The Trail Runner H features what Silva describe as 'true lumens', meaning that they're measured by what they (and we) believe is the most reliable method available - the ANSI FL1 flashlight basic performance standard. This has become the industry standard and acts as a guarantee for more meaningful figures, in a market that can be guilty of some dubious and misleading claims in terms of both brightness and burn time. In addition to the impressive power and burn time the unit features running-specific features for those who enjoy heading out during the darkest hours. The comfortable fit with the anti-slip headband is siliconised on the inside to snugly fit against the head and hold the lamp in place even when sweaty. Lightweight and perfectly balanced with smooth adjustments and a flat, soft textile extension cord that does not tangle. Trail Runner Free Ultra is a comfortable and lightweight headlamp for everyone who loves running. Its features and light beam are optimized for a runner’s needs. Trail Runner Free Ultra comes with a rechargeable 4.0Ah battery as well as the Hybrid battery case. Silva isn’t the most well-known headlamp brand in the United States, but the Sweden-based company has spent a few decades developing equipment for outdoor exploration. While they’re best known for their compasses and navigational equipment, they’ve also recently developed a robust line of handheld and head-mounted lighting systems. We tested their Trail Speed 4XT lamp last spring, which is more of an expedition-size piece in comparison to the Trail Runner Free H, which is designed for faster and lighter movement.

Team iRunFar has long been a fan of what ZebraLight does for the lighting industry, and the ZebraLight H600d Mk IV 18650 XHP50.2 5000K High CRI Headlamp is another example of why we continue keeping an eye on this company. One thing that ZebraLight has long been known for is having a ton of programmable brightness settings in its lights. Although it’s a bit of a commitment to program your headlamp, meaning we’d recommend setting it up at home with the instructions before you’re in the field, the upside is that you’ll get to know your headlamp intimately and eventually program it on the fly. We're working out what we think about Silva's Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid Headtorch, we'll add our comments here in due course. Our Sportsshoes athlete Ben Mounsey, has been busy testing our range of headtorches. Here he gives his lowdown on the best models and his top recommendations: 1. THE BEST HEAD TORCH FOR TRAIL RUNNING: SILVA TRAIL SPEED 5X The Petzl Nao RL is the highly anticipated updated version of the Nao+, which has been the go-to ultrarunning headlamp for a half-decade. When it comes to build quality, the battery case doesn't feel the most robust, but equally - it hasn't (thus far) shown any actual signs of wear. The rest of the headtorch, particularly the strap, feel like they're manufactured to an exceptionally high standard.Lumen, i.e. light output, depends on burn time – and the other way around. This is why we encourage you to use the optimal battery for your activity. A lot of lumen and a lot of burn time require a lot of battery power. However, a lower lumen headlamp also require a lot of battery power if you want a very long burn time. Or choose a more lightweight battery if you do not need as much burn time. Trail Runner FreeUltra is a comfortable and lightweight headlamp for everyone who loves running. Its features and light beam are optimised for a runner’s needs. Trail Runner Free Ultra comes with a rechargeable Hybrid battery (4.0 Ah) and the Hybrid battery case.

Let me be perfectly clear - you don’t have to rush out and buy the latest and most expensive device to enjoy the benefits of owning a headtorch. There are plenty of budget models that are more than fit for purpose and probably more suited to someone who is only occasionally running in the dark or wants something to provide additional light and enhance their safety during training sessions.Bei der Free Technology wurden alle Kabel und Schnüre in das Stirnband eingewebt, was eine perfekte Gewichtsverteilung mit Stirnlampe vorne und Akku hinten am Kopf ermöglicht. Dies ohne störende Kabel zwischen Scheinwerfer und Akku. Es bietet ein angenehmes Tragegefühl, sodass du dich voll und ganz auf deinen Lauf konzentrieren kannst, egal ob du einen Ultramarathon läufst oder joggen gehst.