If you’re an adventurous person who likes going camping, hiking in the night or just wants to go for a run in the park after the sun has set, then you need a form of lighting to guide you through and make sure you don’t bump into a tree or trip from a rock and injure yourself. The best way to avoid embarrassment? Carry a torchlight with you.
However, carrying a hand-held torchlight is not always the most convenient option as you might need your hands to perform different activities at the same time, like setting up the camp. So the best hands-free solution to this, is the head LED torch. The head torch is the perfect piece of equipment that will illuminate even the darkest paths, ensuring you don’t trip as well as that you can work on setting up that camp, drive a bike, run and so on.
The offer on the market for head LED torch is so large and there are models that can fulfill multiple needs. Depending on what you will most frequently use it for, you should look for different features in a head torch. Here are some things you should consider before buying one.
- The budget is one of the first things you should consider before getting a head LED torch. Decide on how much you are willing to spend and decide what features you consider most important on the head torch. Some torches will have more lumens than others, but their battery would naturally drain faster. By deciding how often and how much illumination you need, you will be able to narrow down the choice significantly.
- The second thing you should consider is the battery. Batteries are generally divided into two categories – rechargeable and non-rechargeable. A torch light with rechargeable batteries might be more expensive to buy, but in the long run, by not having to spend money on batteries on semi-regular basis will prove to be the cheaper choice. So it’s always a good idea to think ahead, and think about how often you will use the head torch.
- Furthermore, depending on where the batteries are placed, the comfort may vary. So it’s always a good idea to test the head torch and see how well it fits. Larger head torches will have a strap in order to secure the head torch safely.
- And last but not least, you should consider waterproof models if you intend to use the torch under water. You should always look to buy one with ingress protection of 9 (scaled 0-9) which will last you for about 30 minutes under water.
