Black Diamond

Storm 450 Headlamp

20+ Years of BD Storms

I've had Storms for probably 20+ years. Of the original 4 I'm down to one still going strong. One one failed while two 'disappeared'. I 'was' a Petzl headlamp person. . . The Zoom (who remembers that battery!), Variations of Tikka's and then moved to DB. Bit make goos stuff but I like dealing with BD when something goes wrong. . . Generally the company, like Patagonia or Nordstroms just make is right. . . So when I had the chance I moved to BD Storms. The last iteration I had had 4 AAA batteries and a longer run time but I'd rather save a little weight (over all and bounce) so I'm thrilled with the new current model (8/2025). I use it for everything; Backpacking, Mountaineering, BC Skiing in a pinch, car repair, and looking under the bed. It's great, love the dimmable red light. Not sure I will use the green or blue but it doesn't add weight so what ever. I did not want the rechargeable version with the built in batter because I wanted the option to use AAAs. You never know where you will be in the world and you can get AAAs anywhere. AND regardless of how great lithium ion batteries are currently they still die. They all do. ALL OF THEM. . . so wanted the ability to replace the batteries, either with a new lithium ion or AAAs. A gripe - I would have give 5 stars if the I could charge the rechargeable BD 1500 Lith batteries without the huge bulky charger. Yes that would add bulk, weight and size but if I "could" recharge the removable battery with in the unit or directly while outside the unit (think micro or usbc) it would make this set up way more versatile. Charge a battery on the go with a solar panel on you pack, or directly from you power cell. . . or your phone. Anyways. . . thats my only grip. As for brightness, there is no reason you would need more Lumens than this outside of activities where you are moving fast. . . Night Skiing, Night Trail Running, Night Biking. . . If you're just walking. . . this thing is plenty bright. All the little beady eyes out there will still light up 50+ yards away:-)

Versatile and Solid

This headlamp provides a wide range of versatility with a spot beam and flood beam that have adjustable intensity (battery saver!) for any situation. It also has red, green, and blue lights and a locking feature so it doesn't turn on accidentally in your bag. It's small and light weight and you can use alkaline or a rechargeable battery cell. It's also waterproof! I've used this model for years and it's all I need. I just bought the newest version for me and my wife for backpacking trips and we love them.

Functions well. Bright light. Easy

Functions well. Bright light. Easy to use. Only issue is the BD 1500 battery doesn’t sit inside perfectly and the door doesn’t completely close when the BD 1500 battery is used. The light works fine but I’m guessing there will be issues with waterproofing now.

All around great!

I own 3 of these headlamps! I keep one in my hunting pack, truck and boat bag. That way I never forget one! Its just an all around great headlamp!

BEST ON THE MARKET

BEST HEADLAMP ON THE MARKET. Fantastic product. I've been the die hard who has been holding out on switching to Rechargeable battery systems. This one is top notch and I should have transitioned a long time ago. Eliminates the problems with regular battery corrosion and the battery life of these little packs is really amazing. Fantastic product. And for the price, you can easily justify carrying an extra one for those long multiple night hauls ! Headlamp functions are really simple to use and shockingly bright. Easy to pack and will take a ravishing amount of punishment.

Save your receipt.

Save your receipt because you are going to need it when you submit the warranty claim to have the broken latch replaced. The light works great, but the latch is garbage. The latch broke the first time within a day of purchase. Scheels kindly replaced it. The replacement lasted a little over a year until the latch broke in the same spot. Unfortunately, I no longer have the receipt so I am out of luck.

Great Light, poor construction

I really enjoyed having this light for about two years. I even purchased the rechargeable battery to go along with it. I love all the features with color options on the red light, and memory for brightness. Two big flaws in construction though, one is the battery indicator light is on the bottom and is on for a few seconds after you turn the light off, essentially blinding you when you turn the light off. The second is that the plastic latch to keep it water resistant and the battery seated, snapped in half after just under 2 years of use making the light inoperable. Warranty is still covered but replacement is a slight headache if you can't find the receipt through an authorized seller. Happy to have had the use I got out of it but I will be looking a different direction for lights.

Love this Headlamp ❤️‍🔥

I’ve always been a bit of a flashlight guy. As a kid I cost my dad a small fortune in D cells running down his baseball bat sized Maglite. I’ve been through more headlamps than I can count over the years. I picked up this particular one a few months ago and I have to say it has been by far the best headlamp I’ve ever had. The door fuel capability comes in handy, and the functions on this light are super useful and navigable. It’s great to having the brightness memory as well as the powertap feature to be able to instantly switch to max and back. One feature that stands out is the way each mode dims/brightens. I haven’t seen that on a light before. It also seems a lot brighter than 450 lumens at max. If you’re looking for a good reliable headlamp I truly don’t think in any way you could go wrong with these. Hope this helps

Storm 400 Replacement

The new Storm 450 is a really nice headlamp! I had to purchase this one to replace my Storm 400 that has a broken latch (no replacement part available). I hope the latch on this one lasts!

Bd storm

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I've put it through the wringer

Didn't realize shipping was going to take 2 weeks. Should've just order it off Amazon