We love talking to anglers about favorite gear items. And time and time again, when we expect rods or reels will be named as essential and favorite gear, anglers more often than not name items such as sunglasses and headlamps. Let’s face it, the ability to see is vital in fishing. And with that, we thought it was about time to highlight a favorite headlamp we recently reviewed.
There is a lot of variety out there for headlamps. Runners have different needs than hunters for example. After trying out a variety of different headlamps — many of them are phenomenal — we’ve decided to first highlight the Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp.
This lightweight, easily packable headlamp is well-suited for anglers and our needs that range from everything from gearing and rigging up in the dark to trekking on a trail. We’ve listed some pros and cons of the Storm 400 Headlamp based on our experience:
Pros
- Lightweight.
Some headlamps have more features but also more straps, wires, and more. This is easily packable and takes up little space and is easy to not notice when wearing it. - Comfortable
Back in the day, a headlamp might mean a headache. A comfortable adjustable strap allows for the right fit. - Battery Life
Black Diamond states that the battery will go for 5 hours at the high setting and 150 hours at the low setting. We imagine cold temperatures might alter this. Yet to be determined, but we’ve had this in use in temperatures around 0 degrees, and so far so good. - Waterproof and Dustproof
Black Diamond states that this headlamp’s “sealed housing withstands immersion over 1m for 30 minutes.” After all, we are in dusty, dirty, and wet environments. This is important. - Adjustable LED light settings
Numerous options allow for ideal light settings for different environments and uses.
Cons
- Housing Materials
The light weight is nice, but the housing plastic does feel a little cheap. No complaints to date about durability, but it is on our radar. - Batteries
We’d love to have this take fewer than four AAA batteries, but the light running time is impressive, so it’s a tradeoff.
The Storm 400 Headlamp overall seems to be a great fit for anglers. This headlamp comes in numerous colors and presently costs $49.95.
To learn more about the Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp, please click here.