Bought this as a backup headlamp. So many backpackers do the same because of its reliability. As you said, in bad weather, it holds up and that is what you need. Great gift too as you can throw it in your car as an emergency light.

I do a lot of camping/boondocking! Great info! Two is one & one is none! Thank you for sharing!👍

Bought two of these from rei on sale. Under $14 last year and under $12 the other day. Can’t beat it!

Thanks for the review

Thanks great review!

Great review... The more "advanced" models features a red lamp ( Tikka), and also 2 different lamps, one "spot" focused far ahead and one '"wide angled" flood light. Did you miss anything like this at tikkina ? I place great value to the words of an atlhete, because if he doesnt need it, why would a slow hiker do?

How long do the batteries last on the 2nd setting? Thanks Jason