With five modes and four brightness levels, including high-power, proximity, and red, it’s bright enough for trail running, biking streets after dark, and certainly for hiking a trail in the dark.
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The Bandicoot’s unique silicone housing seamlessly merges the strap, body, and LEDs, stretches to fit any noggin, and is so light you may forget you’re wearing it. The Knog Bandicoot could upend this entire category, for multiple reasons-beginning with the fact that it’s rechargeable, lighter, and cheaper than many battery-powered models. Please share your experiences with any of these models, or another you like, in the comments section at the bottom of this story. The headlamps below are listed in order of weight. I apply those standards when choosing which headlamps I’ll review at The Big Outside, with the exception of being rechargeable, because rechargeable headlamps usually cost more up front (although not over time), and I cover a variety of headlamps at a range of price points. Preferably rechargeable so I’m not repeatedly buying and throwing away batteries.Projects a beam that’s focused and even, not blotchy and uneven.Intuitive and easy to use, so I don’t have to consult instructions more than once, take off my gloves to operate it, or use a tool to change batteries.Versatile and bright enough for everything from reading in the tent and managing camp chores to hiking rugged trail in complete darkness-and if needed, for route-finding off-trail.Lightweight-no dayhiker, backpacker, runner, or climber needs a bulky light that weighs more than three to four ounces.Click here to learn how I can help you plan your next trip.įor dayhiking, backpacking, and similar pursuits, I favor models that meet five simple criteria: Click here for my e-guides to classic backpacking trips.
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The freshly updated picks below represent the five best models for backcountry users. I selected the five headlamps covered in this review based on extensive testing on backpacking, camping, long dayhikes, climbing, and other backcountry trips, and I’ve field-tested dozens of headlamps over a quarter-century of testing and reviewing gear, formerly as the lead gear reviewer for Backpacker magazine for 10 years and even longer running this blog. But with so many to pick from, how do you choose which one to buy? Price? Brightness? Design and range of lighting modes? Go with a brand you know and trust? This review cuts through the information overload to help you pick the right headlamp for your adventures. A headlamp is unquestionably essential gear for hiking, backpacking, climbing, trail running, ultra-running and ultra-hiking and other backcountry activities that sometimes push into darkness.