Black Diamond Spot
Average Rating: ![]()
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users
Description
The Spot is a headlamp made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The Spot is a lightweight, dependable and powerful headlamp to focus on what's ahead. The only batteries-in-front headlamp available, with a one-watt HyperBright bulb and three SuperBright LEDs. A compact exterior houses far-reaching illumination for climbers, skiers and backcountry travelers. Adjustable beam with three brightness settings and includes strobe illumination in either mode. Powered by 3 AAA batteries (included). Batteries-in-front mode. Improved reflector for better spotlight capability. Intelligent Circuitry for 3 brightness settings and strobe. Burn Time: Low-120 hrs., Med-60 hrs., High-20 hrs. Wt. 1.8 oz. (without batteries)."
From Backcountry.com:
"The Black Diamond Spot Headlamp is an excellent choice for those who need a bright light but can't afford to carry extra weight. Use the one-watt HyperBright bulb to get 40m of usable light, or switch to the three SuperBright LEDs when you need to save battery power. By putting the three AAA batteries in the front housing, Black Diamond made the Spot compact enough to easily stash in your pocket."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Optimizing a blend of focused and peripheral light, the streamlined Black Diamond Spot produces an amazing amount of light for a lamp that fits in your pocket. Housed in a reflector, the one-watt HyperBright LED throws a far-reaching beam. When all you need is close-range light, switch modes and use the three SuperBright LEDs which emit usable light for over 100 hours. A single switch on top lets you choose from four lighting levels for both modes—min, mid, max and strobe—to tailor the light output to your needs. The batteries-up-front design works great for reading when you’re tent-bound waiting for a weather window. Black Diamond Spot Features: DoublePower LED plus 3 SinglePower LEDs emit 47 lumens (max setting) for both long- and close-range lighting options 3 brightness settings powered by 3 AAA batteries Positron switch activates 8 different settings and 2 modes Ultra compact batteries-in-the-front design Protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle (IPX 4) Battery Life 1 Watt(1) Superbright(3) Hi 50 h 100 h Med 150 h 120 h Lo 200 h 145 h Distance (Max) 1 Watt(1) Superbright(3) t 0 h 70 m 19 m t 0:30 h 60 m 14 m t 10 h 34 m 10 m"
From REI:
"Punch a hole through the darkness with this ultra-bright headlamp supplying far-reaching illumination for skiers, climbers, hikers, paddlers and more. Equipped with one 1-watt LED and three 5mm SuperBright LEDs for amazing brightness and total lighting versatility. HyperBright 1-watt LED is housed in an updated reflector that allows it to project a brighter, farther-reaching beam of light than the original Spot. Streamlined design sets the beam at an efficient illumination angle; ratcheting swivel head aims light where you need it. Switch on top lets you select from three lighting levels and a strobe mode for each bulb type for a total of six brightness levels and two strobes! Water-resistant construction delivers reliability in inclement weather. Compact design fits securely around head with adjustable elastic band that won't pull hair. Runs on three AAA batteries (included); battery compartment is just behind LEDs for a compact design."
User Reviews
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Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Oct 18, 2007
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Reviewed by loveoutdoors, Feb 17, 2007
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Reviewed by mtnmaddmn, Feb 07, 2007
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Reviewed by Garret, Jan 15, 2007
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 08, 2006
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Reviewed by Joe Krok, Mar 05, 2006
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Reviewed by Glen Meyer, Feb 20, 2006
What I liked: It's lightweight -- has three smaller low current LEDs for proximity lighting with three levels of light for both sets of LEDs."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Spot at 13 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Campmor | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
Backcountry.com | Spot Headlamp | $40.00 | Buy Now |
Oregon Mountain Community | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
Altrec Outdoors | Spot Headlamp | $39.79 | Buy Now |
REI | Spot LED Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
GearX.com | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
RockCreek | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
Gear for Adventure | Spot 1 Watt LED Headlamp | $34.95 | Buy Now |
Massey's | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
EMS 2 purchase options: | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
| Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
Tahoe Mountain Sports | Spot Headlamp | $31.92 | Buy Now |
US Outdoor Store | Spot Lamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
Vargo Outdoors | Spot HeadLamp | $39.96 | Buy Now |
