The waterproof Black Diamond Storm headlamp is built to withstand the worst weather, because the last thing you need when caught in a storm is for your headlamp to die.
Great headlamp for night time training
Pros: Adjustable Beam, Waterproof, Bright, Durable
Cons: Heavy
Best Uses: Adventure Racing, Backpacking, Night time running, Obstacle course racing
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Was this a gift?: No
I have used the Storm for approx. 3 months. A very sturdy headlamp. During the night I have used this for: running, rucking, chopping wood, swimming, land navigation, off trail route finding, obstacle course racing in lots of mud. And yes, some reading in bed.
In every instance I have been really pleased. The illumination is brighter than the Tikka XP, the construction is (at this time) better than the BD Spot, specifically the ratchet swivel.
The ability to customize the brightness is really great. You can see in the Specs the What & Hows.
Red LED is quite bright.
I have only two detraction's. One is that because this is waterproof and quite bright, this is a heavy headlamp. Not quite needing a over the top of head strap to hold up but without a beanie or cinching tight on forehead it can bounce if you're moving fast. I mean fast. A fast walk or jog is no big deal.
Second, the single button took me some time to get used too. There is just so many lighting options, it takes a second to recall how to get to the setting you want.
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