If you’re looking for an ultracompact and light 
headlamp, look no further. The E+lite is the smallest and lightest headlamp from Petzl.
I use a Zipka Plus (also from Petzl) for running and I thought it was the smallest headlamp of the world. The Zipka Plus is a good and compact headlamp, but has one problem: it’s not flat. So when I don’t need it and put it in my pocket it keeps going up and down inside it like a ball. It’s so annoying I sometimes don’t carry the headlamp with me (I don’t need to tell you what the consequences are). If you run you understand me.
Well, the E+lite is the solution to my problem. It’s more compact than the Zipka and comes with a protective carrying case (and it’s flatter). Its total weight with the batteries and the case is 46g (27g without the case). Compare that to the 65g of the Zipka (with batteries and without case). What about performance? It has a maximum shining distance of 19m (35m the Zipka), and a maximum autonomy of 45 hours, enough for 4 nights (150h the Zipka).
These are all the other features of the E+lite:
- Resistant to extreme temperatures: -30ºC to +60ºC (-22ºF to +140ºF)
- A shelf life of up to 10 years.
- Waterproof (-1m).
- Can be used in potentially explosive environments (Certifications: CE Ex II 3GD Eex ic IIC T6, Ex tD A22, IP6X T85°C X).
- The switch can be locked to prevent accidental operation.
- White and red strobe mode.
- 3 white leds and 1 red led.
- Multiple transport solutions: on the head, around the wrist or neck, or attached to thin-edged articles with integrated clip.
- The light source can be rotated 360º.
- 2 Lithium CR2032 batteries.
- 2 modes: maximum (19m, 35 hours) and economic (11m, 45 hours).
- 10-year guarantee.
I will use the E+lite mainly for running, but if you don’t run it’s so small you can carry it with you wherever you go. Just put it in you backpack, or in your car. Keep it with you in case you need it (that’s why it’s called and emergency lamp).
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