RE: [Paddlewise] Lamps and Lanterns.

I bought my Vortec from REI recently for $24 with the extra bulb and hood.

cu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Michael Daly
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 1999 11:36 AM
> Cc: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Lamps and Lanterns.
> 
> 
> James David Harvey wrote:
> 
> > The Princton Tec line is very good, I love my 4 cell one 
> and it has never let me down. But, it can
> > be hard on batteries as it uses a Halogen bulb and tends to 
> "die" quickly when the batteries fail.
> >
> >
> 
> The Princeton Tec can also use krypton bulbs which, while not 
> as bright,
> provide longer battery life.  They also make OEM versions for other
> companies.  The MEC Solo is a Princeton Tec Solo and the MEC
> Vortec is the PT Vortec (note the handy naming convention).  As well,
> the REI catalogue photo of their own brand looks suspiciously like
> the PT.  So you could get one at a lower price. (Caveat - the MEC
> versions come with only one bulb and without the extra reflector and
> fleece stuff sack.  If you don't need the extras, you can 
> save the money).
> 
> 
> 
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