Finding a PERFECT headlamp in 2022
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Best headlamp for the money. Best headlamp for backpacking and camping. what to look for in a headlamp. How to light up a tent the best. camping.. hiking.. budget headlamp. Headlamps for kids. - บันเทิง
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My NU25 has gone through 2 separate trips through the washer ad dryer when I accidentally left the headlamp in my cargo shorts pocket. Still working 2 years later, I would say highly water resistant. 😊
I also have the nitecore and love it. So handy be rechargeable!
Mine has survived once. I'm not planning on putting it through another, but then again I didn't plan on the 1st one either 😁.
It's had 2 drops though that's been way higher than the "rated" 1m, the highest being about 7/8m into a rocky crevice and it survived with no issue.
Love the NU25.
1:22 Nightcore NU25
5:20 Black Diamond Spot R
6:05 Petzl Bindi
7:45 Energizer
9:15 Black Diamond Spot
10:15 Black Diamond Spot R (again)
Thereafter he talks about all of them
Years ago, I bought an Energizer 2-pack (3x AAA) with variable brightness & red light for $20 Cdn. Still going strong for winter running & backpacking but have since switched to Petzl & NU25 for my backpacking. From my military days, you can also close one eye when using white light in order to preserve night vision in the other eye. Happy trails!
I love that you showed all the lights at the same time while on. Showing the beam pattern and temp/color. Thank you
Just ordered the NU25. Direct access to red light, and a bright red light, is clutch. Plus the headband hack isn't just for gram weenies. One of the reasons I'm getting a new headlamp is that the old one was getting stretched out. DIY replacements are good.
NU 25, love it!
Nitecore NU25 for the win, I have never found a headlamp that has really blown every other I have out of the water. It’s super light so wearing it for hours on a night hike keeps it comfortable and it’s super bright, has a lockout so I can’t accidentally activate it, it’s battery outlasts many others and a fraction of the size. Best investment and one of my favorite pieces of kit.I will never go back to carrying batteries again and I’ll put this out there but so many who get one isn’t aware that that if you press and hold the white light button down it goes to the turbo mode at 360 lumens.
I've been using my spot/ flood milwaukee headlight on my hardhat for almost 5 years and i recently got another one for camping. It's a fantastic light the only downside is it takes AAA batteries but when I use it on low or medium flood it will last for a very long time, sometimes months.
Thanks, Dan. For me, a red light is a MUST. I'm a night sky guy and white lights SUCK for that. The NU25 meets that requirement for me. Don't forget about runtime and firefly mode 🙂
I switched to headlamps with an 18650 cell and will never go back. Especially in the winter they still have fantastic runtime. Can recommend Armytek and Olight headlamps. I just love the attachment of Armytek - allows headlamps to be used as regular flashlights at any moment. They are extremely durable thermally well engineered.
Agreed, it’s a whole different ballgame in terms of visibility, runtime, and battery simplicity. Some of the petzl and black diamond headlamps are actually heavier, and the beam quality is worse. Have you tried zebralight? High cri and the light itself is just 80g battery included.
Try the Skillhunt H04.
Super compact and extremely affordable.
I really love that first part where I watch you guys clean up.
Great review, and very thorough. I have the old version of the Black Diamond spot. I have left it in the rain, dropped it in gravel, just really beat the crap out of it for 4 years and it won't quit. It is a serious piece of equipment. I just ordered the new spot 350, for no other reason than to just keep up with newer tech. I use eneloop rechargeables in my headlamp, I prefer that over the rechargeable lights because I carry extra charged batteries with me. If you ever run the rechargeable unit down, you are out of business for a couple hours while it recharges. With the battery version, when my light goes dead I swap the batteries and I am ready to go again in under a minute. :)
I love my Fenix HM65R-T 1500. Super bright, spot light and flood modes, interchangeable rechargeable battery that has a really long life. And still pretty light at 3.2 oz. Lights up the entire mountain!
Fenix is great. Flashlights too. I have the HM50 and was thinking about swapping for the 65 for the flood mode.
@@applied.precision Glad I'm not the only Fenix fan! Seriously I can't go back after using the HM65R-T on the trail! I love the flood mode and rarely use the spotlight anymore.
I got the HM65R for my son to take on his Scout trips and was so impressed that I bought an HM65R-T for myself. ✌
@@markbielawski YES! Can't beat the HM65R-T!
