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4.5
I had reconstructive surgery on my left ankle in November of 2007. I was on crutches for three months. I knew that I would not be able to carry anything while I was on crutches. This little head lamp saved the day, or night. When I needed to get up in the night for what ever reason all I had to do was put on the head lamp, turn it on and I had just the right amount of light! I could see great and I did not have to wake up my wife with too much light. The LED is very clear and bright, and the batteries have lasted a long time. There is no battery back to have to mess with. The batteries insert right behind the light, so they are easy to change.This little light works great when you need a light source for short distances. Only draw back is that the light does not have a very far throw. But again for short distances, or for a concentrated light right in front of you, you cannot go wrong with this light.Amazon has quite a few variations on this theme. The Cyclops isn't quite as bright as the Streamlight (professional Ghostbusters may wish to look into one of the more powerful, pricey models), but it's a nice compromise between having enough light on your page (or computer keyboard) and not waking up a nocturnal associate. Also, it's as simple and "instant" as you can get. No instructions, but they're not needed. Screw the eye by half a turn and you're in business; screw it counterclockwise by half a turn and it's off--no need to fumble for a switch, to install batteries, to fuss with a second head-strap (you'll look weird enough as it is). Having experimented with a couple of alternatives (another headgear, a clip lamp), the Cyclops has come to be my favorite (especially when coming to that part of the story in Homer's "The Odyssey").Don't judge these by the quantity of LED lights. In many if not most instances, a single, decent, focusing LED light is all you need, especially if you don't want to set off a light show, illuminate a six-foot-long piano score, or flush-out uninvited apparitions.This is a great little flashlight. It is certainly not the brightest, but it is small and good enough if you can cope with a small cone of light. It is quite practical in that you can just have with you in case it is needed. I lost my last one, so this was a replacement. My previous one was particularly practical last fall when I was camping in the outback of Australia. We frequently set up and broke camp in the dark and this allowed me to have my hands free. It also allowed me to see inside my backpack and duffle while leaving my hands free to rummage around. I also used it to find the bathrooms in the middle of the night. Back here at home use it if I go walking late in the day in case I don't get home before dark. It also lets cars see where you are. I've also tied it to the front of my bike for added visibility.My son took this camping and informed me that it was great for reading in the tent, the little light can be angled on the head strap to point in different directions. He also informed me that it was NOT ENOUGH LIGHT for walking in the woods in the dark, one LED is apparently not bright enough to illuminate a far enough distance and he informed me he wants a brighter flashlight next time.I don't know the point of this but when purchasing the GE reading lights, I saw this and it reminded me of a story from my Mom and Dad and a friend they knew. I HAD to order it for my Dad to go along with the reading lights for Fathers Day. Well it came and never did 3 people, my Mom, Dad, and I, get a laugh like that. It was well worth paying for to get a pic of my Dad wearing it while laughing his butt off. So yes, I would recommend it because he said that although it was a joke, he would be able to use it. Thanks for the laugh!!Product will be fine. However, when it arrived the batteries were stone cold dead. New batteries cost me almost as much as the headlamp. Called company; no luck there.I gave this as a gift to a friend. She has not been able to figure out how to turn it on. It did not come with any instructions.Got this for my husband. I already have one. I love it. Durable, easy, fits well. There is only one level of brightness, but that doesn't bother me. You can adjust the up and down focus of the light which is great. Batteries last good amount of time. The strap is adjustable for pretty much any size head. All you need to do to turn on the light is twist it so it's really simple. I like how it's not heavy on your head too. Great for general work, wouldn't use it for spelunking or anything.
