You never know how important a headlamp is until you find yourself hiking in a pitch black forest without a hint of detail around you. That's the type of adventure situation the Energizer 3 LED Headlight has pulled me through over and over again, and I'm grateful.
After evaluating a dozen more expensive headlights in outdoor gear shops, I found the Energizer 3 LED Headlight in the battery display at a regular department store. What caught my attention was that the headlight featured two white lights and one red light. The white lights have obvious benefits in a dark environment. The red light is critical if you have to read a map or work with equipment, and you don't want to blow your night vision.
The LED lamps burn brightly for 50 hours when powered by 3 AAA batteries. And the casing is weatherproof, not waterproof.
Other pluses of the Energizer 3 LED Headlight: 1) The unit is lightweight. 2) The headstrap fully adjustable, so you'll get just the right tightness without giving yourself a migraine. 3) The light face is on a hinge, so you can aim it straight ahead or at the ground, to meet your needs.
There hasn't been a situation where the Energizer 3 LED Headlight failed me. But if I was going on a long trek, I'd bring two just to be safe. They're that inexpensive!
