[pct-l] Headlamp

[Emily Toby]

While I love it for size/weight, I used the petzl e-lite only for finding things in my tent, or finding my way around campsite in the middle of the night. I could not see well enough to night hike, or set up or break down camp in the dark. I ended up swapping it out for something far heavier and brighter on my thru hikes.  

But, everyone is different. 

ÜberBitch

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> On Feb 3, 2016, at 2:36 AM, Sarah Egan <sarahegan at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> I am gearing up to hike the trail SoBo 2017.  I've been reading quite a few blogs of people who have chosen to hike desert sections in California during the night because of the heat.  Does anyone have experience using the Petzl e+LITE for night hiking in the PCT?  If so, what was your opinion on the amount of light it provided?  Did the lamp provide enough light to navigate safely?  Also, how often did you need to replace the batteries?   And did you carry batteries with you or buy them along the way?  Were they easy to find in stores along the way?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
> Sarah
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