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
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- 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 135 ratings
Review Summary
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Screen reader users: the following list provides a visual scale to illustrate the product fit. Please refer to the heading above for the fit type in text.Here's what customers have to say
The headlamp is praised for its brightness, lightweight design, and variety of lighting modes, making it suitable for various activities like camping, hiking, and work tasks. Customers appreciate the rechargeable battery option, easy-to-use controls, and the ability to remember previous brightness settings. Some minor criticisms include the battery compartment being a bit difficult to open and the headband being a bit thin. Overall, the product is considered an excellent headlamp that meets the needs of many outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 11, 2025
Bright and light
I have not used this on any hikes yet but it seems pretty bright and its lightweight, I also like the different settings
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 10, 2025
Great Lamp
I got this mainly for backpacking, and it’s been great. Great beam patterns, easy to use, and the lockout is a nice feature. The option for dual fuel is also pretty handy. Would definitely buy another one.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 10, 2025
Great headlamp
Super bright and works great. Really nice to have the locking ability. It works smooth and I love the way it dims. Only weird thing is the headlamp and box say it’s rechargeable even though it’s not and never said it was online. Great product though.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 8, 2025
Won't hold charge
Won't hold charge. 2 black diamond headlamps I own won't hold charge and never did. Never again.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 8, 2025
Nice headlamp
Enjoy the dual fuel capability of this lamp. Easy to use on the go.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 3, 2025
PowerTap is terrible "feature", had to return
I had an older Blackdiamond headlamp with the similar features but it got lost. I liked everything about this new Spot 400 headlamp except the PowerTap which is so easy to accidentally turn on. It will instantly go from your last low setting to Max Brightness and blind yourself and others while trying to adjust or turn the headlamp off. It's terrible 'feature' which you can't disable. I'll be returning this.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 2, 2025
Good device - once you figure it out
A little finicky to use (tiny tap to activate full power drove me crazy initially) — but it is the best wearable light i have found. 4 stars for no rechargeable power option.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 10, 2025
Perfect!
I purchased this for my husband based on an electrician's Reddit discussion board. He's blind in one eye and isn't a spring chicken anymore, so he needs as much light as possible. "Regular" headlamps weren't cutting it. This one "is amazing", "best I ever had", and I see him wearing it for all his projects around the house. It seems well-made. I hope it lasts. I foresee us purchasing the rechargeable battery!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 5, 2025
Not bad
I prefer my older spot but this one is pretty good. I don’t like the thin headband. Luckily my old headband fit on it with no problem. Build quality seems a little cheaper. The new button scheme didn’t take long at all to figure out.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 27, 2025
Failed at weak point
Both our Spot headlamps broke in the exact same place in less than a year. The fail point is the hinge to direct the light up or down.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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