Petzl e+Lite

This is an excellent piece of kit which I carry on all expeditions. I have a main light and rely on this as a back-up for emergencies. It fits easily onto kit or on your person, advantages being that it is very light, small, and comes in a small red case - which stops it getting turned on by accident and makes it rainproof. I found it very useful for a 4 month expedition to Malaysian Borneo trekking in the jungle, as the red light feature doesn't attract insects when around camp! So yes, worth the price for that piece of mind.

Excellent little light. I purchased this primarily to run off road through our unlit local park in the depths of winter, so chose with attention to weight and versatility of fixing. This was with some trepidation as to whether the power of the light would be good enough. I need not have worried. Its extremely well made and surprisingly powerful. I haven't yet decided on the best location for it for best illumination of the trail ahead but very happy with the product.

Last thing I would want in an emergency. I bought this to use as a headtorch for my ML on the light and fast principal. When in use it creates a sort of haze in your vision and the beam of light is not very good. The Tikka+ is brilliant in comparison and worth the extra weight and money. Facewest comment: The E+lite is a super light minimalist/ emergency backup light. It is great for map reading or seeing where your feet are going, but is not comparable with the higher output designs.

I have had this little sucker for 5 years - I use it as the only torch I take into the Cairngorms on night hikes into the bothy and Howff. It has performed extremely well and I have found the lumen's sufficient to 10 meters, in snow the illumination is markedly better given the bounce off a white surface. I doubt a brighter unit would make navigation better on those trips though we knew where we were heading even across open ground. Probably not what you want for caving or climbing but a great piece of kit I now buy as presents.

Great compact headtorch. Purchased as a safety light to go in my touring rucksack. This is lightweight and should be used in emergencies only. If you are looking for a headtorch to use on a more regular basis I would recommend something more heavy duty but for a back up light it is perfect. 10 year guarantee on a head torch! You can't go wrong for the price, I would thoroughly recommend I have many Petzl products and if this is as reliable as the others I expect many years of use from it.

The e-Lite is a well designed product, but for me of limited use. I ended up selling mine recently as although it's good at what it's designed for (a backup/camp site light). I really didn't see the point of having two head torches when one good one does the job. It's super light weight and has a great range of modes and extremely comfortable to wear. But all I used mine for was a reading light as on the trail it's of no real use. So if you are looking for a lightweight camp site light then look no further, but if you want something to work both on and off the track, look further afield!

I bought the Petzl e+Lite as an emergency spare for lightweight camping, and I think it is perfect for the job. The low power white mode is plenty for reading or use inside a tent, and the high power mode is enough for walking in reasonable conditions. The retractable head strap is comfortable because the torch is so light-weight. The direction of the light can be adjusted using the swivel mount, and turning it around completely protects the LEDs and switch when it's stored in a bag. The e+Lite will not be powerful enough for all tasks, but for a lightweight emergency backup, or for short-range use I think it is excellent.

I would not like to be without an emergency headtorch in my pack and have always carried a full size Petzl. It has rarely been used (hence for emergencies) but I would not like to walk without it. As it is a relatively large item to carry I was tempted by the Petzl e+Lite but have to admit to being a bit sceptical as to its capabilities. I should not have had any doubts. It must be the most compact headtorch on the market, weighs very little at 27g and takes up next to no room in my already loaded pack. But more to the point the light it gives out is exceptional and although the light level drops a little if it is on constantly for a long period it still performs well. I have tried it out and can confirm that it will give me all the light that I need if I am caught out after nightfall. Also unlike the full size one I can forget about the batteries as it has a remarkable 10 year shelf life.

Absolutely superb little light! I own an older style Petzl headlamp with separate halogen and led lamps but wanted something much more compact that I could carry on me at all times whilst camping and cycle touring. I was initially leaning towards the more powerful Tikka plus 2 or Zipka plus 2 but was put off by the fact that both those models have fixed angles of illumination and led me to look at the e+LITE. (Facewest note: The Tikka Plus 2 does have vertically adjustable light angle)The e+LITE is angle-able in all directions thanks to a simple ball and socket joint allowing you to aim the light at it's intended subject without having to resort to using your own neck as an angle poise. I have been extremely impressed with the light output and have found even the low power setting more than adequate for most, close quarters, after dark, camp site activity. The retractable cord feels very strong and I have never once feared as to it's integrity. It is also so much more versatile than a standard strap as the fact that it self tensions, renders it able to be easily attached to items other than yourself. I often use it strapped around a bike bottle providing a constant illumination of the camp cook site for the benefit of three people as opposed to just mirroring my own head movements. Allied to this and unlike several other models, the e+LITE is fully waterproof. Another feature I really appreciate is: the pull toggle for the head strap is specifically sized to open the battery compartment; a job usually reserved for a two pence piece that ends up gnarling all the plastic edges. Not necessarily a deal clincher but nicely thought out design. It's tiny(about the size of a tea light candle) weighs nothing and is so unobtrusive I carry it without consideration. Unless you require a higher output model for more energetic pursuits, I can't recommend this product highly enough.

I must say I am amazed at how small this thing is. It has just arrived it weighs in at 25 grams on my digital scale. What I love about this lite/head torch is it takes only two CR2032 BATTERIES, which weigh very very little and you get 50 hours full beam or 70 hours economy. But the best thing for me is you can buy an 8 pack of lithium CR2032 batteries for 99p or a à "šÃ‚£1. 00 in the cheap shops I think that is an excellent deal. I know the e lite is not going to be as bright as say the petzl tikka xp2, given the small and the light weight and the cost it is a fantastic head torch . I also like the waythe cord on the head torch auto retractsinto itself that is a very nice design feature. Included in the packaging are the cr 2032 batteriesand a small card with the lighting instructions.