From premium headlamps to budget buys, our expert shines a light on the top head torches for outdoor adventures after dark
• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials
‘This is probably a bit unnecessary,” I thought to myself as my 1,100-lumen Petzl Reactive head torch lit up my dog like a comedian on Live at the Apollo. Over the past few months, our evening walks have been illuminated by various forehead-mounted gizmos, each one seemingly more powerful than the last. This particular model was overkill for the task at hand, but it proves an important point: not all head torches are created equal.
Brighter isn’t always better. If you’re a trail runner navigating rocky descents at night, a high-powered beam is a must. But if your biggest challenge is finding the campsite loo in the dark, you can probably save yourself a lot of money.
Best head torch overall:
Petzl Swift RL
£76.99 at Decathlon
Best eco-friendly head torch:
Silva Terra Scout XT
£26.59 at Outdoor GB
Best budget head torch:
Forclaz HL500 USB V3
£24.99 at Decathlon
Continue reading… From premium headlamps to budget buys, our expert shines a light on the top head torches for outdoor adventures after dark• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials‘This is probably a bit unnecessary,” I thought to myself as my 1,100-lumen Petzl Reactive head torch lit up my dog like a comedian on Live at the Apollo. Over the past few months, our evening walks have been illuminated by various forehead-mounted gizmos, each one seemingly more powerful than the last. This particular model was overkill for the task at hand, but it proves an important point: not all head torches are created equal.Brighter isn’t always better. If you’re a trail runner navigating rocky descents at night, a high-powered beam is a must. But if your biggest challenge is finding the campsite loo in the dark, you can probably save yourself a lot of money.Best head torch overall:Petzl Swift RL£76.99 at DecathlonBest eco-friendly head torch:Silva Terra Scout XT£26.59 at Outdoor GBBest budget head torch:Forclaz HL500 USB V3£24.99 at Decathlon Continue reading… Gadgets, Life and style, Hobbies, Walking, Running, Fitness
