Black Diamond Icon

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The Icon is a headlamp made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Icon is a 3-watt LED spotlight with four super bright LEDs for brilliant close-up range lighting. This lamp is compatable with the NRG Battery system. Its battery powered meter uses 3 indicator lights: green (50% or more), yellow (20% or more), and red (less than 20%). Wt. 7 oz. (including batteries). Runs on 3 AA batteries, included. ModeFunctional Burn TimeDistance (with fresh batteries) 0 hrs.0.5 hrs.10 hrs. High90 hrs.23m20m15m Medium108 hrs.17m14m12m Low164 hrs.12m11m11m"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp uses two different types of LED bulbs to give you ultra-bright lighting when you need it and to save battery power when you don't. The 3-watt center bulb has three settings for light up to 80 meters. Switch to the four SuperBright LED bulbs to get a 200-hour burn time when a lot of light isn't necessary. This combination of long-distance lighting and long burn time makes the Black Diamond Icon Headlamp a stand-out choice for everything from backpacking to climbing to night skiing. In fact, it impressed Rock and Ice so much that they gave it their Best In Gear Award."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp utilizes dual LED bulbs to give you the best of both worlds; extra bright lighting when you need it and efficient battery use when you don't. The versatility this affords makes it perfectly suited for every activity from night skiing to alpine climbing. The Black Diamond NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit is compatible with the Black Diamond Icon 3-Watt LED Headlamp. The Black Diamond NRG Kit is the first rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery kit to come onto the headlamp market. This simple kit is user friendly, the easy wall recharger is similiar to a basic cell phone charger. The NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit can also be purchased here Black Diamond Icon Features: TriplePower LED spotlight plus 4 SinglePower LEDs emit 100 lumens (max setting) for brilliant long- and close-range lighting Powered by 3 AA batteries or the NRG Rechargeable Battery Single Positron switch activates 7 different settings and 2 modes Battery-power meter uses 3 indicator lights: green (50% or more), yellow (20% or more) and red (less than 20%) Faceted reflector maximizes distance of beam Protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle (IPX 4) Battery Life 3 Watt(1) Superbright(4) Hi 85 h 90 h Med 110 h 108 h Lo 145 h 164 h Distance (Max) 3 Watt(1) Superbright(4) t 0 h 100 m 23 m t 0:30 h 80 m 20 m t 10 h 35 m 15 m"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Icon Headlamp (Fall 2009) The Icon Headlamp by Black Diamond is for serious night owls. Its compact front housing holds the three-watt LED flanked by four SuperBright LEDs to produce either a night-piercing searchlight-up to 80 meters-or bright ambient lighting. The Icon's battery-power meter uses three colored indicator lights to intuitively display remaining battery power-green (50% or more), yellow (20% or more) and red (less than 20%). Battery-saving circuitry and a glove-friendly Positron switch enable you to access multiple brightness settings and strobe mode for both the three watt and the Superbright LEDs.Weight: Without batteries: 116 g (4.1 oz) With alkaline batteries: 188 g (6.6 oz) Maximum Distance with Fresh Batteries: 80 m estimated (3 Watt LED) 23 m estimated (LEDs) Maximum Burn Time: 170 H estimated (3 Watt LED on low setting) 200 H estimated (LEDs on low setting) IPX Waterproof Rating: 4Bulb Type: 3-watt LED and four SuperBright LEDs Battery Power: Three AA included Optional 6 volt rechargeable battery sold separately NiMH battery compatible Constant Illumination: NoElectronics: Battery-power meter, three brightness settings in both modes and strobe illumination in SuperBright LED mode. Compatible with BD rechargeable battery system (sold separately)."

User Reviews

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Reviewed by Keith E Royer, Aug 01, 2009

"Would be 5 stars but the individual light levels are too hard to scroll between. otherwise light level on main light is excellent and the nrg kit holds a good charge and can be swapped with the apollo in a pinch. also runs well on regular batteries but stick to lithium for best run times."

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Reviewed by AKgearlover, Mar 22, 2009

"I sell gear at a local Alaskan Mountaineering shop, so I see a lot of cool stuff come and go. This is the only headlamp I would own. All of the necessary features, no fluff.

I use the long range 3 watt LED for high speed adventures like skiing and winter biking, as well as route finding in the dark."

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Reviewed by Itsandy, Apr 23, 2008

"This is the best gear I purchased for my kayak this year. It has performed beyond my expectations. The long range light is great for open water and the low setting is great for rivers and in camp. I have used this in the Gulf of Mexico miles offshore and on many inland lakes and rivers."

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Reviewed by Daniel5243, Jan 18, 2008

"This is by far the best headlamp I have ever used. I do a lot of outdoor trips each year, 4 or 5. This headlamp lights up the trail like no other.

The only complaint that I have about the headlamp is that when I am hiking and turn around to talk to somebody, I need to turn down the light because the say it is too bright."

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Reviewed by JHawkins, Sep 14, 2007

"The Icon headlamp by Black Diamond is a must have. I believe that it is the brightest headlamp on the market right now. In the pitch black you can see upwards of 200 ft with the highest beam on. It has a 3-watt LED spotlight with four SuperBright LEDs for brilliant close-range lighting."

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Reviewed by tbastress, Jan 14, 2007

"I purchased the Black Diamond Icon at a local backpacking store based on a recommendation I read at runnersworld. com. I both run and backpack and wanted a headlamp that would work for both purposes. So far, the Icon has performed well during my early morning runs in the woods, although it took a couple runs to get used to the weight of the battery pack on my head."

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