div style=”text-align: justify;”a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://www.ultratune.net/pdfs/Ultratune_Mila_Headlamp.pdf” target=”_blank”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402474274690870962″ style=”margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; width: 252px; cursor: pointer; height: 320px;” alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T8lplfcx_Ro/SvlxurMirrI/AAAAAAAAAWY/aks1gueh3zk/s320/Mila_Headlamp.JPG” border=”0″ //aMila headlamps are from Sweden, where for many months each winter it is light outside only a few hours each day. But that doesn’t limit what they do – for decades Swedes have been perfecting headlamps so that night-time cross country skiing can continue through the long winter nights.br //divbr /div style=”text-align: justify;”The Mila lamps are ridiculously bright halogen headlights with a very wide beam. (That’s Kelsey in the photo, looking bright. She’s a local J1.)br /br /For me, the quest for a super headlight has been a result of needing to ski after work. In the dark, easy skiing with no trees (i.e. open meadows) isn’t too bad. But that night-time blitz through the trees, down Inside Passage on skate skis might be more than you bargained for without something super bright.br //divbr /div style=”text-align: justify;”I’ve tried a variety of light setups, most recently a Niterider with a custom rechargeable battery pack. The big Mila lamps made my set-up seem weak.br //divbr /div style=”text-align: justify;”The Mila PLS 100 headlamp features both a 10 watt and a 20 watt bulb and gives you the option of two very bright settings. A key feature of the PLS 100 is the large 100mm (3.5 inch) reflector which provides a big wide beam of light. The adjustable headset is lightweight and has been designed to be both comfortable and to keep the light in place while running. The 6 volt, 9 amp-hour nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery attaches to the headlamp with a power cord and can be carried in a waist pack or hydration pack.br //divbr /div style=”text-align: justify;”This is a great light system for cross country or back country skiing, running, or any sport where bright lighting is needed. It comes with an overnight battery charger. Burn time: 5 hours at 10W, 2 hours 20 minutes at 20 watts. Weight is 200g (7 oz.) for the headgear and lamp. Batterybr //divweight is 630g (22 oz.).br /br /The price is $329. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail is $10.br /br /div style=”text-align: justify;”If you need a super bright light for skiing, snowshoeing, adventure racing events, or winter cycle commuting, then the Mila PLS 100 is the way to go. Send email to
