Best little headlamp around

By Matthew Johnson Ranked #664 - Headlamps June 14, 2009

In two years my Gizmo has never let me down. It's bright enough for night hikes and has a second brightness setting that works well around camp or in your tent. It doesn't have a spotlight like the BD Spot or other lamps with 1-watt LEDs but I haven't come across a situation in which that has been a necessity for me.

Battery life has just been awesome for me. I spend 30 to 40 nights in a tent every year (and use it to grill all winter) and I've only replaced the batteries once or twice in the two years I've owned my Gizmo. A few people mentioned something about poor performance in the cold, but that's just how batteries work. Keep it in your pocket to keep it warm until you need some light and it will be fine. I've routinely used it in temps around 0 F without problems. If you need a headlamp for prolonged lighting in the cold buy one with a battery pack separate from the light... that's why they made them.

You can't beat it for $20 and most people don't need anything more than the Gizmo. If you need a spotlight, buy a spotlight. If you don't, get a Gizmo. Plus, it only weighs a couple of ounces with batteries. Score. There's a reason I recommend it to every customer at my store in need of a headlamp.

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