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Alpkit
Alpkit Gamma LED Head Torch
  • Instant off from any mode
  • XPC Cree LED or 5mm LED modes
  • Single multi operation button
  • White, Green and Red LEDs
  • Pivotable head unit
  • Emergency strobe mode
  • Adjustable elastic headband
  • Water resistant
  • Duracell batteries included
  • Red light on battery pack with strobe mode, ideal for walking down dark country lanes.

Specification

  • 1 x XPC Cree LED (up to 88 lumens)
  • 3 x 5mm LED's Red, White, Green (1.8 lumens)
  • Weight: 118g with batteries
  • Batteries: 3 x 1.5V AAA alkaline (included)

Further Information

Battery life

  • XPC Cree LED: 9hrs HIGH [Maximum Output: 4hrs]
  • XPC Cree LED: 20hrs LOW
  • XPC Cree LED: 25hrs STROBE
  • 5mm LED: 80hrs
  • Red strobe light: 160hrs

Operation
The Gamma Headtorch functions from a single multi operation button. Press once and the Gamma will illuminate in the mode it was used in last (either in XPC Cree LED or 0.5mm LED mode). Pressing the switch again will cycle through the currently selected mode. To switch between modes turn Gamma on and then press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

  • XPC Cree Mode: High > Low > Strobe > Off
  • 0.5mm LED Mode: White > Green > Red > Red strobe > Off
  • Red backlight: Red > Strobe > Off

Gamma has not been designed to work with lithium batteries. Lithium batteries have a high output during discharge which means they can cause the torch to overheat and possibly damage electronics and LEDs. We recommend using a good quality alkaline battery such as Energizer or Duracell. Cheap batteries are more likely to leak and leave a gooey mess on the contacts.