Distance 1500 Headlamp
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Why We Like The Black Diamond Distance 1500 Headlamp
When we are trail running, the Black Diamond Distance 1500 Headlamp is our number one choice for a headlamp. With multiple settings, a comfortable carry, and a super bright light, the Distance 1500 was made to lite up the night as we weave through the trees. There are three brightness modes from 15 to 800 lumens, with the option of cranking up the power to 1500 for a brief 10 seconds through PowerTap technology. The head strap comes with an optional top strap for additional security in technical terrain, and the external Li-ion battery can be changed quickly and easily with one hand.
Details
- Trail running headlamp that features a secure fit and a super bright light
- PowerTap technology allows us to boost up to 1500 lumens for 10 seconds
- Optional top strap for additional security in technical terrain
- Multiple modes and colors as well as rear flashing light
- Item #BLDZ9PE
- Bulbs
- spot
- Power Source
- external Li-Ion battery
- Modes
- low, medium, high, powertap, red, green, blue, strobe, SOS, rear flash
- Lumens
- [low] 15lm, [medium] 300lm, [high] 800lm
- Distance
- [low] 5m, [medium] 45m, [high] 95m
- Burn Time
- [low] 40h, [medium] 6h, [high] 1.7h
- Strap
- removable top strap
- Waterproof
- IP67
- Dimensions
- 23x17x5cm
- Claimed Weight
- (213g) without cord
- Activity
- trail running
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 26 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 11, 2024
Amazingly bright
Will be my go to headlamp when I need lots of light. It is adjustable and can produce many color options as well. On the heavy side but has a comfortable strap.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 11, 2024
Bright
Using for riding my bike to work so I don’t get hit by a car. Very bright. Haven’t got hit yet
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 24, 2024
Outstanding
Black diamond continues to make outstanding headlamps. I bought the Distance 1500 for use in attics , lights the whole place up.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 18, 2024
Bright!
Winters are long and dark, but this headlamp kept me going from dawn patrols to evening boulder sessions.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 25, 2024
One battery short…
Initial impressions: - lightweight - looks cool - minimal buttons👍 - battery indicator 👍 - smooth light transition - comfortable and good option with top strap -easy battery in and out. This is a bit expensive only having one battery, but only hardcore users will need two. Great lamp though.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 23, 2024
Worth it
I’ve had so many flash lights and head lamps over the years, I thought for a long time about making the upgrade to a quality headlamp and this one has not disappointed yet! When you want it to be bright it’s BRIGHT but an amazing feature is the auto dim, you set it where you like it for what you’re doing, but then you heard a bump? Or your significant other is trying to get your attention across the camp, you just tap what I call the “go button” and it’s 100% white light, for the perfect amount of time then it auto dims back to where you had it! Amazing… I often forget my cheaper headlamps are on a high setting and drain them! Color options are amazing, it has red and green like we all expect BUT let me tell you about BLUE! This is also the first headlamp I’ve had with a blue option and I LOVE it, I have several pieces of gear with neon paracord attached, or I have a neon green glow in the dark paracord dog leash and with blue everything is ultra violet! I can see my dogs leash on the trail like a black light reactive shirt at a rave lol! I’m very happy with this purchase and honestly wondering why I waited so long!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 19, 2024
New favorite headlamp
Night skiing, late climbs, spelunking, hiking, and more. Recommend buying a second battery pack which snaps in easily for longer trips.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 8, 2024
Features in a nice package
Not having a chance to use it yet (other than around the house), so far it seems great. The activation of the multitude of features is much more intuitive than other brands I have used in the past. Very glad for other color lights than red as in an incident, red light is very bad for identifying blood. The super high-beam tap on the side is great! I am curious if it will work gloves on. Balance of how it feels is really good too, many lights of this caliber droop either front or back, but I did not notice anything. I still need to try it over my helmet, but I do like the optional top strap for on my head directly.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 25, 2024
Solid running headlamp
Generally if I’m running through the night I’m pretty gassed. Smaller lights are fine if you’re fresh, but when the fatigue sets in it’s time to call in the big guns to keep your head in the game.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 16, 2024
Not compatible with Black Diamond Helmets
I purchased this for use with search and rescue due to is brightness and battery life. This headlamp has every feature I could possibly want with one huge drawback for those who use helmets; The size of the plastic that the battery and lamp portion of the light mount to to interfere with the clips on helmets. To get this to fit on a Black Diamond helmet, one needs to pry the clips open to the point where they feel like they will break to wedge the headlamp in. I would have expected this lamp to be compatible with Black Diamond helmets and I'm frustrated that I spent so much on this light only to have it be incompatible with helmets by the same manufacturer.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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