Storm 450 Headlamp
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Whether we are making a camp meal after dark or we need light to get back to the trailhead from the backcountry, we know we can trust the Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp. This compact headlamp can use either 3 AAA batteries or the BD 1500 Li-ION battery to power a bright LED bulb that can shine a bright light all over the trail or a small red light that doesn’t blind our camping partners. This versatile and reliable functionality means there is always a spot in our pack for the Storm 450.
Details
- Capable headlamp ready for adventures of any kind
- LED bulb offers impressive brightness at 450 lumens
- Elastic strap locks in a secure fit over hats, helmets
- Waterproofing allows for full accidental water submersion
- Long distance light beam lets you move through the dark
- Multiple modes allow you to easily switch up the light beam
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- Bulbs
- LED
- Power Source
- DUAL FUEL (BD 1500 LI-ION or 3 AAA)
- Batteries Included
- 3 AAA
- Modes
- full strength proximity, full strength distance, dimming, strobe, red, green, blue, lock
- Lumens
- [high] 450, [medium] 180, [low] 8
- Distance
- [high] 100m, [medium] 60m, [low] 9m
- Burn Time
- [alkaline AAA] (high) 2hr, (medium) 4.5hr, (low) 175hr
- Strap
- elastic
- Waterproof
- IPX67
- Claimed Weight
- [headlamp] 2oz, [3 AAA] 2.2oz, [BD 1500 Li-ION] 1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years
- Activity
- camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, backpacking
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 76 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 29, 2023
Storm 450 - Great for runners
I love this head lamp. Six years ago I purchased my first headlamp for running from a French company specializing in such devices. I really liked it but one day I wore it in the rain and it never worked again :0 After that I bought a "no-name" headlamp which was relatively inexpensive and worked ok but didn't have all the features I really wanted - and it was much bigger and felt clunky on my forehead. I went online and found EXACTLY what I was looking for at Black Diamond. As a runner I want a headlamp to be able to do TWO things: 1. Cast a constant bright beam when running in the dark so I can see where I'm going and where my feet are landing. 2. Convert to a strobe/flashing light when I'm running in high-traffic areas where it's important for me to be seen. It's hard to find a headlamp that has both features but the Storm 450 does. The headlamp is very light and has a low profile - it's not clunky at all. Also it has a locking battery compartment with a tight seal - I'm not at all worried about wearing it in the rain. I expect this to be the last headlamp I purchase for a long while :)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 28, 2023
Quality as usual
This is the second Black Diamond light that I have purchased. The first one is still going strong after years of use in the barn. I bought this one to carry in our vehicle in case of a break down while travaling.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 28, 2023
What a light, and what exceptional customer service.
I have owned the Storm 450 for a little over a year now. In that time it has been my go to for camping, fishing, house work, and all around hands free illumination needs. The settings and adjustments for the different lights have been way more useful than I thought they would be and the battery life has been on par with my needs. My only con thus far is that the battery indicator kind of blinds me when I turn it off. However, it is a small trade to make for all the other sweet features that it has. Recently the latch broke on the door that holds the batteries in the device. I thought for sure I would be up a creek, but with a quick chat with customer service (shout out to Bailey) I was dispatched a replacement part straight to my door. Closing thoughts: Just get the thing, awesome light with a quality name behind it. NUFF SAID
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 26, 2023
Nice light but has some fairly major flaws
This headlamp is a real nice unit, i like the new smooth hinge system thats very finely adjustable. 3 gripes about it... Compared to the older Storm 400 this one has alot less focused main beam which defuses the light more but significantly reduced the usable distance pf the spot beam vs the more focused spot beam of the older version. Minor gripe. 2 major flaws of this light is (1) the weak battery latch lever that breaks way too often & (2) the battery level indicator light being on the bottom of the light housing ends up glaring in your eyes when its on your head. This blue light glare on your eyes is anoyyibg and also takes away from your ight vision especially when using the red light for the specific reason of keeping your night vision. Side mounted battery indicator lights are a much better design.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 14, 2023
Quality and Reliability
I've gone through many headlamps and I've finally found the one I'll stick with and buy multiples of. Easy to use and long battery life. The dual fuel is an added bonus. The settings are exactly what I need in a lamp, to include the red light. The waterproofing seals the deal for me. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 12, 2023
High quality headlamp
This has been durable, with good battery life and easy to use controls. Memory function for last used settings is great as I generally only use red light on the lowest setting Only downside is the battery indicator it shows you when you turn it off can be a bit bright. That being said, it’s useful to know your battery status before the lamp starts failing so this is a minor issue. Would highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 10, 2023
Great Lamp & Customer Service
My Storm 400 Headlamp broke recently. Customer service was swift and wonderful. I chose this Storm 450 as a replacement and love it. The design is better and clearly less prone to the latch breakage the previous purchase suffered.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 26, 2023
This thing SUCKS. DO NOT BUY.
I thought it was the best ever, great light, great adjustability, hooray! And then I pulled it out of the lid compartment of my pack and that little clamp that holds the headlamp together had broken. Do you know how well the lamp works without that little clamp? IT DOESNT. So here I am, in the dark, in the woods, trying to navigate with a headlamp that I have to hold in my hand because the batteries will fall out if I don't. Crap design.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 26, 2023
Headlamp
Great head lamp but didn’t full read description. The rechargeable battery wasn’t included. just be sure you order that at the same time.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 23, 2023
Original and replacement broke on first use
This light has great features and brightness. The original broke upon opening the package while the replacement broke while being used in the field the first time. Both broke in the same way. The latch holding the battery door shut failed. I figured the first was a fluke, but if appears systemic.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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