Product Spotlight: BioLite HeadLamp 425
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Most headlamps have a lamp module that sticks out from your forehead and bounces when you run. BioLite's design puts the battery at the back and keeps the front just 10 mm thick, which BioLite calls 3D SlimFit.
Tier: mid-range.
Specs (BioLite)
- 425 lumens, with spot to 85 m and flood to 15 m
- 78 g
- 1,000 mAh Li-ion battery, USB-C charging
- About 60 h on low and 4 h on high, with a 1-hour reserve mode that warns you when the battery is low
- Rear red light with solid or strobe for visibility from behind
- IPX4, brightness memory and a lock mode
- Moisture-wicking headband
- Pass-thru charging: run it from a power bank for extended runtimes
Who it's for
Runners and fast hikers who hate bounce, and anyone who finds standard headlamps uncomfortable.
Things to note
Ratings vary by color listing. Some colors show lower average reviews. The 425 is a step up from the lighter BioLite HeadLamp 325.
Check the BioLite HeadLamp 425 on Amazon
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