But this rugged model has a lot more potential than that, with a balance of brightness and burn time that'd make it equally. It features a more compact housing and a new design that saves battery life – perfect for any mountain mission. The Storm is rated IPX67, which means it is both waterproof to 1-meter submersion for 30 minutes, and dustproof. At 400 lumens, the Black Diamond Storm 400 is engineered for all conditions, featuring a robust waterproof and dustproof housing.

For a technical user who expects all-around performance and features out of their headlamp, but still values a small size and compact package.There are times of course when solid durability trumps weight saving, and for me that's pretty much whenever I'm up a hill at night in winter conditions or testing weather. I also tend to do my own repairs and these lights have come in handy for that as well on many occasions. Many Black Diamond torches, this one included, feature 'PowerTap Technology' which lets you switch from whatever setting you're on to full output merely by tapping or touching the torch housing.

My go-to headtorch for the past year has been the Petzl Swift RL, which packs a punch at 900 Lumens but also weighs in at a rather hefty 100g. Simply touch a factory determined spot on the right side of the headlamp with your finger and the lamp will switch back and forth from bright to dim. When you need the best, brightest, most waterproof, feature rich headlamp that is also ready for any adventure no matter the conditions, reach for the Storm 450 Headlamp.A burly head torch for rugged outdoor adventures, Black Diamond’s Storm 400 will illuminate the way. The only drawbacks I've found are it being 4 AAAs, which is nitpicking, and having slightly too soft proximity lighting. will definitely recommend this, I have other lighter head torches but I always end up with this one in my pack.