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Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all have their impressive points, each is best suited to a slightly different use. Which would be the bright choice for you?

26 2 Feb

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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last 12 months of rigorous in-the-field use, the review team have picked their personal highlights. Here it is, our...

6 Dec, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands are increasing their use of recycling. To highlight these efforts, we look at a diverse range of products featuring significant...

3 3 Oct, 2023

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces in...

3 16 Jun, 2023

Silva Terra Scout - eco friendly headtorch

Made of hemp and recycled plastic, superbly simple to use, and with a lovely quality of light, the Terra Scout is a...

7 Mar, 2023

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and...

27 Dec, 2022

Silva Trekking Poles Carbon

Robust, comfy to handle, and reasonably lightweight, Silva's carbon fibre poles are also pretty good value compared to similar...

2 Dec, 2022

OTS Trade Show Reports

For the first time since the pandemic UKC and UKH have attended an actual, real life trade show, OTS in Liverpool. Here are the...

8 4 Aug, 2022

Latest News

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Silva FREE: the world's first modular head torch

Silva's new Free head torches create a new concept: modularity. Buy one of the Free models, then swop different light units and batteries around to create the perfect set-up for your activity.

29 26 Sep, 2023

Silva this Summer

This summer, Swedish company Silva is extending its Terra sustainability story into its range of compasses, introducing some beautifully made carbon trekking poles, and getting fast-and-light with their Strive Light Black running vests.

6 Jul, 2023

Silva Spectra - 10,000 Lumen Headlamp

Extreme sports call for an extreme headlamp. Spectra's incredibly strong light output of 10 000 lumen turns night into day and gives you more training hours, more commitment, more speed and more adrenaline. Spectra comes in two models: Spectra A,...

36 8 Nov, 2022

Silva Terra Scout - A Huge Sustainability Step Forward

Silva's new Terra Scout head torches represent both a performance upgrade, and a huge sustainability...

12 Oct, 2022

Silva Trail Runner Free Head Torch

Trail Runner Free is a comfortable and lightweight headlamp for everyone who loves running. Its features and light beam...

4 17 Dec, 2021

Silva Trail Speed 5X Head Torch

Trail Speed 5X is the ultimate headlamp from Silva, compact and powerful, combined with a slim and rechargeable 3.5 Ah...

16 Dec, 2021

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Competition WINNER - Win a Silva FREE 1200 XS Head Torch

Silva's new Free range brings a new concept to head torches: modularity. Buy one of the Free models, then swop different lamp units and batteries around to create the perfect set-up for your activity; all are available as separate items, along ...

16 Oct, 2023

Competition WINNER - Win a Silva Terra Scout

Silva's new Terra Scout head torches represent both a performance upgrade, and a huge sustainability step forward on the previous Scout models. Here's your chance to win one!

20 Oct, 2022