I recommend the Princeton Tec Remix headlamp for those looking for a low-weight, low-cost head torch.
The Princeton Tec Remix is the only headlamp tested that doesn’t come with a proprietary rechargeable battery. Of course, rechargeable AAA batteries can be used. It is an advantage to be able to use standard batteries you can buy in many places.
Chris Townsend recommends
The Remix is not the most powerful light I’ve tested but it makes up for it with a simple design using AAA batteries.- Lightweight
- Low cost
- Good battery life
- Stiff bracket
- No lock funtion
- No flood beam
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| Price: £60 | $76.96 Weight: 88g Power Source: 3 AAA batteries Battery Life: 6 – 63 hours Brightness: 100 – 450 lumens / 15.5m – 51 metres Features: 3 white light levels, two red light levels, splashproof (IPX4) www.princetontec.co.uk |
The Remix is also lightweight, compact and low cost. It’s not the most powerful light but I found it fine when walking on most terrain. Only on rough steep ground would a more powerful light be useful for picking out a route in the distance. The Remix also has excellent battery life on full power. It only has a spot beam but this is actually quite wide and I didn’t miss a flood beam.
There’s a big soft button on the top that’s easy to use with gloves on. The low level red light comes on first, which is useful if you don’t want to be dazzled by a bright white one. For a white light you press and hold and can then go through the three levels from low to high with single presses.
The Remix headband is quite comfortable and the low weight means the light doesn’t pull down much at the front. However, the ratchet pivot is very stiff and needs two hands to adjust. It’s easy to press the button and alter or switch off the light whilst adjusting the pivot.
Testing Notes
Chris tested the Princeton Tec Remix on night walks and when camping in the Scottish Highlands, mainly the Cairngorms, throughout 2024. This comparative review was first published in the November 2024 issue of The Great Outdoors. His other reviews in this comparative test can be found in our guide to the best head torches.
