HEADTORCHES buying guide

Even on summer hikes, it's much better to carry a headtorch and not need it than suffer the consequences if you get caught out. Here's what to look for.

1 BATTERIES Most modern headtorches use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, while others use AA or AAA batteries. Consider how easy it will be to change the batteries, possibly in the dark with cold/wet hands and away from an electrical supply to recharge them. 2 TILT FUNCTION This will allow you to direct the beam of light – for example to the ground ahead of you, a map, or to the tent guy line you're tightening. This needs to be easily adjustable, but not so loose and floppy that it fails to stay in place. 3 LIGHT OUTPUT Light output is measured in lumens up to 200 lumens is ideal for camping and general walking, 200+ lumens for navigating open hillsides. Higher powers are useful for terrain with few features, and activities such as mountain biking, running…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023

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