The 10 Best Headlamps for 2022

Amphipod has been making great running gear for quite some time, so it’s no surprise that the Versa-Light is the perfect go-to for those looking to ensure they never miss a bit of cardio. Plus, clipping it to your waist might be the closest thing to sporting a spider-signal belt like Peter Parker.

Princeton Tec’s Apex headlamp provides a dedicated, focused beam light that’s bright enough to light up everything that’s ahead of the most passionate and focused cyclist, providing a near-perfect metaphor between the product and the consumer who will use it.

The critical darling, the Black Diamond Storm is almost universally beloved amongst gearheads for its rugged durability, waterproofing, brightness (400 lumens!), and various other features (including a brightness memory that remembers the previous brightness level once you turn it back on.)

Fully living up to its clever namesake, the Petzl RL offers reactive lighting, meaning that it will auto-adjust the brightness of the light depending upon where you are (much like your smartphone’s screen.) With a rechargeable battery and a washable headband, it’s a no-brainer for any autophile, professional or otherwise, for those dark nooks and crannies.

If you’re planning on doing something as hardcore as mountain climbing in the dark, you’ll need a headlamp that’s just as badass as you. The Icon has a bunch of advanced features (programmable settings, various color settings, removable battery pack, and more) to help you keep pushing onwards and upwards for any climb you may undertake.

Small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, there’s never an excuse to not have this headlamp from Black Diamond on you at all times. It burns on high for over 10 hours with 5 hours of low light reserve.

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This deal from Amazon brings you two separate headlamps, so you can keep one and give the other to a friend. Not only are these lamps waterproof, but they also offer five different modes, including battery saving red light.

Petzl’s most advanced performance headlamp brings you state-of-the-art features like bluetooth connectivity and glove-friendly button interaction. Sure, it’s pricey, but you’ll have it around for years to come.

With 30 hours of total run time, this Everbeam headlamp could be a literal lifesaver. If you’re looking for an affordable option that still carries the same quality as more expensive options, this is for you.