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millsclimber
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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Location: Somewhere between Canada and Mexico
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:32 am Post subject: BD Icon Headlamp with Battery Pack |
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Does anyone else have a BD icon headlamp? I bought one last year and I've used it a bunch. It throws a lot of light and works great. The only problem is that when I use the optional battery pack they sell, it drains incredibly fast. Even standard store bought batteries work much longer. When I say incredibly fast, I mean I get about a couple hours tops. And that's not using the big 3 watt LED. That one only gives me maybe 45 min. Has anyone else had the same experience or do I have a defective battery?
It's really frustrating so I'd like to know.
Thanks,
Austin
Here's the light:
Here the battery pack:
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jumar
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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Location: Lehi, UT
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| Nope, I haven't used that one. I remember liking my princeton better than your BD though. :wink: |
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millsclimber
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:52 am Post subject: |
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jumar wrote: Nope, I haven't used that one. I remember liking my princeton better than your BD though. :wink:
Just rub it in why don't yah. There is an interesting thread here comparing them (if you are a real headlight guru).
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=149957
It seems to hint that the icon has better life and it doesn't heat up. But, obviously I haven't experienced the longer life...at least with the battery pack. Seems to do ok on std batteries... |
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