PETZLNOCTILIGHT Headlamp Case - Protective Carrying Case for Compact Headlamps That Diffuses Light Into Lantern Mode

Protects my light and doubles up as a tent lantern!

Great little device and perfect for lighting up a small area. We have all been there and just hung our headlamp from a hook to act as a makeshift lantern, and I will continue to do so if I have to put it back on right away. But with this, if I just need to use it as a lantern, it works great. The lens is frosted, sending light in a broader range vs. being direct from the headlamp. It's easy to store the headlamp in, and I was skeptical about the button to turn it on, but it worked great. It's also a great way to store your headlamp when packing it away or in your gear. It also works with some off-brand headlamps.

I always buy the retractable Petzl light, so I’ve usually just put it around a translucent water bottle with the light facing into the bottle to diffuse the light. But I wasn’t bringing a translucent bottle on my river trip so I got this instead. Works well to diffuse the light without dampening the brightness and the hanging strap/hook allowed me to hang it up instead of being at ground level when it’s on a bottle. Definitely worth it once you’re in the tent and don’t want to blind your tent mate by keeping your headlamp on. My retractable light is loose inside, but that’s because this is made to have enough room for a regular strap headlamp. The on/off button on this didn’t line up for my lamp, but probably does for headlamps with a bigger strap.

Very versatile and extremely handy.Bought it for camping, and ended up using it the first time when the power went out during a thunderstorm. The next day was using it while working on my jeep.It diffuses the light from the headlamp very well. Giving an area more diffused light than the headlamp by itself. Using an opaque/frosted dome, to diffuse the light.Clever design. Well made.Expect years of issue-free use.

This is very handy for making more diffuse lighting to fill a tent or cover a picnic table or area at a campsite. It is a bit bulky if you are trying to minimize volume in your pack, but when you store your headlamp plus some spare batteries in there, then it isn't so much extra space. (Even without spares it might be good to take your batteries out since Petzl's don't have a power switch lock and might get turned on by accident.) And I like the flexible dome that lets you squeeze it to change the light settings or turn on/off without having to open the case.I use this with a Zipka headlamp, which doesn't have the thick strap, so it sits lower in this case. But it still works to create a nice broad diffuse and even lighting for an area.

I was surprised by how great this case is designed. Not only does it fit my headlamp, but I can even turn it on while it's still in the case. The case turns into a light diffusing "lantern"! Also, there's a built-in cord that you can use to hang it up as lantern in your tent. The only downside is I don't think it's a waterproof case.

When I saw this product I fell in love with the idea of it and had it on my wish list for some time. A few few weeks ago I was in a position to purchase it and can now say that I love it for what it is. I have a light duty bodied petzl which cuts down on weight, however felt that there would not be proper protection for it as it rattled around with my other small gear. Furthermore I wanted to have diffused light for my kit without needing to go out and get another light which would mean more weight, cost, and room. Also,I like good, long lasting gear and will pay for it if I have to. Enter the NOCTILIGHT. Added weight, cost, and room is unavoidable when looking to add to capability to a system compromise must be made. That said, the NOCTILIGHT didn't add much weight, gives a comfortable level of protected to my headlamp, defuses light effectively, didn't add much weight, took up little extra room, and is good gear that does not break the bank. Other things to note, the zipper is heavy duty, and the cord attached to hook has a strong return for its tasking, which in my experience means the elasticity of the cord will remain good over long use.

Though its irritating that petzl lights are not water resistant I love them anyway. I own 4 now. 3 different models.I picked 2 of these up for my reactik lights. The old one with the whistle the is easier to turn on in the case. The new brighter model seams to roll forward when trying to turn on.The case seams to be well thought out and the lantern option works great if I can get the button on. The little hook doesnt like to wrap around the shock cord very well. The hooks doesn't fit on my blind support rods.Hunters. You may have to tape the zipper pull or something. It's kind of loud when it slaps the case. So if you plan on adding a small caribeaner to the little ring for easy access keep that in mind.Wish they were cheaper.