When buying a headlamp, many people think all they need/want is a light that turns on and off with maybe a few light settings. As technology is changing our lives with facebook, iPods, smartphones, etc; it’s also changing how we play outdoors. I’ve been testing out the Black Diamond Spot Headlamp and while it might [...]
Whether you’re out backpacking, car camping, hiking, or doing a 24 hour running stage race, a good quality headlamp can sometimes make your break your adventure. I’ve recently been testing out the Mammut S-Lite headlamp for my own adventures and have been very pleased so far. Compared to traditional headlamps, the Mammut S-Lite is lighter, [...]
Whether you’re enjoying a good book or a game of cards in your tent or hanging out with friends around the campsite, it’s nice to have a good light. For camping, there are different lights for different uses. There are headlamps that work nicely on your forehead when you want direct light on an object [...]
One of my favorite camping products of the season so far is the Kelty Lumapivot Lantern. With exception to a full moon, there is not a whole lot else on the market that can pack as much light as the Kelty Lumapivot Lantern. I recently went camping up in Golden Gate State Park for my [...]
Whether you’re car camping or backpacking, having a reliable light source is definitely something you want to put on your list of gear to bring. I’ve been testing out the Energizer Solar Carabiner Crank LED Light for a number of camping trips where I was far away from civilization and buying a set of batteries was not really an [...]
When looking for a headlamp, a few things come to mind that are important me when finding the right one. I want it to be easy to use, lightweight, at least 3-4 LED’s to provide good lighting, and with the new Mammut TR1 with ambient light set, I might just have to add a new [...]
The Petzl Tikka Plus2 is a great headlamp option whether you are looking to use it for hiking, backpacking, camping, running, cycling, or all your other active adventures. The Tikka Plus2 delivers a powerful 50 lumens of white light and can reach out to 35 meters at its high output level and last for 55 [...]
The lighting system that does it all! Looking for a bike light? Looking for a headlamp? No need to buy two different lights, for Princeton Tec has the Mighty Bright Light! This light has a handlebar mount and helmet mount for riding your bike at night and it comes with a headlamp band for other [...]
