Princeton Tec Collection: Illuminating Adventures and Missions Since 1975

Princeton Tec is a pillar in the world of personal lighting, proudly designing and manufacturing high-quality headlamps, flashlights, lanterns, and MPLS (Modular Personal Lighting System) lights right here in the USA. As a family-owned company for nearly 50 years, their journey started with innovative dive timers and evolved into creating cutting-edge lighting solutions for the most demanding environments. Driven by a spirit of adventure and a commitment to excellence, Princeton Tec provides reliable illumination for tactical professionals, outdoor adventurers, and industrial workers alike, constantly pushing the limits of lighting technology to empower users to go further.

Product Categories

Princeton Tec organizes its extensive product line into three distinct categories, catering to the specialized needs of different users:

1. Tactical Lighting

• Purpose: Engineered for the rigorous demands of military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and other tactical professionals. These lights prioritize durability, specific light spectrums (including IR), versatile mounting options (helmet, MOLLE), and reliable performance in critical situations.

• Example Products:

  • Vizz Tactical MPLS: A versatile headlamp offering multiple beam profiles, including colored LEDs (Red/Blue/Green/IR options available), with high brightness (up to 550 lumens) and waterproof construction (IPX7). Comes with mounts for helmets (NVG) and MOLLE gear.
  • Charge X MPLS / Charge Pro MPLS: Lightweight, low-profile helmet lights featuring a flexible boom, multiple LED colors (including IR options), waterproof design (IP68/IPX7), and compatibility with various helmet mounting systems (ARC Rail, M-LOK®, EXFIL®).
  • Switch MPLS: An ultra-lightweight personal task light for helmets, offering dual LEDs (e.g., White/Red, White/IR) for specific needs and close-range illumination.
  • Quad Tactical MPLS: A durable headlamp known for its regulated LEDs providing consistent output, multiple color modes (via included filters or dedicated LEDs), waterproof design (IPX7), and helmet mounting capability.
  • Alloy-X: A robust, dual-fuel EDC (Everyday Carry) penlight offering significant brightness (400 lumens) in a compact, waterproof (IPX7) package.

2. Adventure Lighting

• Purpose: Designed for outdoor enthusiasts engaging in activities like camping, hiking, climbing, running, paddling, and diving. These lights balance brightness, weight, runtime, and water resistance for reliable performance in various outdoor conditions.

• Example Products:

  • Apex: Princeton Tec's powerhouse headlamp, offering high lumen output (up to 650 lumens), multiple beam modes, long runtime, and waterproofness (IPX7), available in standard and rechargeable (Li) versions.
  • Vizz 550 / Vizz 550 RGB: A popular, waterproof (IPX7) headlamp providing strong illumination (550 lumens) with dimming capabilities and, in the RGB version, additional Red, Green, and Blue LEDs for preserving night vision or specific tasks.
  • Sync / Remix: Versatile and user-friendly headlamps featuring multiple beam modes (spot, flood, often red LED) controlled by an intuitive dial (Sync) or button (Remix), suitable for general outdoor use.
  • Snap: A modular lighting system featuring a headlamp unit that can 'snap' off its base to become a handheld light, bike light, or magnetic area light (depending on the kit).
  • Helix Lanterns: Collapsible, lightweight lanterns (available in battery or rechargeable Li versions) providing 360° area lighting with dimmable output and multiple hanging options.
  • Torrent / League / Sector: Durable, waterproof (IPX8) handheld flashlights, originally designed for diving but excellent for any demanding wet conditions, offering powerful beams.

3. Industrial Lighting

• Purpose: Built for professionals working in demanding industrial environments, focusing on safety, durability, and reliability. This line includes lights specifically rated as Intrinsically Safe for use in hazardous locations where flammable gases, vapors, or dust may be present.

• Example Products:

  • EOS II / Vizz II / Quad II (Intrinsically Safe): Headlamps certified for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations. They offer reliable hands-free lighting with features like regulated output, waterproof construction (IPX7), and durable housings.
  • League II (Intrinsically Safe): A handheld flashlight certified for Class I Division 1 use, providing a safe and reliable light source in hazardous environments.
  • Apex Industrial / Vizz Industrial: Industrial versions of popular adventure headlamps, often featuring enhanced durability or specific certifications (like Class I Div 2 for Apex Industrial) and sometimes including rubberized hard hat straps.
  • Refuel Industrial / Axis Li Industrial: Work-focused headlamps providing bright, reliable illumination for general industrial tasks, often emphasizing durability and ease of use.

Common Keyword Misspellings & Variations

Based on the provided list, here are some common misspellings or incorrect variations used when searching for Princeton Tec products:

• Princton Tech (Incorrect spelling of "Princeton" and "Tec")
• Princeton Tech (Incorrect spelling of "Tec")
• Princton Tec (Incorrect spelling of "Princeton")
• Princeton Tac (Incorrect spelling of "Tec", possibly intended "Tactical")
• Princton Lights (Incorrect spelling of "Princeton")
• Princeton Technology (Incorrect name - "Tec" is part of the name, not "Technology")
• Prinston Tec (Incorrect spelling of "Princeton")
• Princtontec Prin(Incorrect spelling of "Princeton", missing space)
• Princeton Tech Light (Incorrect spelling of "Tec")

(Note: princetontec with no space is also a common search variation, though less of a misspelling and more of an alternative format).

Where to Buy Princeton Tec

Explore the full range of Princeton Tec's innovative lighting solutions. You can purchase Princeton Tec products through Atomic Defense, an authorized dealer committed to providing high-quality gear.