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 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 Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"The Black Diamond Spot is BD's only headlamp with batteries in front. Headlamp has a one-watt HyperBright Bulb and three SuperBright LEDs | The Spot's compact exterior disguises its powerful punch, providing far-reaching illumination for climbers, skiers and backcountry travelers | Black Diamond has refined its reflector to increase the HyperBright Bulb's spotlight beam and clustered it with three SuperBright LEDs for bright, proximity lighting | Powered by three AAA batteries and with a tiltable housing, the sleek Spot has intelligent circuitry that gives three brightness settings and strobe illumination in either mode | The Spot is a lightweight, dependable and powerful option for serious users when success is on the line"
From RockCreek:
"The Black Diamond Spot Headlamp is so small it can fit in your pocket, but still offers an amazing amount of light. Housed in a reflector, the one watt LED provides far-reaching ilumination for climbers, skiers and backcountry travelers. For close proximity lighting, simply switch the modes and use the three LEDs that will give you excellent light for up to 140 hours. A single switch on top lets you choose from four lighting levels: minimum, mid, max and strobe, making the Spot a dependable and powerful option for serious users when success is on the line."
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)."
User Reviews
Spot
Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Oct 18, 2007
Spot
Reviewed by loveoutdoors, Feb 17, 2007
Spot
Reviewed by mtnmaddmn, Feb 07, 2007
Spot
Reviewed by Garret, Jan 15, 2007
Spot
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 08, 2006
Spot
Reviewed by Joe Krok, Mar 05, 2006
Spot
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."
Have you owned or used a Black Diamond Spot? Share your thoughts with other hikers and backpackers.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Spot at 12 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Oregon Mountain Community | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
Campmor | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
Backcountry.com | Spot Headlamp | $40.00 | Buy Now |
Altrec Outdoors | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
REI | Spot LED Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
Tahoe Mountain Sports | Spot Headlamp | $39.90 | Buy Now |
RockCreek | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
Massey's | Spot Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
Vargo Outdoors | Spot HeadLamp | $39.96 | Buy Now |
Gear for Adventure | Spot 1 Watt LED Headlamp | $34.95 | Buy Now |
EMS 2 purchase options: | Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
| Spot Headlamp | $42.95 | Buy Now |
US Outdoor Store | Spot Lamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
