It is safe to say though that if a head torch is reasonably waterproofed, it is likely to be fairly dust proof as well. For detailed garage work, you’ll probably want it on high, but it’ll still do three hours in that mode, and there’s a red light and a pulse setting for both white- and red- modes. We seriously considered giving the Sofirn the win here; it’s the brightest with a huge 2700 lumen when both LED lights are on - one of which is a more focussed, bright white light and one of which is a broader, warmer white beam. It’s a shame that it’s not waterproof, but on balance of quality, comfort and a great run time, the BiolLite is the best here.

Head Torch Rechargeable, Blukar 2000L Super Bright LED

It’s similar to the Sofirn in design, with a removable, cylindrical, metal-bodied torch that can be rotated in the single strap. Our main issue is that the narrow strap doesn’t keep the torch all that stable when you’re moving around, and the run time isn’t great. When the Gesture Control Mode is switched on, you can control the head flashlight switch as long as you wave your hand to the front of the lamp.A head torch is not something that all detectorists will need but for those who prefer to detect at night, whilst the rest of the world sleeps, they can be an important part of the essential toolkit. In addition to 3 light modes: Strong Brightness / Normal Brightness / Flashing (SOS), this head torch has Infrared Induction sensor switch.

Head Torch Rechargeable, 2000L Super Bright LED DeTake Head Torch Rechargeable, 2000L Super Bright LED

There are also various dust tests conducted to ensure the product is sealed and completely dust tight. It works surprisingly well, although we’re also glad that you can turn the function off as it could be really unhelpful in a garage situation for accidentally turning the torch off… The 350 lumen light can be dimmed, and there’s a red light, too, both of which have strobe settings. Even so, others here have a usefully brighter main light, even without a changeable beam, and feel usefully better quality.However, the torch body is hefty, so it can slide down your head if you move around a lot - despite the central, over-your-head strap. The plastic backing to the torch also feels really hard and uncomfortable against your head, so it’s not comfortable to wear for any length of time. The 200 lumen rating seems low in this company but in practice this was still one of the brighter torches we tested, with a headlamp that swivels downward and that runs for some 40 hours when on low. The first number is actually for dust exclusion – most devices are not tested for this, so use an X instead. Disclaimer: The products or services referenced in this story have been reviewed independently by our experts.