The Nitecore NU32 is a high-powered (max 550 lumens) rechargeable headlamp with white and red lighting modes. It has two control buttons and fairly straightforward control logic, that cycles through its different options so you can actually remember how to use it …
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Nitecore UT27 Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Nitecore UT27 is a 520-lumen dual power headlamp with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that can also be powered by 3 AAA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Designed for runners, it has a spotlight, floodlight, red, and turbo modes with an electronic lock …
Read More »Garmin inReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicator Review
The Garmin inReach Explorer+ is a combination GPS tracker, navigation tool, 2-way satellite messenger and SOS device which gives you the ability to send and receive email messages and SMS messages via satellite, even when you are out of range of cell …
Read More »Garmin inReach Mini 2-Way GPS Satellite Communicator Review
The Garmin inReach Mini 2-Way Satellite Communicator is a reliable and easy-to-use GPS-enabled satellite communicator that can send SOS messages to rescuers in an emergency, email or text your friends and relatives, track your route, mark GPS waypoints and help you navigate …
Read More »Nitecore NU20 Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Nitecore NU20 is a very bright, lightweight rechargeable headlamp that’s ideal for backpacking and hiking. Weighing just 1.66 ounces, including a comfortable head strap, it has 4 brightness levels, ranging from 1 lumen to 360 lumens on full power, in addition …
Read More »Nite Ize Radiant 170 Clip Light Review
The Nite Ize Radiant 170 Clip Light turns any billed cap into a headlamp. Hat clip lights used to be all the rage with hikers, but until now they’ve been eclipsed by bigger, brighter, and rechargeable headlamps. But if you live and …
Read More »Biolite Headlamp 330 Review
The BioLite Headlamp 330 is a micro-USB rechargeable LED headlamp with a remote battery pack that’s good for hiking, trail running, and camping. Weighing 2.4 oz, it has white and red modes, flood and spot modes, a dimmer, battery meter, and digital …
Read More »Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp Review
The Black Diamond ReVolt is a fully featured rechargeable headlamp that can also be run using regular lithium-ion or alkaline AAA batteries. So-called dual-mode headlamps provide users with a way to ease into the rechargeable headlamp paradigm, which requires carrying a USB-compatible power …
Read More »Knog Bilby 400 Rechargeable Headlamp Review
Weighing at 3.17 oz, the Knog Bilby is a 400-lumen rechargeable LED headlamp ($60) with red and white lightning modes including a spot, wide-angle, red, and special reading mode. Ideal for hiking and trail running, it comes with a comfortable bounce-free silicone …
Read More »Petzl Bindi Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Petzl Bindi is a lightweight, but powerful rechargeable headlamp that weighs 1.2 oz (35 g). With a light output of 200 lumens, it’s perfect for backpacking, hiking, camping or trail running, with white and red light modes. The Bindi has a …
Read More »Knog Quokka Rechargeable Headlamp Review
Weighing in at just 1.73 oz, the Knog Quokka is a unique looking rechargeable LED headlamp ($25) with red and white lightning modes including a spot and wide beam. Ideal for camping and backpacking, it’s comes with a simple and comfortable silicone …
Read More »Petzl e+LITE Headlamp Review (50 Lumens)
The new and improved Petzl e+LITE ultralight, ultra-compact headlamp is twice as bright as the earlier version and comes with a more comfortable elastic head-strap, emergency whistle, swivel stand and plastic protective case, all standard. Still powered by two CR2032 batteries, the …
Read More »Biolite 200 HeadLamp Review
The BioLite Headlamp 200 is a micro-USB rechargeable LED headlamp that’s good for hiking, trail running, and camping. Weighing 1.75 oz, it has white and red modes, flood and spot modes, a dimmer, battery meter, and digital lock to prevent accidental discharge …
Read More »Black Diamond Icon Headlamp
I upgraded my primary headlamp this winter to the new, redesigned Black Diamond Icon headlamp which throws out a beefy 200 lumens of light with a burn time of 75 hours on a high setting and 175 hours on low. I do …
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