Dose of Dirt, When I weigh my Fenix HM65R-T I with battery and strap I get 4.9 ounces. Still lightweight for its power, using an 18650 battery. It uses a magnesium alloy to keep the weight less than an equivalent aluminum headlamp. No red function. A great headlamp. My neutral white Olight Perun 2 mini, with battery and strap is 3.1 oz, or 1.9 oz for the right angle headlamp/flashlight w battery and 1.2 oz for the strap. I have generally been carrying the NW Perun 2 mini every day since I got it back in Dec 2022. The nice thing about using the NW Perun 2 mini as an EDC is that you do not need to remove the clip to use the headband.There is at least another brand out there too that has that feature--I think I just saw a Skilhunt that had it. The red function on the NW Perun 2 mini is very bright and only has that level along with an SOS mode.
That energizer is MVP. I have one that has about 5 years on it. Use it on jobsites and numerous trips. Batterylife is unreal.
Love this video Dan! Funny and informative!!
Perfect video to get me prepped for this year's camping trip! Liked 300💜 Thanks for sharing awesome review😊 Greetings from Canada🇨🇦
Night vision headlamp! I’m in!
i found the Nu25 Nitecore a couple years ago for running and i love it for everything. Super light, lasts a really long time per charge and has that hi-beam mode for seeing EVERYYYYthing :D its been fab. wish it had a curved head plate. would make it a tad more comfortable.
I have the Nitecore NU25. Can only recommend, weight, functionality and comfort is spot on.
ive been using cl;aymore lamps, i forget the model # but it clips onto a hat. beam to flood, red option too. also brightness adjustable and rechargeable.
I use the Biolite Headlamp Rechargeable 330 and its adjustable output level for all modes is quite nice. Works well in the biolite ecosystem and doubles as an easy way to recharge the headlamp and all my camera gear for extended trips while in the back country.
I use the bio lite campstove when I go on a trip.
I own the NU 25 gen 1 and gen 2. They are my go to. Love this light.
OMG THATS EMMETTS VOICE THATS SO COOL
I got a Notecore HC65 for my hike up and into 2 volcanoes. The extra lumens was definitely useful when navigating the way down the crater in pitch darkness. It is heavier than all the lights featured here.
Excelente video! Voy preparando mi equipamiento para hacer Torres del Paine. Saludos!
I forget the model, but a friend gave me a nice Black Diamond head lamp about...5ish years ago.
He used it for at least a few years, got a newer one to replace it, and so I inherited it. It's fantastic - flood and spot, 3 power levels, and the red (if I remember) is also flood and spot.
3 AAA batteries, lasts for a long time! Many days of use before needing to change batteries.
They’re good but unfortunately like many head lamps, they’re made in Communist China which is why I bought a Petzl which are made in France or Malaysia.
I can't believe I didn't hear Back Country.. 😆 You're the man Dan and love your channel
I have a LEDlenser and it's pretty cool. Rechargeable with a mag-safe cable, light detaches from the strap for multiple uses. Really fits everything I was looking for in a headlamp.
I despise magnetic one off proprietary chargers. They often fail very prematurely and then what a pain it is to have to go and find that exact charging cable again and oh yea you can’t even use your headlamp until you get that charging cable. Why do companies do this I will never understand. Just give me a god dam usb c or even micro usb for crying out loud. I don’t need a dam magnetic freaking charging cable
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 😂 ok dude.
@@Mr.Thermistor7228led lenser has 7 year warranty and their cables don’t give out and even if they do there everywhere!
My wife renamed her favorite toy Dan Pecker after I got her the Pale Blue Earth rechargeable batteries awhile back when you recommended them! Thanks DP👍
I really want that new black diamond. That is awesome that they got rid of the loud clicking. I’m always making that noise with my spot in the middle of the night while my wife is sleeping.
NU25 with the shock cord band is actually more useful than just saving weight. Done well, like the one that is sold by litesmith, it is actually equally comfortable, maybe more comfortable, than the band that comes with the lamp. But also, it can be quickly cinched down around a hike pole to become a lamp (awesome with a trekking pole tent) or around a branch for a lantern. So it's lighter and more functional. What's not to love about that?
You can do it yourself, but another vote for litesmith!
