The comfort , weight & durability of this headtorch positively excels.
Whilst I have now given mine to my hiking & camping mad 8 year old as her main "out & about" light, this model is a superb mid-price unit for campers, Diy'ers (going into lofts & under cupboards to areas that need good light close up but to small a place to park your old fashioned torch).
Getting kit for your Duke of Edinburgh award, consider this! ..light, proven design, batteries that will last a full weekend (& beyond) providing penetrative light on misty nights or simply kept close to hand for dog walking.
The headstrap fits comfortably on all size heads, & is easily adjusted.
Whilst battery circuitry is not regulated the lighting drop off is very slow to notice under normal use, more expensive updated models are available (but for an extra £15-£20 typically.
whether caving or just purchased for rattling around in your daily life this is a quality option backed up by an excellent 3 year uk based petzl warranty! ..(another reason I continue to purchase petzl products amongst other brands in my kit).
comes complete with 3x AAA duracell batteries, easy one handed operation & brightness cycles.
40 lumens (maximum mode) ..great to trail walk by (or get you down a ski run late at night with aded safety).
Low level for reading & locating kit within your pack.
Do consider purchasing the excellent "tikka Pouch" mine has taken all the knocks on my keychain over the years & still looks as good as new, keeping my light ready & available at a moments notice, ...more often than you think!
worthy o your time & consideration for the budget purchaser who demands good product longevity.