Gamma Reviews

I bought 3 of these head torches for family and friends because of the price, their functionality and because they are backed up by the Alpkit service. They have a lot of features and options that other head torches do not have. Sadly when it came to changing the battery the achilles heal of this torch is the battery cover. It is held on by two very weak plastic notches. There is a male lip on the battery housing that fits the female groove of the housing lid. You rotate the lid say 15 degrees sideways and it comes off. Inside the lid is a spring and this appears to exert a lot of pressure on the lid from the inside. Over time with this pressure and the action of taking the lid on or off results in the little female clips on the outside breaking off the lid thus rendering the torch useless.

They have not received any rough treatment or much use. certainly nothing like an Annapurna trek. The occasional use in the loft or for changing a tire at night. All 3 broke at different times to the various people I gave them to as presents.

To Alpkit’s credit they sent me a replacement lid but it was impossible to retro fit and was of the same design as the other 3. They are £12.50 because they are made in China and while a lot of good stuff comes out of China I have to say that it is false economy to be skimping on plastic or metal quality when it comes to mission critical parts.

Nice torch when it works but the battery housing is flawed.

Great head torch I was well pleased with it,until the third set of batteries,if the battery cover is not on streight when you turn it to lock it the catch will snap off.
This happend in poor light when changing batteries.

A truly superb lamp, the main led has a great range and intensity, the other led’s are great for map reading.
I have just ordered another.
Mark

This torch has seen me walking the Annapurna trek, working backstage in black out, night patrol with Street Angels and walking Salisbury Plain trail in the dark after over-staying the pub lunch.  But I was heartbroken to come across it one day with the battery lid fastener snapped; my temporary wired repair failed, so I am back to buy another - it is THAT good.

Amazing value headtorch - perfect for running along darkish roads in the winter. It even came with batteries included! All my friends have spent £100s on theirs! Haha.

Excellent little lamp, really good value.  I look forward to it illuminating the Nepalese night on my trek round the Annapurnas in April!

Arrived within a few days of putting in my order and it had it first outing tonight - brilliant, just what I need for running on those dark country roads.

excellent torch ,next day delivery plus you get the batteries with it ,very easy to use aswell

Great wee light for the money bought it for running.Very speedy delivery to NI received it within 48 hours thumbs up here go ahead and buy it!!!

Really impressed with this head torch and considering getting a second one for the wife.Watch the U-Tube video which gives accurate description.
I will be recommending this to friends