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A good hike or trek is all about being well-equipped and ready to explore. Our collection of high-quality and innovative hiking and trekking headlamps are a perfect company for any kind of adventures in the wilderness!
At Ledlenser, we are devoted to creating reliable and durable hiking and trekking headlamps that are extremely convenient to use and that provide a solid level of safety and comfort to all the adventure loving folks.
Here are a few important points to help you get a grip of our collection of headlamps and to make it easier for you to land just the perfect one for your trip:
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Typically 400 lumens and above is a great output for a hiking headlamp, however this can also be affected by seasonality and time of year. For general hiking in mild weather 400 lumens will be sufficient. If you are undertaking an extreme weather hike, in the Winter weather you can opt for a slightly higher output however 400 lumens is enough.
The best headlamp for hiking is the Ledlenser MH Range, this range of headlamps have a front battery pack and are light and compact for ease of wear over an extended period of time. The MH range also has the ability to remove the light from the headlamp so you can use the light as a handheld with clip options if needed., this versatility makes the headlamp a must-have for hiking.
A headlamp with a reflective band is great for hiking as it allows you to be seen by other hikers, and vehicles giving you an added level of safety if you are lost or injured. Regarding light colour, white light would be the first choice of lighting with hikers, however red-light functionality could be useful to retain night vision after dark.
The Ledlenser H7R Signature is a great choice for hiking.
Yes, a headlamp is an essential piece of gear when hiking, if you are embarking on a long hike, it is extremely important to illuminate your path. Not only for lighting the way a headlamp will be very useful in an emergency if you are lost or injured, invest in a headlamp that has light signalling such as SOS signalling and blink mode which will draw attention to you if you need assistance.
Headlamps are one of the most important pieces of gear to take when hiking. Hikes can often lead well into the night, and multi-day hikes will need a good quality headlamp to illuminate a trail and a campsite.
Another reason a good quality headlamp is essential for a hike is for emergency use in the event of injury or if you are lost on the trail. Ensure that your headlamp has emergency lighting capabilities including strobe, SOS and blink mode.