Princeton Tec Charge X Helmet Light ($149.99)

Princeton Tec has long been a premium player in the helmet light segment, and its Charge series really is the pinnacle. We like the new Charge X because of its dual-fuel design, meaning it can be powered by either a single CR123 lithium or one AA battery. Really, the Princeton Tec Charge X is the ultimate all-in-one helmet lighting solution, in our opinion, and it features multicolor LEDs.

The primary illumination is 100-lumen, dimmable white light, along with supplemental red, green, blue, and IR LEDs. The Charge X’s simple programmability allows for setting and changing the order in which the colored LEDs appear upon activation for highly personalized performance. It also features an upgraded version of Princeton Tec’s signature flexible boom, allowing easy and accurate spot illumination. Lastly, the Charge X’s occupies minimal “rail estate,” leaving plenty of room for other rail attachments and a more streamlined, yet functional appearance. Run time is 50 hours, and it weighs a feathery 55 grams, or under two ounces. For more information, contact Princeton Tec; Tel.: (800) 257-9080; Web: www.princetontec.com