RE: [Paddlewise] waterproof LED headlamps?

From: Black Coffee 2002 <black-coffee2002_at_karavshin.org>
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 12:59:03 +0800
> are less bulky. I have had mixed results with Princeton Tec 
> torches, two 
> of which have flooded during rolling even they are rated to 
> 500ft (both 
> replaced under warranty but unimpressive performance for the price). 

I don't know how they've improved over the years, but my experience w/
Princeton Tec lights was dismal -- the tab on the cheaply-made battery hatch
snaps off, leaving the unit totally worthless.  This happened to me while on
a climbing trip in Australia.  I encountered other people with Princeton Tec
lights who experienced exactly the same failure.  

I was surprised/disappointed to hear Petzls aren't sufficiently waterproof.
They're really good in terrestrial environments and  I would have hoped
they'd work in water as well.  Perhaps they make some caving/spelunking
units that are more appropriate than those for camping/climbing ?
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