Headlamps and flashlights

A headlamp is useful in situations where you want to shine a light and need your hands free. You can use them, for example, during evening cycling, running, hiking, fishing, housework and many other activities. The range of headlamps is wide and the parameters many, so read the brief guide before choosing.

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What to look for when choosing a headlamp
The requirements for the ideal headlamp will vary according to activity and purpose. For walking the dog, working around the house and occasional camping, a headlamp with a shorter range, shorter duration and lower luminosity will suffice. Regular runners, cyclists, mountaineers and those interested in hiking should be more demanding on headlamp parameters.

Light output
The higher the value, the more intensely the headlamp shines. Some LED headlamps offer multiple levels of light intensity, adjustable either in steps or continuously. However, higher luminous flux shortens the endurance.

- Up to 100 lm - a headlamp for home use (lighting in the basement, attic, when fixing the car).
- 100 - 400 lm - outdoor use (night running, cycling, camping).
- Above 400 lm - extreme occupations and sports (rescue workers, climbers).
Maximum range of the headlamp
In general, the higher the luminous flux, the higher the range the headlamp will provide.

For home use or early evening jogging, a 50 m range is usually sufficient.
For outdoor use and active sports, an LED headlamp with a range of 100 m or more is preferable.