Comments on: The Best Headlamps of 2026

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:37:01 +0000

In reply to Mike Frisk. Thanks for sharing your experience with those headlamps, Mike.

By: Mike Frisk

Mike Frisk — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:08:35 +0000

In reply to Chris. I have used both models and like them and have no complaints, they are very simple both offer lockout so the light doesn’t turn on accidentally in your pack and easy to turn on. On another note my wife left her nu20 in her pocket, put it through a full wash and dry cycle and the light functions like normal. The Nu25 compares pretty much equally to the others in the reviews and I use it on backpacking and daily evening walks for almost two years with no issues.

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:53 +0000

In reply to David Henry. Great choice, Henry, that's a good value in a headlamp.

By: David Henry

David Henry — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:52:17 +0000

Hi there!
Thanks for sharing a great article.
I’ve bought Black Diamond headlamp to replace my old one that somehow went missing. It is an amazing headlight. Very bright and exactly as describe above.

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:57:58 +0000

In reply to Chris. Hi Chris, no, sorry, I have not used the Nitecore headlamps. At a glance, they look bright, lightweight, and affordable, but I don't know anything about their performance or durability.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:02:24 +0000

Have you used any of Nitecore’s models? How do you think particularly the NU20 or NU25 would compare?

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By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 22:28:20 +0000

In reply to Paul Nehlson. Yes, Paul, I agree they throw a nice light inside a tent. They obviously don't have the versatility or brightness for hiking and any other on-the-go activity as headlamps.

By: Paul Nehlson

Paul Nehlson — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:15:13 +0000

Instead of point-source light (like lanterns & headlamps), I like the Big Agnes MtnGLO string of lights–they give a more diffuse, homey light for your tent.

Plus, they’re super lightweight (about 3 ounces), though there are other lightweight lights/lanterns.