See in the Dark - Head Torch (Petzl Duo LED Headlamp)

Member Name: Tamarind

Product:	Petzl Duo LED Headlamp
Date:	17/11/08 (172 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: The two light sources make it very versatile and being waterproof is a big plus

Disadvantages: A bit on the heavy side for those sports where every gram of weight counts

I am planning to walk the West Highland Way next year, which stretches from Glasgow to Fort William. It is a total of approximately 90 miles which I hope to do over 6 days. Obviously being well equipped is essential and I bought this head torch in case darkness comes down whilst still out on the hills (hopefully not)! The Duo 5 LED head torch is perfect for all outdoor activities and is water-proof down to 5 metres. It is sturdily constructed and has a dual light source which can adapt the lighting to different needs.

The torch has an adjustable elastic headband making it very comfortable to wear. The on/off switch can be locked to prevent accidental operation and the light body can be tilted to position the light just where you want it. There is even space for a spare halogen bulb to be stored in the housing of the head torch.

It is grey/yellow in colour with a black band. A spare halogen bulb is included and the torch operates on 4 AA / LR6 batteries (included) or with the ACCU Duo E65100 2 (optional). The latter is a rechargeable battery pack which I opted for as it is handy as a backup. The weight, including the batteries, is 300g.

There are various accessories you can purchase separately -

Battery charger
Rechargeable battery pack
Car charger
Helmet clips which stops the headbands slipping off when used with a hard hat or climbing helmet

The torch comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Summary: This head torch is a very sturdy piece of kit and it is a perfect choice for all round performance.