Princeton Tec Vor Tec

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The Vor Tec is a headlamp made by Princeton Tec. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Princeton Tec Vortec Headlamp (Spring 2008) The Vortec by Princeton Tec offers the highest power to weight ratio of anything in its class. The front-mounted battery pack eliminates the need for external wiring and evenly distributes weight across your forehead. Harsher, cold weather conditions are no problem for the Vortec; it s configured to provide significant extended burn times using lithium batteries without the need for bulb conversion. The Vortec includes 1 halogen bulb and 1 long burn bulb. Specifications: Power: 4 Watts / 28 Lumens Lamp: 1 Halogen Bulb, 1 Long Burn Bulb Burn Time: 3 Hours / 8 Hours Batteries: 4 AA Alkaline Weight: 228g"

From REI:
"This waterproof headlamp is great for mountaineering, canoeing or kayaking. Elastic 3-strap system with soft pad adjusts for a secure, comfortable fit on your head. Comes with 2 different bulbs so you can choose the right bulb for prevailing light conditions. Halogen bulb is brightest; krypton bulb is less bright but has a longer burn time."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Princeton Tec Vortec offers the highest power to weight ratio of anything in it's class. The front-mounted battery pack eliminates the need for external wiring and evenly distributes weight across your forehead. Harsher, cold weather conditions are no problem for the Vortec; it?'s configured to provide significant extended burn times using lithium batteries without the need for bulb conversion. The Vortec includes one halogen bulb, one long-burn bulb, and wide and narrow beam reflectors."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"This waterproof headlamp is great for water-based activities like canoeing and kayaking, as well as reading fine print. There are two bulbs, halogen and standard, so you'll always have the right light for your needs. Vor Tec also has 2 pre-focused reflectors--choose the narrow reflector when you're moving, and the wide reflector for close work or reading. Waterproof to 2,000 feet Burn Time: 2 hrs. halogen, 8 hrs. standard Elastic three-strap system (secure, comfortable) Fleece stuff sack 8 oz. (with batteries) Includes four AA batteries"

User Reviews

Vor Tec
Reviewed by Aaron C, Sep 12, 2007

"Good overall headlamp. I have used this for about 4 years. It is still going strong. Built well, it does take 4 AA's so be ready for a little forehead weight. It is ignored if you pull the whole apparatus over a hat.

Light is halogen and bright."

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