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I bought the Street Cat LED headlamp, and it is one cool cat: bright, light and simple.
This multifunction headlamp has a bright center CREE LED and two side LEDs that do white and red, each with their own button. It comes with batteries, an adjustable elastic band and a tilting hinge. I tested it inside and then out in the dark to see how far it throws.
- Very bright center beam
- Red light and strobes for night use
- Gasketed battery door
- Tight fit and finish
- Super light and easy to carry
- Strobes can be a lot, two buttons to learn
- Red light does not light the ground much
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Fit and build
The elastic band goes around your head and adjusts to your own noggin. The back has a curved plastic piece with holes that lighten it up and let it breathe.
The hinge has indents that snap into place, so you can set the angle. Sometimes these plastic housings feel loose, but nothing is loose here.
Batteries and seal
It comes with batteries, which is a nice touch, but they are individually wrapped, so it takes a minute. Latch it open, follow the polarity diagram, and snap it closed.
There is a rubber gasket that seals against a lip, so it should be pretty watertight.
Modes
There are two silicone buttons. The left one runs the center LED: high, low, strobe, off. It nearly blinded me.
The right one runs the side LEDs: white, low, strobe, then red and red strobe. You can run the red and the bright white together.
Night test
Outside, the white light lit up about a 90-degree area, perfect for hiking, and reached trees 30 to 40 yards away. Low is great for a night hike or working with your hands.
The red does not light the ground much, but it is good for being seen. For such a small headlamp without a lithium-ion battery, it is really powerful.
FAQ
Does the STCT headlamp have a red light?
Yes, the side LEDs do red and red strobe.
How far does it reach?
In my test, it lit trees about 30 to 40 yards away.
Does it come with batteries?
Yes.
Is it water resistant?
There is a rubber gasket on the battery door, which should help.
Is this an affiliate link?
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