Black Diamond makes great gear and this is no exception. If you want an all-around light with short range and long range capability, then this is for you. I wanted to be able to remove the battery pack and store it in my jacket for cold and wet weather use so I chose this lamp. It's a great bit of kit.

I purchased the Polar Star in preparation for three late season remote lake kayaking trips lasting close to one month total. It performed “brilliantly.” The single L.E.D. was perfect for camp chores and the halogen for distances and night paddling. The detachable battery pack snug in my chest pocket made the Polar Star headband and housing virtually weightless. The same three batteries were used on each trip. I’ll never return to handheld light in the outback again! I highly recommend this great hands-free tool by Black Diamond for any outdoor enthusiast. Good stuff!

I bought the Polar headlamp for my son who is in the Marine Corp serving in Iraq. He love it, it allows him to use both hands and provides light at night for him to complete his taks.

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I am pleased with the Polar Star. It's very basic and easy to operate. I'm a part of a special unit and we do a lot of rock climbing and winter survival training. The detachable battery pack is a plus. The lamp functions well overall, but lacks the luxuries of other lamps that have red filters and more LEDs. Nevertheless, the halogen light is very bright. For the price, however, this is a good lamp: comfortable, easy to operate, and reliable.