LED Head Torch USB Rechargeable, Super Bright Waterproof Headlamp Headlight for Outdoor Camping Fishing Hunting Hiking Running Cycling Mining Caving

The media could not be loaded.  Overview: A very powerful and pretty well thought out head torch. Almost entirely good, and fulfills a slightly different role to some headtorches that I have bought in the past.Disclaimer: I don’t know what I’m doing, I really don’t! I am not a head torch specialist. However, having a dog, I take many, many (many!) walks out where a head torch is the most useful thing allowing me to keep hands free to try and catch an errant pooch! Hopefully if you don’t know what you’re doing either, then this review helps!First Impressions: Comes in a cardboard box and seems as simple as you would expect. It appears exactly as described and the choice between recharging the batteries by plug or usb is a really smart move.Design: Nice elasticated straps to support the torch, and the batteries act as a good counter weight for such a big front unit. Its big because its blooming bright, do not look into it directly. The diffuser is a small easy twist on and off, but is very very secure when its on.The red led at the back matches the light at the front in terms of modes. I’m not sure what its purpose is, but it does help you locate someone I suppose (if the blinding white light didn’t do that already!).18650 batteries are great for both lifetime and power supply so help the torch be so bright. Also the two direct ways of charging the batteries is great as well.Two minor niggles are that the soft rubber housing for the batteries do a good job of making it water resistant, but feel a little bit flimsy. The housing is held on by a small brass ring though which is ideal. Also, the front plastic cradle for your forehead is hard plastic. Whilst its not terrible, a small amount of padding here would have been appreciated.Use: Very simple, in that one button does it all. Press the orange button at the front to cycle through the different modes. Mine didn’t seem to do SOS, but as I’ve said before - I think that mode is pointless anyway. To adjust the position of the beam, a simple adjustment of the torch head piece will point it up and down.Longevity: The straps are nice and elasticated giving both a snug fit but also a decent lifespan. Removable renewable batteries mean that they wont be a problem either. The biggest risk is possibly to the battery casing cover and potential tears with rough treatment. So don’t treat it roughly! However, if it does fail in a short period then as always I will update this review.

The media could not be loaded.  I am so glad I bought this! Having had the usual head band torches in the past, this has been a revelation. When I got it, the batteries were charged already so I could try it straight away and so bright!. The main thing is that it is comfy when I put it on. After altering the straps it fitted perfectly. Unlike the single band type, with the strap running over the head, the weight is spread evenly.Like I said, this is bright but if you are working on something relatively close you can put the setting lower so you are not blinded by the reflection. A nice little touch is the LED in the battery case at the back so anybody behind can see your head. In addition, this comes with a diffuser and that is something I haven’t experienced before. If you attach it, instead of the extremely bright, focused light that can have the effect of blinding you from what you are looking at, the light is evenly spread and ‘diffused’ so that you can see more of the area you are pointed at. The light has three settings: high, low and high but flashingComes with rechargeable batteries and both a mains and USB charger. Perfect, would certainly buy again if these go missing and as such I am giving this a 10/10!

A very powerful head torch. You can put the spot light on a house 200 meters away and see through the window inside the house. But for daily activities the diffuser is a must. Battery (rechargeable) life is average (about 5 hours) but enough for one serious activity session.Be aware that this power comes with a price: it is not the most comfortable head torch to wear. The positive is that the system permits to keep the torch in place even when doing physical activities. It is on the heavy side, bulky and the plastic frame for the forehead may be uncomfortable after a long wear. If you don't mind that (I don't) the benefits really overcome the inconveniences. Really a good device for the money paid.

The lamp itself is actually very good, it's only let down by a battery compartment that has very questionable waterproofing. The lamp is extremely powerful. So powerful that without using the supplied diffuser, it would be useless for most purposes. Without the diffuser the light is so focussed it's more like a laser. There's a small and extremely bright point in the centre, with very little spread. When cycling I'd be blinding drivers and still not be able to see where I'm going if I didn't use the diffuser. See attached photos for an example, and a photo of where I picked out a building 170 meters away!It isn't particularly heavy. The weight is in the batteries. It's also quite comfortable to wear if you've got it directly on your head. The major flaw is the battery compartment; the cover is a loose-fitting rubber cap which does allow water ingress. The lamp head is fine, but the battery compartment isn't even properly weatherproof, nevermind waterproof, which is a real shame because it lets down an otherwise great headtorch.This could have been a 4/5 star item.The manufacturers need to either make that rubber cap really tight-fitting or replace it with a hard plastic cap with rubber seal. You plug the torch in to recharge it, so there's no reason for the batteries to be quickly accessible.