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 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Icon Headlamp (Spring 2008) - Moosejaw Pro 2007 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)."

From RockCreek:
"The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp is designed with the ability to illuminate any area with different light options to save batteries and keep you safe. With a three-watt LED spotlight, four proximity LEDs and eight different brightness setting, the Icon can give you anything you need in respects to light. When paired with the NRG rechargeable battery kit (not included) you can use the Icon at full strength without worrying about running out of light or having to buy more batteries. When on expeditions or backcountry endeavors, you can used the alkalines and the four proximity LEDs for more than 160 hours of light, and no need to worry if you are going to lose your light at the wrong time with the battery power meter that displays an array of colors: green, yellow or red for constant surveillance of power."

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 versitality 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"

From Teton Village Sports:
"With up to 200 hours of burn time and three watts of light output in a rechargeable compatible package, the new Black Diamond Icon 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, or bright ambient lighting. Battery power meter uses three colored indicator lights to display remaining battery power. 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. Wt: 4.1 oz/6.6 oz (without/with batteries)."

User Reviews

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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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Moosejaw

Icon Headlamp (Spring 2008) - Moosejaw Pro 2007

Black Diamond Icon 3-Watt LED Headlamp

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