W.r.t. the Petzl e+lite, Blue_Ridge_Ninja asked:


I wasn't aware that there was an older vs. newer model. Mine has an elastic band, which works just fine for me FWIW.

I can't think of any dislikes. If the unit still comes in a plastic hardshell type of case, I suggest that you discard that --- I've carried mine for many miles and months on trail just in a sandwich size ziplock (to keep the cord from tangling with other stuff) and it still works just fine.

If you anticipate going through a lot of batteries, they're likely cheaper bought in bulk online, and those type of batteries have quite a long shelf life. Since my wife also has the same headlamp it makes sense to buy like 20 or so of the, I think it is, CR-2032 (?) batteries. Batteries are so light that I just always carry a spare set.

Caveat: not my favorite headlamp for winter hiking/camping or very early- or late-season trips. The compromise with light weight here is that it doesn't throw out THAT many lumens, but always plenty for me for use just around camp.