Three white lighting levels: MAX BURN TIME, STANDARD (better power/burn time balance), and MAX POWER Lighting performance with 3 AAA / LR6 batteries Lighting performance as defined by the ANSI/PLATO FL 1 protocol The Petzl Actik Core 450is a great headlamp for camping and it's also the best headlamp overall in our guide. It's a durable, reliable, bright but comfortable headlamp with a white and red light option.

Vont Spark Headlamp: If you only need to use a headlamp very occasionally or just want one or two spares lying around in case of power cuts, these will fit the bill. The Olight Perun 2 is an innovative design in the headlamp market since it doubles up as a headlamp and flashlight all in one. While it's not a traditional headlamp, we felt that it was underrated as a multi-purpose light and deserved a place in this list, awarding it 4.5 stars in our Olight Perun 2 review. Any customer information held on our computers complies with the rules and laws contained within the Data Protection Act 2018. As we've already mentioned, you can power it with either three AAA batteries or the included CORE rechargeable battery. The battery compartment sits behind the lamp and is simple to open with your fingers when it's time to recharge but secure enough that it won't pop open unnecessarily. The BioLite HeadLamp 330 is ideal if you want to save a bit of cash and don't need as many lumens as the other BioLite models that sit in this guide offer. It is so tiny you'll soon forget you have it on. It has a 'no bounce' design that rests flat against the forehead which is mostly useful for runners, but it also means that it won't get in the way of you looking through a scope or viewfinder.A particularly good feature of this headlamp for stargazers is the fact that you can turn the red light on with a long press of the button without having to cycle through any of the white light settings first. This practically eliminates the risk of ruining your night vision when you're using it to adjust your equipment. We found the button to be responsive even when using gloves, so it's perfect for a chilly night of stargazing or astrophotography. These different features help in different scenarios — for example, you'll need the extra straps if you're running or climbing. It takes a while for our eyes to adapt to seeing in the dark but even a millisecond of white light can stimulate the rods and ruin your night vision, so the red light allows you to see but doesn't affect your ability to see in the dark once you turn it off.

Lighting performance with rechargeable CORE rechargeable battery Lighting performance as defined by the ANSI/PLATO FL 1 protocol In line with current health and safety guidelines, we reserve the right to refuse any items that are (for whatever reason) not returned to us in a clean and hygienic condition.The Olight Perun 2 is a true multi-tasker and is likely to appeal to people who want to use it for camping, late-night dog walking, fishing or carrying lots of kit around in the dark. But for those looking for a lightweight headlamp with a red light function, this may not be the one for you. This headlamp will suit most general use requirements, not just sky watchers. It uses a single button operation that is obvious to the touch and responsive, so it can easily be operated when wearing gloves on those cold nights. The battery compartment is easy to open too, either to change the batteries or to plug it into a power bank using a micro-USB charger.

Durable, comfortable, and versatile, the Petzl Actik Core is a fantastic headlamp for use in just about any activity. We appreciate its bright lamp and rechargeable batteries, which should be standard on just about every high-end headlamp these days. This model features Petzl’s trademark reliability and great build-quality too, making it easy to recommend to anyone shopping for a new light source for use in the outdoors. There’s just one button on top, so the function is simple and intuitive and because it's a good sized button you can operate it whilst wearing gloves. ACTIK® with a rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens, ACTIK® CORE provides powerful and comfortable lighting to go with you when you're running, trekking, or mountaineering. Its phosphorescent reflector makes it easy to find in the dark and red lighting keeps you from blinding those around you when you’re with a group. ACTIK® CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and also works with three standard batteries, thanks to its HYBRID CONCEPT design. WARNING: This lamp is not certified for road use: when used in an area governed by traffic regulations, Petzl lights are not a substitute for required standardized lights.Reduced environmental impact: the entire lifespan of a CORE rechargeable battery is equivalent to that of 900 standard batteries The new 600 lumen Petzl Actik Core is a powerful, rechargeable, and easy-to-use headlamp with white and red lighting. The torch has three main settings 7 lumens, perfect for finding something in your tent, 100 lumens for running and such at dusk, and 600 which is perfect for any night time activities in the full dark. It also has a red light setting for when you don’t want to disturb your camping buddy Compatible with mounting accessories that allow the lamp to be attached to any kind of helmet, or to a bicycle The Actik is compact and lightweight at 88 grams, so the headband has been kept simple. The headband is comfortable, reasonably stable, adjustable, washable, and removable. Replacement bands are available for when it starts to look old and worn out.