LIGHT THE WAY

Ultimate Head Torches

Black Diamond Distance 1500

PRICE: £180 MAX LUMENS: 1,500

The clue is in the name, and with a ludicrous 1,500 lumens on tap, the Distance lights up the whole path. Made for endurance challenges over complex terrain, the Comfort Cradle headband ensures it stays put. Its interchangeable, rechargeable battery pack lasts 8 hours at 300 lumens and can be swapped out one-handed.

Petzl Swift Rl

PRICE: £115

MAX LUMENS: 1,100

An exceptional multisport performer, the small but mighty Swift RL casts 1100 lumens yet weighs only 100 grams. Enhanced by Reactive Lighting technology, it analyses the ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness to your needs. Extra details include a red light with continuous and strobe modes and a USB-C rechargeable battery.

Petzl Actik Core

PRICE: £72

MAX LUMENS: 600

A no-nonsense design from Petzl, the Actik Core boasts three white lighting levels, two beam patterns, and a red light. Delivering versatile outdoor performance, it comes with a microUSB rechargeable battery but also can run on three AAA batteries for even more flexibility when you need it.

Petzl Tikkina

PRICE: £24

MAX LUMENS: 300

A fantastic generalpurpose head torch from the specialists at Petzl, the Tikkina is lightweight, runs off three AAA batteries, and has a splashproof IPX4 rating. It’s easy to use, too, with a single button to cycle through the various modes. The max brightness of 300 lumens means it’s no slouch either!

Black Diamond Deploy 325

PRICE: £55 MAX LUMENS: 325

Black Diamond’s Deploy 325 has been designed for runners. It has a continuous white beam for reliable illumination of the path ahead, and you can offset terrain and gradient changes at the push of a button. The adjustable headband is comfortable, stable and includes reflective threads for 360° visibility.

Black Diamond Spot 400

PRICE: £45 MAX LUMENS: 400

One for the all-season, all-weather enthusiasts, the Spot has a fully waterproof IPX8-rated case. Easy to operate, Black Diamond’s PowerTap technology allows instant transitions between full and dimmed power. White and red lighting with multiple modes ensure outdoor versatility.