Headlamps, lanterns & flashlights

Brightness, runtime and charging for headlamps (head torches), lanterns and flashlights (torches).

What to check before you buy

  • Lumens and runtime for each mode, and whether the figures follow the ANSI/PLATO FL1 standard.
  • Built-in rechargeable battery, standard batteries or both, and how it charges.
  • The water resistance rating (IPX) the maker states, and the weight on your head or in your bag.
  • A red light mode, a lock that stops it switching on in a bag, and an adjustable beam.
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