I know I'm SUPER late to this one, but I highly recommend the BioLite range of headlamps. I've had the 330 for years now and it's the most comfortable headlamp I've ever worn. The 200 is more in line with the others in this review, but I have not tested it myself.
I buy headlamps based on how dim they can go and how bright. A dim light is so nice to have so you don't blind your friends. I know the red light is for that but sometimes you need to see the color of something.
I have a few lamps in my equipment, my firts one was a Myo xp from petzl because the weight of the baterys are in back of your head and the balance in front are the best. Not have anymore, because a damage...but thing the new headlamps don't have the balance because the weight in front of your head for the baterys. Best regards From Panamá, Central America.
Enigizer headlamp is amazing, cheap and bright! They do versions upto 450 lumens, I’ve used mine from working on farms to back up torch in canyons and caves….absolute beast for the price
Great for kids. Your pocketbook won't cry when the kid loses it.
I prefer the brighter RED led(s) on my 10y.o. Energizer to similar-era BD Spot ..but the white light quality and dimmability make the Spot my choice for bike/ backpacking. NU25 looks to the best of both worlds.
@@kurt9609 I use a Fenix HM61R as my primary light but use the enigizers as backups, my enigizer was submerged in water for 4 hours and still worked, I was sure to dry out and take the batteries out afterwards to prevent corrosion
take a shot every time Dan says "red light" 🤣
Chug every time he laughs at himself.
i like my COSOOS rubber headlamp which has floodlight and spotlight, comfortable to wear and only weighs 2.4oz, pretty bright too.
I have the PTec Sync at 90 lum with the red lamp. Bought it ages ago. 2015 Backpacker's Choice... Only great in and around the tent/site, but reliable , very inexpensive.. I must have bought it in 2016. I just bought the BD Spot R, as per your review here.
Dan, they also make a 450lm version energizer headlamp for around 25 bucks. I've got one, it's very descent, light! And bright enough
Energizer does now make a rechargeable version. It’s light output is almost as good as my black diamond.
Do you have any recommendations for an accessory for those who simply want to use their smartphone as a camera while hiking? Something that straps to the shoulder strap perhaps and films ahead of you? (or something similar)
Had my Petzl TACTIKKA + well over 8 years now and rarely have needed a battery change while out. Plus they can take the rechargeable core batteries.
Hi Dan, have you looked at Silva headlamps? Explore 4 is my current "go to" as it's more than bright enough, lasts a long time, IPX7 rated and feels really durable
I've never had a headlamp that did not have some stupid plastic part break, or the band wear out and can't be replaced. I use a 1xAA / 1x14500 flashlight on a universal side-of-head "headlamp" band. Currently Olight S1A baton or Thrunite Saber, depending on the mood i'm in.
Always rechargeable! I remember carrying so many AAA batteries when I first started out haha
We love our Bindi!
Carrying a headlamp on a neck is an invention worth this vid alone.
Saludos Dan desde Madrid, España......sigo subtitulando al español y velocidad de reproducción 0,75.
Veo que te trabas de vez en cuando al hablar....y me haces sonreír.
Pero veo tus intervenciones porque me proyectas naturalidad y sinceridad.
Y te agradezco esta intervención porque en este momento necesito comprar una linterna para la montaña....a ver qué me cuentas!.
Un abrazo, bro!.🙋🏻♂️🍀
I had some other old piece of nightcore thing. The bracket, the battery, the housing split in half and the strap wouldn't stay tight. I had it all taped with packing tape and i just sent it back to them lol
COAST FL75R. Its rechargeable and can use AAAs as backup. Has twist focus beam, red light, 500+ lumen on high (I hardly ever use that, but nice to know I have the option), and will run all night long on low (12+ hours). They are like $60+ on amazon but can get them for around $40 at a Menards hardware store.
I like the Ledlenser headlamps.
Especially my hr7core. It's a bit overkill with 600lm constant beam and 1000lm boost, plus also no red light... For what I use it, it's good.
It has a twist knob dial to set the brightness and a twist lens to go from spotlight to beam, so whatever you want, (maybe inbetween idk) thats possible. I use it as a bike light with some different atachments (it's officially a headlamp with battery pack pack on the back, kind of too heavy to run in).
