Black Diamond Spot Headtorch

ts a head torch...but what a torch!

There are a million and one different headtorches available, so why did Adventure-Spec pick this one to sell? For many reasons, let start with a brief intro to the Spot in Black Diamond speak...

The Black Diamond Spot powers through the darkness, whether you're trail finding during an alpine start or hunting for rap anchors at midnight. Incredibly adaptable and super bright with 75 lumens at max setting, this compact powerhouse has a mode customizable to any fast-paced activity, from distance to dimming to strobe. Red SinglePower LEDs provide proximity lighting without cycling through the white mode, so you won't accidentally compromise night vision. A lock mode prevents accidental battery drain in your pack or while stored, and a 3-level power meter means you'll never be caught with a dead headlamp hours from camp.

OK, so what does that mean in practical terms, why are these features good and what else may be of benefit to an Adventure Motorcyclist?

1. Its powerful, if you need it bright to hunt for stuff in the dark thats far off you can really light up the night with this thing
2. Proximity mode is awesome for working on your bike, reading or using as a tent light hung from the roof. Think wide and soft beam.
3. The light is fully dimmable, so you can use it for ambient lighting. This also allows you to really eek out the battery life.
4. Its very lightweight and compact so you can leave it hung around the neck without it being annoying, saves losing it!
5. No lenses or fiddly bits to lose
6. The clip that attaches to the headband also allows the light to be attached to a goggle strap or any webbing, allowing the red mode to work as an auxiliary tail light.
7. No more flat batteries in your pocket with the easy to use 'Lock-Mode'
8. This is a quality item from one of the top mountaineering brands in the world. It wont let you down when you really need it

9. Its not a Petzl - be different!

So what are the cons?
There have to be some and its fair to say that anything with this many functions and only one button to access them is going to take a little getting used to. Luckily it has a little quick ref guide attached to the strap, so you can leave it on whilst you get used to it. After ten minutes when you're an expert, snip it off.

Click here for a video on life with the Spot!

Available in Black or Red.

LED Type :

DoublePower/2 SinglePower

Lumens :

75 (estimated)

Max Distances :

70 meters, estimated (DoublePower LED); 15 meters, estimated (2 SinglePower LEDs)

Max Burn Time :

200 hours, estimated (DoublePower LED); 250 hours, estimated (2 SinglePower LEDs)

Batteries :

3 AAA included

IPX Rating :

4