Cheap Mitaki-Japan Crank Led Head Lamp

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I have only recently purchased this headlamp. I cannot vouch for durability or how it will last, but here are my initial impressions. Even though I have listed more cons, I believe the pros to outweigh the cons.

Pros

-Light weight

-No need to lug batteries around or worry that your battery will run out and leave you stranded in the dark

Cons

-No instructions

-Small headband

-Annoying bulky plastic packaging it comes in (I would think 'an earth friendly company' marketing a 'green item' would have more eco-friendly packaging materials)

-only 1 button to cycle through each mode and then turn off would be nicer to have a mode button and an on/off switch

The adjustable head band is kind of small, a lot smaller than head lamps I've had in the past. Maybe I just have a big head. It fits with all adjustments fully expanded, but it's a little tighter than I would like.

As others have stated, it's annoying not to have instructions on how to operate this lamp, and being plastic I was afraid I was going to break it.

I uploaded pictures to help understand my instructions. Here are my instructions, hope they help you:

-Flip the head lamp upside down

-Place your thumb in the middle of the base where it connects to the headband

-Push down on the piece of plastic/base and slide it towards the back of the headlamp (away from the bulb)

-Remove the Base

-Unfold the crank and crank away to charge the lamp

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This is by far the best flashlight I've ever had in my life (as of today). I ordered this lamp on October 12, 2011. The key to this head lamp is knowing how to use it (which is hard considering that the lamp came in a package with absolutely NO instructions whatsoever).

Take the "base" (the part where the strap is attached to), then pull the "bulb" (the oval/egg shaped part that has the button and LED thing on the front) apart from the base. It'll snap, so then you just gently pull the two apart. Now theres a lever that you can just flip up and wind (be careful because the handle is very small).

Once you've winded it for a bit (I suggest winding it for a minute), now just press the button for three different "styles" (Dim, bright, and blinking bright).

*Tip*

The button is a little tricky to press. You have to find your own "style" of pressing it (Pressing and sliding up/down or just simply pressing hard).

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Wonderfull light,easy to use and puts out a lot of light.It really is great to not have to worry about dead batteries ever!

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I think that the idea of "not having to get/have batteries" is a plus. However, it is very difficult to get the crank out and there are no directions included with this head lamp. The manufacturer should include some instructions with this product.

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The only reason this doesn't get five stars is b/c it's a bit difficult to detach the flashlight from the base, but once you figure it out it's pretty easy. It slides forward and then you just lift it off. It needs to be detached to wind it. Holds a charge very well and has a bright light. And you can use it detached as just a flashlight. Very useful product. Will buy more of these!