It is essentially an updated version of the previous 250 model from 2016.
Can fall down over face when trail running without a hatīlack diamond’s 2017 Storm 350 headlamp (headtorch) is at the time of this post, the most up-to-date model of the Storm headlamps.
Quiet but consistent humming noise when using middle beam.
Multiple colour and brightness settings.
I appreciate gear that has been reduced down to its essential features to provide an elegant and comfortable solution that is simple to use and effective in achieving its purpose. I hold to the mantra that the lighter the pack the further and faster you can travel, but, I wouldn't consider myself "ultralight". I'm a wilderness enthusiast who likes to focus on maintaining a lightweight pack to maximize my outdoor experience. This entry was posted in Activities, Alpine Mountineering, Activities, Backpacking, Brands, Black Diamond, Gear, Electronics, Gear, Emergency Survival Gear, Gear, Headlamps, Activities, Hiking, Product Review. I’ve been using this headlamp for a couple years now and I’ve beat the crap out of it (the front is starting to crack) but I still take it with me everywhere I go. Super bright, fully water proof, regulated power, easy to cycle through modes and strong battery life make this headlamp a winner! It also, and more importantly, has had its brightness bumped up to 160 lumens! With the updated brightness I feel that there isn’t a single better headlamp on the market. The new version sports Black Diamond’s “PowerTap” technology – which allows you to quickly switch between bright and dim modes. UPDATE: Since writing this review Black Diamond has updated the Storm headlamp. But, if I am planning on hiking in the dark and will need several hours of continuous headlamp use it’s the Storm every time. I love the max brightness of the Spot and Vizz if I’m car camping or working around the house and only need the headlamp on for a few minutes at a time. If it was regulated for the entire battery life the Storm would stop working when the batteries got to a specific power level rather than begin to dim. Regulating the first 25% means you get constant brightness for a couple hours and then an extended run time (to get every last bit of juice out of your batteries) for the remaining 75%. I would prefer that the Storm regulated its power for the entire life of the battery, rather than just the first 25%, but this was a design choice made by Black Diamond and I’m ok with it. While it might seem like a small thing, an unregulated headlamp will only be able to output its max advertised lumens for about 10 to 15 minutes before you start seeing a significant drop in brightness. Unregulated just takes whatever power output the batteries are providing and uses that. Regulated power output means that the headlamp is getting a consistent amount of power supplied from the batteries. The reason I take the Storm over the Black Diamond Spot or the Princeton Tec Vizz (even though they have a higher lumen max output) is because the Storm regulates its power output for the first 25% of its battery life. I find it easier to use than a pressure clip with cold hands. I also appreciate the screw closure battery door. It is super bright (100 lumens), takes 4 AAA batteries, fairly light weight (3.9 oz with batteries), easy single button mode switching, battery meter, fully waterproof to 1 meter, and has a lock mode so it won’t accidently switch on in your pack. The Black Diamond Storm headlamp is my go to light source for every activity I take part in. Outdoor gear reviews and packing lists Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Review
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