Weight: 3.5 oz. Max lumens: 500 Batteries: Rechargeable What we like: Great battery life and brightness in a relatively light and streamlined build. What we
Category: Headlamps
If you’ve ever been on a hike, camping in the backcountry, hiking mountain biking, climbing trail running, or any other activity in the outdoors, you’ve probably utilized headlamps. While this helpful device requires no introduction (everyone recognizes the advantages of illumination without hands) The remarkable advancements in headlamp technology over the last few years are worthy of some appreciation. The market is in the middle of a massive horsepower competition, with one-upmanship being seen in the highest lighting output (rated by lumens) and batteries. Our customers are happy users. For more details take a look at our extensive table of comparisons as well as buying recommendations following the selections.
Weight: 1.2 oz. Max lumens: 200 Batteries: Rechargeable What we like: The lightest and most streamlined headlamp on our list. What we don’t: Lower light
Weight: 4.8 oz. Max lumens: 375 Batteries: Rechargeable/AAA What we like: Purpose-built design for climbing at night. What we don’t: Heavy and bulky. If you’ve
Weight: 2.8 oz. Max lumens: 500 Batteries: Rechargeable/AAA What we like: Trail runners will love the strong light, low weight, and versatile battery design. What
Weight: 6.3 oz. Max lumens: 1,000 (boost); 750 (high) Batteries: Rechargeable What we like: The brightest headlamp on our list and Bluetooth-compatible. What we don’t:
Weight: 4.4 oz. Max lumens: 305 Batteries: AAA (3) What we like: Short battery life and bulky rear battery pack. What we don’t: Not as
Weight: 4.9 oz. Max lumens: 500 Batteries: Rechargeable/AAA What we like: Oval beam is great for lighting up the trail and taillight offers visibility. What
Weight: 4 oz. Max lumens: 500 Batteries: Rechargeable What we like: About as bombproof as it gets. What we don’t: Battery drains fairly quickly in
Weight: 3 oz. Max lumens: 250 Batteries: AAA/rechargeable (sold separately) What we like: Easy to use and a good price. What we don’t: Average light
Weight: 1.9 oz. (w/strap) Max lumens: 360 Batteries: Rechargeable What we like: Superlight yet still quite bright. What we don’t: Not as much tilt as