Gamma Reviews

Posted my 2yr old Gamma back to Alpkit on 7th the battery compartment catch failed and it was repaired foc and I got it back on 13th.
Excellent service
Thanks.

Alpkit’s testing of the Gamma’s lugs has not been very scientific. For a start, Jay is only testing once example. Say there is a variability/quality issue with the plastic, and the one being tested is fine.
The issue could be temperature dependent. Has the same treatment been meted out to one near freezing conditions?
Other effects could be rate dependent. It would make sense to drop the torch (with batteries for weight) onto something hard.

My Gamma has just stopped working due to a dodgy curly external flex. I can’t decide whether to replace it or not. The torch is close to being excellent, but bang for buck doesn’t count in the outdoor scene, else we’d be happy with pound shop LED torches. I want something I can rely on to work.

My wife and I were looking for a head torch each for the London to Brighton Challenge which we are doing later this month. We had heard great reviews about the Gamma and I ordered one earlier last week. OMG! - I was not disappointed when it arrived. The delivery was lightening quick and thanks to Fiona for processing it. What a superb product. I have tried it on a practice night time walk at the weekend and there is very little difference between this and my Silva Ninox. I will be wearing this with pride on the night section of our 24hr hike.
Thanks for all of your help Alpkit - another “blinding” piece of kit!

JG

BIG thank you to the service team,,, DE (?)  in particular - who fixed the battery compartment of my Gamma, and has a sense of humour!  For sure, we now have LIGHT, again!!
Thanks, very glad to have my excellent headtorch back.

Why oh why oh why oh why oh why, would you design a headtorch with a dedicated “night vision saving” mode, that forces you to cycle through a “night vision ruining” white led to get to it!

Suffice to say I have covered the first white led with gaffa tape.

Otherwise good.

Had my first Gamma for about 3 years until it died in the loft due to a broken wire :( . Not bad really as I don’t really look after stuff and it gets thrown into dry bags and rucksacks, should treat it with more respect really. This isn’t a complaint by the way. Awesome little torch ticks all the boxes and the price is great for someone on a budget. Was really disappointed when they were out of stock for a few months so had to borrow my mates . But placed an order for the new one on Thursday night and received it this morning just in time for a 2 day wild camping canoe trip . Cheers Alpkit for the speedy service .

Just recieved this today and its amazing. the light is very bright. the torch its self is easy to use and comfy to wear. i really like the features it has and the fact it can be doubled up to work on a bike.

Have had a gamma for close on four years, the battery compartment died…..purchased a new one (arrived in super quick time).  Read the thread around battery compartments, contacted Alpkit, a new battery compartment arrived today!
Super service, friendly people, why can’t all companies be this good!
Also purchased a couple of Dozer mats, they are big mommas!
Super comfy, they will work a treat.

I still love my Gamma to bits even though the battery compartment lug has broken. I notice this seems to be a common fault and trust Alpkit will rectify it soonest.
The light is amazing and the flexibility of using different colours is really useful when walking on sections of road at night.
Keep at it Alpkit - you’re getting things right for us - please resolve the niggle described.

If there is a chance of letting me have a replacement battery compartment unit, that would be WONDERFUL…

Gamma is great - I bought two, and we have walked miles with them - but the dreaded battery compartment failure - lug broke - has ruined one.
Any chance of a replacement battery compartment, please? Happy to fit it myself - I’ve struggled on with a cable tie around the pack, but it’s not reliable as a “fix”.
Thanks in hope of repair