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.
lithium batteries recommended
Pros: Bright, Long battery life, Adjustable Beam
Cons: Heavy, Bulky
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Was this a gift?: No
Here's a followup to my earlier review: I replaced the alkaline batteries with Energizer Advanced Lithium AAA's. Here's the weight comparisons:
BD Storm w/4 alkalines.... 3.8oz, 108g
BG Storm w/4 lithiums.... 3.2oz, 90g
Petzl Tikka Plus w/3 alkalines.... 2.6oz, 76g
The 0.6 oz weight savings makes a BIG DIFFERENCE. It doesn't bounce nearly as much when jogging, and just feels better on the forehead. That said, it still is nowhere as comfortable as the Tikka Plus. I put on the Tikka by accident the other night and thought, "This feels great!" Sigh.
But for me, the powerful beams make up for the weight.
I also put a piece of duct tape below the beam in the shape of a mini-visor, ala Petzl. It helps a little on the glasses glare. Overall it doesn't bother me that much. I got the orange model because it's easier to locate on the ground or in a dark tent, right? But "napcop" has a good point: get the black housing if light bleed bothers you.
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