Good design, mediocre execution

I really love this thing on paper. Lightweight, rechargeable, and the flush-mounted light unit integrated into the headband is a great use of the newer fabric manufacturing tech that's out there. Unfortunately, the ideas are there but the execution is lacking. The top button is tiny and difficult to press, the rotation mechanism for the light is wobbly and weak compared to my BD headlamp, and you can tell that any amount of water from above is going to end up inside the un-sealed electronics.

Quinn Rohlf

Great for a run, not the backcountry

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

When I'm camping or hiking red mode is huge for my eyes and battery life. I love how bright the red mode is on this lamp, but where most headlamps would get me through at least a week of nocturnal tasks in the backcountry, the BioLite got me three days. I wish I could dim the red LED. Personal observation: Because the lamp sits so close to my forehead, the beam sometimes grazes the tip of my nose which can be a little distracting.

mvnclv

Trades weight for weatherproof

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I had really high hopes for this headlamp, and at first it seemed like it was going to live up to the hype. It is extremely comfortable, bright, lightweight, user friendly, and thoughtfully designed. Unfortunately, it took less than one rainstorm while guiding to kill it. It now only blinks red twice when the power button is pressed. I submitted a claim to BioLite over a week ago regarding its untimely demise, and they have yet to get back to me. So far, I’m not particularly impressed. If you only ever use your headlamp in dry conditions, I’d highly recommend this headlamp. If however, there’s even the slightest chance of precipitation, don’t bother.

Weston H.

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Stephen Sramek

Bright and Affordable

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've been using one of these lamps for the last 6/8 months and it's become my go to lamp. The band is more comfortable than my other headlmaps because the weight is distributed front and rear vs. all up front on your forehead. This lamp bounces less and keeps the light where you want it. The lamp is BRIGHT, brighter than my BD Storm and a Petzl lamp I've used frequently. For the price, I think it's going to be tough to beat this headlamp and the solar/sustainability story behind the brand is something I can get behind, well done Biolite!

Morgan Griffith