There are several roads you can take when you need a portable light source. You can go for a handheld torch or a headlamp mounted on your forehead. If you prefer to keep your hands free, a headtorch is what you need. The choice of head torches on the market can be overwhelming and you might find yourself wondering what is the best model for you? Well, look no further as I've prepared a short guide for head torches to assist you. By knowing what features to look for, you will have a clear idea of what makes a good headlamp. A Decent Output of Lumens
As with any light source, lumens are the first feature to consider in a headlamp. If you need the lamp to do some work in an indoor setting, then you’d probably go with any given lumen capacity. However, if you need to use it in a vast expansive outdoor space you should care about the distance covered by the beam. Any headtorch with a maximum output of 600 lumens or more will provide decent visibility across a distance of 200 meters or more. That is a lot for a small light that is strapped to your forehead. Long Battery Life The longer the battery life the better. It is a simple as that. Now, you should be aware that there can be misleading headtorch advertising out there. For example, the maximum output can be advertised as a leading feature of the headtorch, but if the battery can't support that much power, it's wasted money. So, if you go for a high-power model from the LED Lenser head torch range, a durable battery is crucial. When you look for battery performance make sure to check it under all modes the headlamp operates in. If you have 4 hours of highest output, 8 hours of medium output and 180 or more hours of low output use, then your headlamp has very good run time. Also, look for head torches with rechargeable batteries. Some allow recharging with micro-USB charging cable connected to any USB power source. It is certainly a plus. Fortunately, the LED Lenser head torch range offers both of these options. Lightweight Construction Browsing through the options available online, you will find that every product is listed along with its weight. While this is not as important with other portable lights, with headlamps it is, because you will wear the thing on your head. Potentially with hours. So make sure to check the weight specifications and whether they include the battery weight. Sometimes the batteries can make for one third of the weight. The ultralight headtorches come around 50 grams. If this is your chief concern be ready to get a model that is incredibly light, but that compromises on battery life and beam distance, as well as additional features. Waterproof Design Of course, no one expects you to spend a lot of time underwater. Although there are lamps there that can withstand spending up to 30 minutes in water that is 1 meter deep. That is useful if your headlamp falls in a stream. Obviously this feature is important in case you get rain or snow. Double-check the water-resistance rating of your chosen lamp. Additional Features Some of us are suckers for extra features. And there are aspects of them that are quite useful in different circumstances. For example there are head torches with advanced focus system. Led lenser torches are good example of this. This provides optimal light transmission based on the distance so you won’t get unwanted flare. Then, there are all those different coloured lights. The primary is obviously white light. As such it can be set to emit flood of focused light beam. Depending on the model it can also switch between high, medium and low output. You can also find a headtorch with a defence strobe setting, that can be applied in self-defence situations. Red light is good option to have in a headtorch because it preserves the night vision. Blue light is useful during hunting (it catches traces of blood) and green light is good in trekking. The advanced models come with smart programs. So, you can preset the functions in a separate application and then just switch to the preferred configuration. This way, the headtorch can also serve to indicate the end of a timed training session. Value for Money There is not a lot of gear that will deliver what you paid for. Choosing a suitable headlamp is fairly easy in this regard because in most cases you will get what you paid for. Which in itself is totally fine. Some need a headlamp once or twice a year or during power outage. Others incorporate it as a vital part of their cycling, running or rock climbing gear. You have a category of lamps that can withstand that level of wear. And it also boils down to the service life you want from the headlamp. Some want to buy such equipment to serve them at least a decade. Others don’t mind to switch it up every season. It's all up to you.
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