Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp
$74.95
Super bright and powered by a convenient, long-lasting, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the Black Diamond Storm 500-R headlamp throws 500 lumens up to 120 m to light up the path ahead.
Imported.
Best Use | Backpacking Camping |
Bulb Type | LED |
Bulb Detail | White / red / blue / green LED |
Red Light Mode | Yes |
Beam Type | Flood / Spot |
Max Light Output (Lumens) | 500 lumens |
Light Output | High: 500; medium: 250; low: 6 lumens |
Max Beam Distance (m) | 120 meters |
Beam Distance | High: 120; medium: 60; low: 12 meters |
Brightness Levels | Variable |
Strobes | 5 + SOS |
Average Run Time | High: 7; medium: 19; low: 350 hours |
Rechargeability | Rechargeable |
Batteries | Integrated rechargeable 2400 mAh lithium-ion |
Dimensions | 5 x 4 x 2 inches |
Water-Resistance Rating | IPX7 |
Weight With Batteries | 3.5 ounces |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
REVIEWS
a month ago
Enjoy rechargibility and not going thru batteries, multi color choices and brightness of lumens.
· Age
· 65–74
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Yes
3 months ago
Excellent headlamp for most all needs. Long lasting rechargeable battery is a huge plus. Bright illumination on the highest setting lighting a clear 55+ feet in front of you. You can also dim the light, which is a useful feature and helps save battery power when you don’t need a super bright light. Highly recommend!
· Age
· 35–44
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Yes
5 months ago
Was super reliable and bright. I loved the range of features.
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Yes
5 months ago
If you want a super bright headlamp that offers extra features, this one is for. You have a flood, spot and color light option. Love that this has a touch or “Powertouch” technology which allows you change from brightest to dimmest light w/ a quick tap on the right bottom side of the light. It was a bit complicated learning the bottoms but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to use.
· Age
· 25–34
Recommends this product
Yes
6 months ago
Firstly anyone reading this review should know that I'm a senior with some cognitive impairment and a movement disorder. Learning new gadgets is not as automatic as it used to be. With that said, this new light is definitely a keeper.
I have owned at least a dozen different lights over the years. Some wore out or were broken in accidents, some were lost or given away...but of all those that came before this is the best yet and destined to be my new go-to!
I have used lighting and will continue to use lighting for a variety of activities including: hiking (Whitney and Zion), overnight backpacking, camping (cooking, reading, navigation, or taking a whiz in Bear country in the middle of the night), festivals (like the Rogue Burn in (2021), off road adventures in my 4WD, group camp settings, emergency roadside repairs and early morning or late evening photo shoots. I even use them around the house or garage for repairs when extra light is needed! I carry one or two in the truck at all times
So why the high praise?
The output of light is huge!
There are many options on how to use it.
Battery life (so far) is really long.
It's comfortable to wear and it's two button design is easy to learn!
There are two main white LED's that control white light output and a smaller LED to control colored light output (red, green or blue). Only two buttons; one controls the main white light which is really great at providing light on the periphery of my vision, and the other controls the small white high beam (for distance) and the red, blue and green led. Three of the LED's can be used as strobes: the small and large white lights and small red LED. All lights are infinitely dimmable.
There is also a touch sensor on the right side of the light (when being worn) that can be used tap out a Morse code for emergency signaling in one of the colored light modes.
The initial battery life is pretty amazing I have had in on and off for over 4 1/2
hours at various different levels. I have noticed though that to save battery life it will begin to automatically auto dim as the battery gets weaker. Still you have at least some light go work with.
Again major kudo's for ease of operation, simplicity of design, excellent peripheral lighting and super bright high beam as well as comfort!
· Age
· 65–74
Recommends this product
Yes
6 months ago
The headlamp fits comfortably and is easy to adjust. I wore it for a long period of time outdoors from late evening into the night, during vigorous activity to test it out. Its quite bright and the adjustable light works well in different situations. I love the rechargeable battery and it holds a charge for several hours. Very pleased.
· Age
· 45–54
Recommends this product
Yes
6 months ago
This headlight was great on hikes and walking the dogs in the neighborhood. Not much bounce when walking and the light is bright enough to see everything I need to see. The band is comfortable and easy enough to adjust without taking it off. The switching of brightness while wearing is also pretty simple. Being able to take it off the head band and put it on my chest bag strap was helpful on the buggy night. The angle of the light stays while running, which is something I have had problems with other models in the past so that was a huge plus. I did charge it over a week before I used it and even after that week, then 4 hours of use, it was still good. A week after that without a charge and it is still full brightness so I will stash this in my bag without worrying how charged it is. I believe it holds it's charge for quite some time. The only thing I didn't like was the weight of the light itself. A little too heavy for me on the head when running, creating a little bounce. Considering the ease of use, comfortability, and adaptability of it, that's not a big enough concern to knock it down a star.
· Age
· 45–54
Recommends this product
Yes