But the Ledlenser falls short when compared to the general headlamp competition—particularly entry-level, rechargeable options.

Black Diamond | Spot 325 | Headlamp | Black

When we pack up a campsite in the dark, we sweep our campsite to make sure we didn't leave anything behind. Syksyn ja lähestyvän talven pimentyessä otsalamput ja muut valaisimet tulevat ulkoillessa kovaan käyttöön. Given that the plastic casing that holds the lighting and battery unit are so lightweight, the Nitecore NU 25 never gave us a headache. A number of headlamps also have some sort of emergency strobe function, which simultaneously is very visible and doesn’t eat into your batteries as quickly.In our last review of headlamps, the Spot 350 won our overall winner for the best headlamp (and before that, the Spot 325 and Spot 300 was our overall winner! The majority of weight-conscious headlamps combine the LED and battery pack into one unit on the front of the head, but more powerful lights place their battery packs on the back of the strap. But the Spot 400 is less expensive and lighter weight as well as more comfortable and easier to use.

Black Diamond Spot Review | Tested by GearLab

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. In the end, there are a few general rules worth following: Using more lumens will drain a battery significantly faster than using fewer lumens (for this reason, we recommend being conservative with your brightness setting), and lithium-ion batteries are more powerful than AAA. Most standard LED headlamps are powered by AAA batteries or a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, housed in either the main body of the light or at the back of the strap. What’s more, each Bright As Day model features a removable light, which can be affixed on a Go-Pro mount or bike handlebar (mounts sold separately). All of our recommended headlamps have easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate button settings that provide the light you need without creating confusion.Traditional alkaline batteries are the worst of the bunch at working in the cold, so it’s best to step up to lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries for better performance. For minimalists and true ounce-counters, our favorite ultralight headlamp of 2023 is the Nitecore NU25 400 UL. In addition, the battery power should last long enough so you won’t need to fumble for replacements in the dark, and replacing batteries or toggling between settings should be equally hassle-free. Its 500-lumen lamp is compact and decently bounce-free, and you also get a top strap (removable), reflective logos, and a rear flashing light. The ReVolt is quite easy to use for basic functionality, and the battery light tells you if it is charging or not and how much charge you have left.