My cheap headlamp almost got me lost in the dark

Bought a $15 no-name headlamp for a trip to the Adirondacks. The battery door popped open on the trail, leaving me with just my phone light. Anyone have a reliable brand under $50?

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3 Comments

abby_king222mo ago

Oh man, that battery door popping open is the worst. I used to grab whatever was cheapest at the big box store, thinking a light was a light. Having a fail in total darkness on a trail is a quick way to change your mind. I've had good luck with Black Diamond for years now, their basic models are solid and stay under your budget.

allen.drew2mo ago

Black Diamond's fine, but @abby_king22, Petzl just lasts longer in my bag.

sage526d ago

Tell me about it. Nothing like that moment of panic when your headlamp flicks off and you're standing there like a fool trying to figure out which way is up. Abby_king22, you nailed it with the cheap store stuff. I learned that lesson the hard way on a camping trip where I ended up walking into a tree, which was both embarrassing and painful. Black Diamond has treated me well too, but I always keep a spare battery pack in my bag just in case.