Headlamp guides
Straight answers on brightness, charging, cleaning, night-time etiquette and using a headlamp for camping, running and everyday dark corners.
September 2026
Headlamp Etiquette at Night: How Not to Blind People
Where to aim the beam around other people, when to drop to the wide low setting, and when to switch it off entirely.
August 2026
Best Rechargeable Headlamp: What Actually Matters
The five criteria that separate lamps — real lumens vs marketing figures, runtime, IPX4, hands-free control and comfort.
August 2026
How to Clean a Headlamp (Lens, Band and Sensor)
The five surfaces that get dirty, the two-minute wipe-down after a wet night, and how to store it ready.
August 2026
How to Wear a Headlamp (Fit, Tilt, Hats and Glasses)
Band fit, beam angle, wearing it over a hood or with glasses, and how to stop the bounce.
July 2026
Headlamp vs Flashlight: Which One to Keep Where
What each format is genuinely better at, and which light belongs in the car, the pack and the toolbox.
June 2026
How Many Lumens Does a Headlamp Need?
A plain-English guide to headlamp brightness — and why more lumens isn’t always better.
June 2026
How to Charge a USB Headlamp (and Make the Battery Last)
Charging tips, what the red/green light means, and how to get the most runtime.
June 2026
Choosing the Best Headlamp for Running
What actually matters for night runs — weight, bounce, beam and hands-free control.