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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 really interesting product. For local walks and camping it'd be the bee's knees, says Dan Bailey, but it's let down on the hills by the critical lack of a locking function.

7 Mar

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New Storm 500-R and Spot 400-R - best burn time in their class?

The Spot and the Storm have been around for years. Robust and pretty powerful for their size, they're each a good solid choice for climbers and hillwalkers. A recent upgrade has improved their output and burn times: so which model better meets ...

10 9 Jan

Silva Trail Runner Free H - more than just a runner's headtorch

With its smooth tilting head and power lead cleverly integrated into the headband, the Trail Runner Free is a much more adaptable torch than the name suggests, and will be of interest not just to runners, but to hillwalkers too....

6 May, 2022

Black Diamond Onsight 375 headtorch

Though aimed at rock climbing, the Onsight 375 is equally good for other uses, says Dan Bailey. It won't win the lumens arms race, but this robust and weatherproof model would make a solid main light for winter climbing and hillwalking, and its ability to...

3 30 Nov, 2021

Black Diamond Sprint 225 and Flare headtorches

Sometimes you just want a simple and lightweight headtorch, not a bulky powerhouse. Dan Bailey reviews two new...

7 Sep, 2021

PETZL IKO CORE - gimmick or innovation?

With its unique fit, the IKO CORE is a genuinely different and innovative headtorch. But whether it's much better than...

14 8 Dec, 2020

Petzl SWIFT RL - One Headtorch to Rule Them All?

The SWIFT RL offers an amazingly heavyweight power output in a light and compact package, says Rob Greenwood,...

57 22 Sep, 2020

Group Test Compact Headtorches

Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five...

18 31 Dec, 2019

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MPOWERD Luci Lights - New Big String and Luci Beam

Solar power lighting specialists MPOWERD introduced two new products - The new Big String and Luci Beam.

2 18 May

BioLite launches 2nd generation range of HeadLamps

BioLite's new, 2nd generation range of HeadLamps redefines the rechargeable landscape. Exceptional lumen quality and USB rechargeable power are packed into a compact and lightweight profile with an unprecedented no-bounce fit.

9 Nov, 2022

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