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    Justin R
    Spectator

    @5150bronco

    Locale: Bay Area, Ca.

    I am looking for another usa made headlamp besides surefire.

    Suggestions? Thanks.

    #1733602
    Sean B
    Spectator

    @seanba

    Princeton Tec headlamps claim to be "Made in USA" or at least "Assembled in USA". They cost a lot less then Surefire lights too.

    #1733616
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Don't know about that. The Byte clearly says made in China. Not sure on the other models.

    #1733618
    Sean B
    Spectator

    @seanba

    Yeah, the Byte is but according to REI the EOS LED and Remix are US made:

    http://www.rei.com/product/775558/princeton-tec-eos-led-headlamp

    http://www.rei.com/product/804211/princeton-tec-remix-headlamp

    Maybe they're moving/moved production to China?

    #1733620
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Maybe thats why my Eos rocks and the Byte I bought is a piece of crap going back to REI.

    #1733627
    Ryan C
    BPL Member

    @radio_guy

    Locale: United States

    Princeton Tec Remix with white and red LEDs. I love mine. Good for when the Petzl e-Lite is not enough.

    #1733651
    Eric Blumensaadt
    BPL Member

    @danepacker

    Locale: Mojave Desert

    PT Scout, EOS and Quad are all in my packs.

    The little Scout is my fav for summer backpacking.

    #1733652
    Justin R
    Spectator

    @5150bronco

    Locale: Bay Area, Ca.

    I will look into the eos.

    I am a little surprised no body has mentioned surefire here and else where on the forum.

    #1733654
    Justin R
    Spectator

    @5150bronco

    Locale: Bay Area, Ca.

    How does the eos do around camp too?

    does it give a good throw?

    Any other suggestions?

    #1733669
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    The Surefires are not inexpensive, and not so light. I would be surprised if anyone here was carrying one.

    #1733715
    Brendan Swihart
    BPL Member

    @brendans

    Locale: Fruita CO

    Throw is what the EOS does best…I have the old version and it's still awesome.

    #1733719
    James Connolly
    BPL Member

    @jamespjc

    Locale: TX

    It weighs about 3oz, has variable output from 1-100 lumens and is a great performer. The MSRP is $140, but you can find them cheaper, and its built like a tank. Surefire also has great customer service/returns policy if anything goes wrong.

    #1733799
    Justin R
    Spectator

    @5150bronco

    Locale: Bay Area, Ca.

    I really want a light too that has great flood ability for reading and around camp too.

    #1734060
    Russell Adams
    BPL Member

    @russ_outdoors

    I've been using the Minimus for a while now and really like it. It works great year round in any type of conditions. However, the biggest reason I keep using it is the beam. The flood and center spot angles and intensities in the beam are perfect for hiking. I have an EOS as well, but prefer the beam of the SF.

    #1734086
    Justin R
    Spectator

    @5150bronco

    Locale: Bay Area, Ca.

    very interesting to hear. Would you be able to do a mini review of both?

    What eos do you have? Thanks.

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