Product Review - The Best Head Torches

NightBuddy™: The world’s #1 “zero bounce” 230° LED headlamp for perfect night vision anywhere, anytime.

The NightBuddy™ 230° headlamp offers an unrivalled field of light for wide illumination in any situation. With a “zero bounce” design, it’s the headlamp that’s loved by night owls the world over. Turn it on with the wave of your hand and prepare to see and be seen at night like never before!

Aomeiqi Headlamp LED Headlight T-Rex Head Torch

Aomeiqi

There’ll be no need to coax kids into wearing a head torch thanks to Aomeiqi’s design, themed on a T-Rex. It’s fitted with a bright LED light in the mouth and two red bulbs in the eyes, bringing the design to life. What’s more, it not only lights up but it roars too, making it a must-have at their next sleepover. Powered by 3x AAA batteries.

Victoper Head Torch Rechargeable

Victoper

A heavy duty design that’s ideal for outdoor work, this extremely powerful torch acts like a second sun projecting 18000 lumens to turn night to day. Waterproof and with clips for builders helmets, the rechargeable head torch offers a cool eight lighting modes, including main headlights, auxiliary lights, low and high modes and a flashing red. The rechargeable USB LED lamp can also rotate through 90 degrees, offering excellent flexibility and allowing you to train the light exactly where it’s needed.

Eurohike 12 LED Head Torch

Eurohike

The outdoors specialists has this lightweight yet powerful head torch currently at 50 per cent off - was: £7, now: £3.50. Offering high intensity light, it uses 12 ultra-bright LED bulbs and four settings to project a beam of light that goes up to 100m. Requires 3x AAA batteries.

LE Head Torch, [2 Pack] Super Bright 1300L LED Headlamp

LE

Whether you’re taking the kids on their first fishing trip or just having a simple camp out in the garden, keep them safe and visible with this twin pack of adjustable head torches. There are four modes including a flashing red light in case of emergencies. The light can be rotated through 45 degrees, offering light exactly where you need it. Requires 3x AAA batteries.

BioLite Headlamp 200

BioLite

Whether you’re off on a hike, a run, or marathon cycle ride, light your way with BioLite’s head torch. The compact design offers four settings as well as white and red light, which comes in handy at night. On a full charge via the USB cable, you’ll get 40 hours of power on the lowest setting, while high beam gives you three. It’s comfortable to wear too, weighing just 50g.

Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp

Black Diamond

If you’re in hot pursuit of outdoor adventure in the UK, waterproof kit is key. From outdoor specialists Black Diamond, this head torch will have you seeing in all kinds of weather, come rain or shine. It uses 4x AAA batteries to power the LED, blasting out up to 400 lumens on the top setting. Light too strong? PowerTap Technology allows instant transitioning between full and dimmed power. When it comes to settings, it’s got variety too - proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision, and lock mode. Whatever’s in your path, this headlamp will help you on your way to conquering it. Available in six colours.

Petzl Tikka Headtorch

Petzl

Want something a little more stylish than a plain old black strap? Petzl’s Tikka design comes in fetching green tones, putting the fun in functionality. The compact head torch offers three lighting modes including a wide beam pattern for proximity lighting and extended distance vision. It incorporates a phosphorescent reflector so you can find it easily in the dark - no need to fumble around in a pitch black tent.

Hocerlu Head Torch

Hocerlu

Offering a pleasingly bright halo of light, this head torch offers both a wide beam and targeted spotlight in one. The silicone shell is comfortable to wear for long periods and is adjustable too, making it a great option for both adults and children alike. Fully charged, you’ll get up to eight hours of run time when on low floodlight mode, while the more powerful high setting offers 2.5 hours of juice, all switched on with a button or sensor. Bring brightness with five modes including strobe.

Victoper Wesho Rechargeable Headlight

Victoper

Offering awesome levels of illumination, you’ll become a human lamp thanks to Victoper’s headlight which uses advanced 1*L2 + 2* R2 LED bulbs to flood your space with light. Granted it’s not the longest lasting on our list - four hours charge time gives double that of usage, around 8 hours - but if you’re only expecting to use it for light use, it’s a sound purchase at this price.

Knog Bandicoot 100 Headlamp

Knog

Boasting a sleek silicone design that joggers and marathon-trainers will love, this stylish head torch not only offers a powerful light at range up to 40m but it’s waterproof to grade level IP67 too, so a useful piece of kit to wear in all weathers. Chargeable via a USB cable makes it eco-friendly too. Bye-bye batteries. You can expect 80 hours of light on five modes and four settings, making it incredibly versatile too. Available in a choice of four colours.