My MH7 is better for backcountry, as it has a redlight and lock feature, plus it's descently light for a 300lm lamp with 600boost (~140gram?). Rechargable with magnetic cable, plus also AA battery compatible (shorter run time, but very nice feature just in case!) I like the twist lens on ledlensers. You don't have to switch modes and go through all of them again (plus the off mode) you just twist and voila.
They all have lock features.
Happy birthday :)
I enjoy Princeton Tec headlamps. Maybe just the first good one I ever owned so stuck with it. Kinda like my love for Bates boots. First good pair of boots I owned so stick with what I know.
Crazy, a few years ago I ended up getting an "energizer" brand headlamp that was mislabeled making a $40 headlamp $14. It has all these features but also has a green light as well as the red on. The battery thing has become a thing but it's also better and brighter than anything I have. I wanna convert it to lithium ion...
Dan, which headlamp lasts the longest on a set of batteries or per charge?
Thanks man!
here in Germany there is a saying: if you buy cheap you buy twice. I have an old Black Diamond Storm from 2013 and it still works fine. Why? Because you can replace the batteries :-). All other devices (rechargeable) in my household from that time are gone (cell-phones, tooth-brushes, computers etc.). I get the argument for a rechargeable headlamp however if you want to get the absolut most for your hard earned bucks, go for interchangeable batteries. Alternatively products like the Petzl SWIFT headlamps are a great way to move forward. There you can interchange the rechargeable battery itself :-) :-) :-).
Bugs! the red light does not attract the insects like traditional white light does. I love using my red light in camp cites when car camping. no one likes to be blinded when a late night bathroom trips is needed. also, just got a nu25 in YELLOW!(I've dropped my black one so many times...hard to find that guy in the dark)
I have a Fenix HM50R-V2 that cranks out
700 lumens.
I love it for night hiking.
When I have it turned all the way up to the 700 lumen level I’m scaring wildlife in the next county.
...& the first ad was for Olight...lol
I tend to use the Black Diamond similar to the one you have there but mine is not rechargeable.
I have Vonts scattered all over the place - I think I got four, for like less than $20.
Hey Dan! Thanks for shedding some light on one of the 10 essential items! Ohhh!
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I bought a rechargeable LED strip headlamp called the One80 a couple of years ago and I'll never go back to a regular headlamp. I can see everything in front of me without jerking my head around. I love it. It's velcro so I found a way to strap it to the front of my bicycle helmet too. The only thing I'd change about it is having a red mode and a usb-c or micro cord. There maybe something better out by now though.
cosoos headlamp got strip light and spotlight in 1 and it uses usb-c cable.
@@jessechan7742 that sounds good!
Get a sofirn D25L or D25LR. Rechargable, bright, very cheap for high quality
The perfect headlamp for me is the Fenix HM23. Single AA, lightweight, inexpensive, comfortable to wear, not too heavy (43 g/1.5 oz without battery), good battery life, excellent color rendition. I won't buy anything with a proprietary battery. I don't care about a red light much. The 4 lumen mode on the HM23 is plenty for seeing enough at night in camp. I don't hike at night, so I don't need a bright headlight for hiking.
Would you kindly compare the biolite string, ridgelight and mtnglo lights?
If you could eval and offer two recommendations, one for best lights for camping and the other for ultralight backpacking lights (least power used, lightest, great light/brightness).
No-one has done this comparison, and I think the ridgelight is great, but over a 5 day trip, i do not know which of the three would be the best balance of weight, power draw, and light offered. What is the point of a lightweight string light that is bright but kills the battery bank on use or recharge?
I got a 20$ woods usb headlamp and it’s amazing.
LEDLENSER? Adjustable beam!
I have an ozark trail headlamp from Walmart that is about 25 dollars and I love it
Should check out the Peax backcountry duo headlamp. 1000 lumen with a rechargeable battery and aluminum body. Really good quality
Zebralight will replace all these lights because it’s multi mode and gives you option to program UI to any light level you want. A moon mode in white led will preserve night vision better than a red lamp.
Did I miss it ? I was wondering how long any of the rechargeable lamps would last ? Will I need to bring a solar charger for them ?
Red lights are awesome when you only want to illuminate something briefly, that way you will still be able to see reasonable well once you turn the red light off. White light will cause you and your buddies to completely loose your night vision and have to reacclimatize to the dark conditions.
I have one on my head right now. It really is a great head lamp. But I mainly use it on 1 lumin. I don’t like a lot of light.
