However, it isn’t as good as a spotlight mode for seeing distances, an essential feature for night hiking or running.

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Look for charts that list the runtime alongside the lumens level, or, if the light is unregulated, check and see if the manufacturer lists the maximum beam distance throughout the lifespan of the batteries. The Black Diamond Spot 400 and sibling Storm 500-R both carry the batteries at the front, but the 2. We were disappointed that for both battery modes, the life is still shorter than on our longest lasting headlamp winner, the Black Diamond Spot 400. One nice feature is that the light does a quick double flash when the dimmable light reaches its maximum or minimum power.But the Spot 400 is less expensive and lighter weight as well as more comfortable and easier to use. With long-lasting batteries or the option to use rechargeable ones, a headlamp means that you don't have to just be out for a few hours or a day—you'll have a reliable source of light for extended outdoor adventures, including multi-day hikes, or camping trips. Most of the headlamps we recommend offer focused and directional lighting, which is handy for illuminating specific areas or objects like your cook pot or where you think that mouse hiding under your tent may be.

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However, we would have preferred a higher water resistance rating like our longest running headlamp winner, the Black Diamond Spot 400, which is waterproof. However, the brightness is generally constant during the burn time with the rechargeable battery, while with standard batteries, the brightness gradually decreases as the batteries are drained. Rechargeable lithium batteries, like those found in the plug-in headlamps we recommend, may also perform poorly in cold conditions. Please note: self-discharge (the gradual loss of battery life even when the batteries are not in use) is low in the CORE rechargeable battery; it is negligible in standard batteries.Always refer to the user manual that comes with your headlamp for specific care and maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer. It’s what you grab for nearly any type of outdoor adventure, whether it’s a hike, bike ride, or day on the slopes. A lot of campers and backpackers say that when they're in their tent, a headlamp creates a cozy and well-lit spot for reading, organizing gear, or having some downtime.

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Some runners, for example, prefer a flashlight to a headlamp because they can precisely focus their beam directly in front of them on the trail. It's important to note that lumens do not perfectly represent the brightness and quality of a headlamp.

On trips that will take you bushwhacking or on unreliable terrain, a bright headlamp can make a big difference in safety. While 3rd party NiMH batteries do work just fine to power the ReVolt (as do Alkaline batteries), you can't recharge them with the convenient USB charging port. We've lost enough headlamps over the years to recognize how the color of the plastic casing can be an important decision when choosing a headlamp. Most headlamps are designed to work in cold conditions, but extremely low temperatures can affect battery performance. Petzl Nao RL on kevyt ja tehokas otsalamppu esimerkiksi polku- ja ultrajuoksuun, vaelluksille sekä hiihtoonPetzlin tuore Petzl Nao RL on suunniteltu käyttöön, jossa otsalampulta vaaditaan yhtä aikaa keveyttä, mukavuutta sekä suorituskykyistä valotehoa.

Black Diamond Spot 325 Headlamp | Review - Outdoors

The ReVolt is a great option for extended trips where you don't want to carry extra batteries, as the ReVolt can charge off just about anything with a USB adapter: a solar panel, car cigarette lighter, a laptop, external battery, or a 110 wall outlet with a USB adapter. If it's been a while since you last used this headlamp, you will probably have to dig out the instruction manual to figure out how to use it. We have a hard time recommending the NEO1R over the brighter and—in the case of the Nitecore—cheaper rechargeable designs above, but for dedicated runners in need of a backup device, it’s a suitable solution. The battery meter is a nice feature to plan replacements as needed, especially when using headlamps on a thru-hike.

Keep in mind that the Nitecore NU25 UL has four brightness settings: 400, 200, 60, and 6 lumens (the red mode is a constant 10 lumens). oz extra may not sound like a lot, but the increased weight has been noticeable to our testers who have spent a lot of time in the Biolite 330 prior to testing the 425. The Sprinter’s bright oval beam provides a great balance of distance and proximity lighting, but without a dedicated flood mode or red light option, its function is rather limited for use around camp. Not all headlamps have a flood light option, but it’s a great function to have for proximity lighting. We were skeptical of the 30 feet, but after interviewing several trail runners, most said having a very bright light immediately in front of them for foot placement choices was more important than distance).