline Weight: 96g With Batteries"

User Reviews

Quad
Reviewed by Paul A, Oct 27, 2009

"It's all the good things that others have said but I love the way you change the batteries. No trying to pry or snap the case open and risk breaking something, like I did on my Aurora headlamp.

There's a small screw that holds the front and back cases halves together."

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Quad
Reviewed by Angie O'Plasty, Mar 22, 2009

"I have been very happy with this headlamp. It is bright enough for night hiking and the angle can be adjusted depending on what you need to see (or to keep from blinding your hiking partner when you turn toward them).

The low-battery warning is a nice feature."

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Quad (Standard)
Reviewed by Bush Tan, Mar 21, 2009

"The Quad is an effective, portable, adjustable and comfortable 4-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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Quad
Reviewed by Margo Costan, Jan 15, 2009

"I have a buzillion headlamps and use them all for one thing or another (except that new one I got that we won't mention here). My super duper one is the Princeton Tec Apex. It has a beam plus flood settings. It's also overkill for many of my headlamp needs so when I want something light (in weight) easy (to use functions) and bright I seem to be grabbing my quad the most."

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Quad
Reviewed by drytinder, Oct 22, 2008

"This is my 1st headlamp, and I am not disappointed. I nearly always keep it on low around camp, and have not used brighter settings unless I was hiking at night. The batteries do seem to last quite a long time. Comfortable fit, and easy as hell to switch on / off."

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Quad
Reviewed by mcjiver, Mar 09, 2008

"For overall usable light, the Quad does everything I want it to. Like all Princeton Tec lights, you can drop it, throw it, and just beat the crap out of it and it just refuses to break.

It is very consistent in the light power and gives you a nice warning when the battery is low (this is rare because they last forever) and still gives you enough light for the rest of your trek before it goes dim."

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Quad
Reviewed by Buzz, Feb 11, 2008

"This is the light I use 90% of the time. I use it for backpacking, car camping, walking the dog and doing home repairs. It is dependable, easy to use and puts out plenty of light. I upgraded from a PT Aurora headlamp -- this one is much brighter!

Short battery life on the highest light setting."

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Quad
Reviewed by Alex Davis, Aug 10, 2007

"This headlamp works great, is comfortable, and most importantly in my opinion, let's you know when the batteries need to be changed without dimming.

Being an LED, it is not as bright as halogens, but for around camp or the house it will certainly be adequate."

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Quad
Reviewed by bauhaus, Dec 29, 2006

"I would give this lamp 5 stars but the dim mode stopped working so I was stuck with bright and flash. I talked to Princeton Tec and they replaced it."

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Quad
Reviewed by gregaslett, Oct 10, 2006

"It has regulated current for 33 clams! It is also brighter then the Tikka Plus or BD Cosmo. Waterproof! Lifetime gurantee! I never go outside without it. I love how beefy the housing is, very reasuring when I have seen many cracked Tikkas."

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