I recommend the Petzl e+lite. Very light and batteries last for months.
The Petzl e+Lite is a great headlamp, but it has it's limitations. It's only 40 lumens and has a very weak throw. Definitely not a light you want to use when needing to see terrain in the dark.
It's a great backup headlamp or for when you don't need to see more than a meter or 2, but not a very versatile one.
I prefer my NU25 for all round usability.
@@henryvandeventer2457 It’s just the weight of the NU25. The e+Lite is way too weak for night hikes but it’s fine for around camp at night. I don’t hike at night anyway.
I’m hopeful we’ll see some great new headlamps on the market in the coming years and I’m also hopeful that battery technology will catch up.
Great video. I have a question the I was hoping would be answered. Are these lights good for reading a book in a dark tent or should I have something else for this purpose?
I have a couple black diamond headlamps, I think they would be great for reading books. Especially since they have both a focused beam and a wide beam so you can tailor where the light is focused and dim it to your preference. The heavier the headlamp, the sooner your head will get fatigued though so keep that in mind.
Hello Dan, Nearly impossible IMO .. with so many headlamps on the market .. I had tens of headlamps in my life .. lets just make a long story short :) ... As my lightweight one I do use a Petzl Tikka (can use batteries or rechargeable cell) and as my pro-headlamp I use focusable/zoomable and rechargeable Fenix HL40R .. Actually you did not mention zoomable/focusable headlamps which are must-have in harsh terrain like in mountains or for other activities that require some range ..
I,have had a Petzl Tika that has a auto rewind with a quarter size rewind that stores the small diameter shock cord and has the Red light default mode and now it is stuck on just Red from taking a fall it does turn on and off luckily that small cord rewind housing can make my head a tad sore at times. I, also bought a 2 pack of Coast headlamps that has a bright Green mode and 2 levels of white light.
@@timsmothers8740 I am photographer so the red light is crucial for your night photography :) .. Friend of mine has this Tikka version with cord instead of the regular belt, I was looking on it but I didn't find it comfortable straight from the beginning .. My other issue with Tikka is that it dazzles you when you have it on your head (while using the two higher shining levels) because the construction is poor but this can be solved by using the ECO mod (with lower shining) .. what I like on Tikka is that rechargeable cell because using non-rechargeable batteries is evil ..
My perfect head lamp would have the following features.
1) The main lamp unit be less than 90 grams. Have a Red lamp with wide beam controlled by wide beam LED button with first 2 modes being medium & high red light.
2) There be a dedicated 6500k Wide beam LED & a 6500K Long throw LED - with 5 to 10 step (multiple presses) increase from 2 lumens & also a dual direction slow ramping mode option (press+hold / release for ramp direction change).
3) Both LEDs would have dedicated mode buttons situated on the sides of the units adjacent to said LEDs.
4) There would be a main button on top to turn off & on the whole setup with last mode setting in memory & PRESS-HOLD putting the unit into turbo mode at full brightness on both LEDs.
5) The battery compartment (21700/18650 + adapters for 14500/AA & 10440/AAA) be situated on the back of the band to balance the weight of the main unit in front.
6) Both wide & throw beam LEDs be capable of 1000 Lumens each with the turbo mode being 2000 lumens (it can be time limited for 10-20 seconds with a button hold option to keep it turned on till the battery drains).
7) Using the dedicated raised (more ergonomic) mode buttons on the sides of the head unit I should be able to choose how much bright wide beam & how much bright throw beam combination I want for the specific terrain. Going into Turbo mode should not mean loss of the manually set mode combination.
8) Presets combinations should be possible (5-10 presets), activating the preset should be by number of presses of both mode buttons on each side (using the thumb & whichever other finger I use to press both side buttons at once). So preset 1 would be by pressing both buttons 1 & preset 5 would be pressing them together 5 times.
9) Setting a preset for a led mode combination should be activated by pressing both buttons together & holding them for 3 seconds until the LEDs blink in turbo mode twice to indicate preset programming mode & then the LEDs should turn off - now press both mod buttons together as many number of times as the preset number you want to assign & then release the buttons - after 3 seconds of no input, the LEDs must blink as many number of times the preset number you entered as confirmation - so count properly & if a mistake was made. Repeat the process.
10) the unit should be minimum IPX7 & there should be heatsinks to cool the LEDs.
