![]() Finally, the dimmest setting offers just six lumens at 10m, so you can use your torch as a lantern or hand torch. The top beam offers 500 lumens at a 100m distance, while the mid-setting is a crowd-pleasing 100 lumens at a 45m distance. With a maximum power of 500 lumens and three easy-to-adjust brightness settings, this light will see you right on the trail and pavement, as well as at night-time BBQs and campsites. The result is a torch that’s extremely comfortable to wear.Īs the entire unit, including the battery pack, weighs just 79g, this is an ideal piece of equipment for anyone wanting to train at their peak without feeling weighed down. It also features the brand’s unique airfit technology, allowing air to circulate above and under the band. It’s super thin, so not much is in contact with your face. The headband on this Petzl running torch is a joy. ![]() A decent running torch should have a lightweight, breathable band that’s comfortable to wear. A chafed red line around the top of your forehead is never a good look. If you’re a sweaty runner (that’s most of us, surely?), the material of the band that holds the torch in place is important. Each head torch offers a different beam distance too – some will light your path up to 100m in front of you, if you really want to floodlight your path, but this is likely to annoy other pavement users if you’re running in busy environments. Lights with less than 300 lumens are more than enough for urban areas, whereas 300-plus is more suited to countryside adventures and trails. A light’s intensity is measured in units of lumens. When considering a head torch, think carefully about brightness – you don’t want to blind others you’re running with. We’ve included a couple of them in our round-up, with the advantage being you never have to think about moving your head, as it will automatically light up the direction in which you’re running. Some head torches also come with a chest strap, so you have the option of wearing it on your head or around your body. They’re incredibly easy to use, too – simply make sure the battery is charged, strap on the head torch, hit the power button and look in the direction you need to illuminate. ![]() Not only will it help you see where you’re going and avoid tripping over obstacles, it will also keep you safe on the road, by making you more visible, even if you run in an area that has streetlamps. ![]() As the daylight hours are shorter in winter, one of the most useful running accessories you can equip yourself with is a headtorch. ![]()
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