Why We Like The Spot 400 Headlamp
Details
- Lightweight headlamp for heavy-duty objectives on and off the wall
- Adjustable stretchy band stays secure on your head as you move
- Lock setting prevents accidental illumination in your pack and saves battery
- 400 lumen lights up the trail and adjusts to closer objects for clear visibility
- Item #BLDZ9J3
- Bulbs
- LED
- Power Source
- 3 AAA
- Batteries Included
- yes
- Modes
- dimming, strobe, red night-vision, lock
- Lumens
- [high] 400
- Distance
- [high] 100m
- Burn Time
- [high] 3.5 hrs
- Regulated Voltage
- yes
- Strap
- strap
- Remote Battery
- no
- Waterproof
- IPX8
- Includes
- headlamp, 3 AAA batteries
- Claimed Weight
- 3.7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years
- Activity
- climbing, hiking
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 105 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 6, 2025
love the features
Great to have lock and memory tap, so easy to use.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 2, 2025
Headlamp Flexibility
As a visually impaired person, over the last two years I have purchased four different headlamps of varying designs. The Spot 400, being the fifth, is the winner. Small enough to carry in a coat pocket to use when at appointments and needing lighting to sign documents, etc. With the addition of a AAA lithium ion charger package, it is available for all household chores. Nice compact design, comfortable headband with lighting options.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 25, 2025
Light in weight and bright
Best headlamp of all the black diamond headlamps that I own.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 23, 2025
Spot 400 headlamp
The instructions are all pictograms without wording. If you don't understand the pictures, you can't figure it out. I am still struggling with how to operate the lamp. The lamp is very good, but the instructions are why I am only giving 4 stars.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 22, 2025
My favorite headlamps
I have several versions of this headlamp and I love the compact form factor, the buttons with all the features including locking the headlamp so it doesn't come on in our pack.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 20, 2025
Durable and leight
I'm happy with this purchase - however it took a few mins to figure out how to add batteries!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 20, 2025
Bright and cheap
Can’t go wrong with a classic. Needed an additional spare as all my old ones seem to eventually break at either the battery clip or the clip that allows you to aim the light.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 8, 2025
Terrible for everyday use
I have a need for a headlamp every day. I do farm chores in the dark and wear a headlamp for hours every day. After my Petzl Tikka R wore out its headband, I wore cheapo triple-A battery headlamps from the hardware store and asked my dad for a nice rechargable headlamp for Christmas last year. He got me this and I've been suffering through using it for a year. I was initially excited - it's lightweight and I love the dual-fuel feature. I charged up the battery and started using it. I like the way you can change the brightness and flood vs. spotlight and it remembers where you left it when you turn it off and back on. But there are a few features on this headlamp that are just terrible and at this day and age should just not be an issue. 1. ) It's incredibly uncomfortable to wear for any longer than a few minutes. There is no padding and the bottom plastic edge of the headlamp digs into my forehead 2. ) The brightening feature is touch-activated and just simply accidently brushing your hand on it turns it on or off. Additionally, it reacts to moisture which is no bueno in the rain. Even my raincoat hood activates it. 3. ) The battery life is terrible for every day use. It simply doesn't last. I'm constantly wearing it down to low power and straining to see because it goes into reserve, and eventually just cuts off completely. Maybe this headlamp would be ok to live in the bottom of my pack as an emergency backup with fresh batteries, but honestly even then I would second guess having to rely on it. Super disappointed and I will be going back to Petzl 100%
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 5, 2025
Solid head lamp.
Great for early mornings on the skin track and light weight enough to not be an issue. Feels sturdy enough to last for years upon years.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 4, 2025
Great Headlamp for Kids
Awesome headlamp for kids who are ready for a solid option for camping and hiking outside.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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