11) There should be IPX7 or above rated USB-C charging as well as magnetic charging option but at the battery compartment in the back of the head - so as to be able to use a Powerbank to charge as well as use the unit simultaneously. The main unit may have a tiny 500mAh or less internal battery (preferably 10440) which should be replaceable by opening the unit with screws.
The cost should be less than $40-50.
The best headlamp is actually a waist lamp!! You see shadows since the light is at a lower angle than your eyes which gives you better perception of rocks, roots and curbs!
The cord thing must have gotten really popular... cause they sell them like that now as an option on the nitecore lmao
My NU25 has the beacon/SOS light. Not sure about the rest?
Skilhunt H04 - Super bright, super light and the belt clip fits in the headband bracket.
I have the Black Diamond Storm 400 and I do like this lamp for it’s features but for brightness it has nothing on the Skilhunt.
Look out for a deal and get a Samsung 30Q battery. Torch £33, battery £4.99. Absolute bargain!
Is that one of the new Big Agnes packs on the wall??? (Top left of the screen)
The Nitecore nu25 is actually much cheaper on Amazon rn, and i think that's because it's micro USB instead of USB-C which everything is going to right now, so if you have a short micro USB cord to charge this, it will be yours for about $30.
bought a recharge headlamp for six bucks on wish its best buy ever its more impressive than my expensive one
You should check out the Nebo Mycro, half the price of the NU25, 400lumens, red and green lights.
Dan, You have too many backpacks. I can help you and take one from you….lol!
Personal experience, Nitecore brand has been the best.
Sometimes there are too many options… associated with gear
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Can you put the Shovkl Cord on the Black Light Spot R?
I have a Black Diamond Spot. Can't use it because the green and red lights are way too dim. Almost broke my knee in the dark while camping at Indian Garden. Bought a much cheaper EverBrite rechargeable. $18 online. VERY bright green and red. White is 350 lumens max with 3 levels. Downsides: No lockout and as sold 3.5 ounces. Will put on a lighter strap. Probably get under 3 oz. Anyone with poor night vision should consider the EverBrite.
you may be intested with cosoos rubber headlamp and it only weighs 2.4oz with builit-in rechargeable battery.
@@jessechan7742 interesting headlamp. Thanks
Hello, first of all congratulations for the channel, your videos are very interesting.
That said, I would like to tell you that the red light, apart from illuminating without dazzling, has a very important function, and that is to facilitate the search in case of rescue, a red light is seen from much further away at night than a white light and makes it much easier to be found by rescue services.
I use a black diamond storm, I also love having blue and green light, so my tent doesn't look like a whorehouse XD.
Greetings from Spain.
Sorry for google traslator :D
I'm sorry man but that's not actually true. Military uses red lights for low visibility, to not be seen. If you want to be found by search and rescue, use the brightest white light white possible. Greetings from America friend!
When you are switching the poles, you are still shorting at least 2 batteries, which means they will discharge overtime.
NU25 really needs to come with an USB-C charging port.
I just bought the tip adapter for my kit for this reason. Though I use the petzl core battery but same issue.
Thanks u saved me $
So Dan - After watching the 1st 5 minutes I was wondering if I need a light with a red light? I challenge you to go back and count how many times you said "red light."
I wear the energizer one backwards With the red light on. So cars can see me
Get some.
What charger does the Spot R use? Maybe I missed it?
Micro USB (unfortunately, I was hoping for USB C)
Costco sells a great 3 pack of duracell headlamps for $15
I had found an amazing headlamp years ago that was super small led that took coin cell batteries, it lasted forever and as far as batteries go way more convenient to have spares for. Anyone know of any brands that have take coin cells because for the life of me I can’t find any. No one wants to drag triple A around with them ( I have to use triple a at work for my head lamp and it sucks) and I don’t really care for the idea of relying on a rechargeable headlamp.
Petzl e+LITE ?
Can you please make review about black diamond storm 500r headlamp. It is so new that there is no reiews yet.
I just picked that one up, do you have any questions? I love it, the weight can be a little more than other options on the market but the strap it comes with is comfortable and you just have to know where to place it on your head to maximize comfort. Easy to control. The tap feature is a little sensitive but you’ll get used to it.
@@mitchellkirkham844 I have also picked one up. Good headlamp but I will stick with my nu25 . Tnx for the effort