FEATURES
- Rechargeable: Powered with integrated high capacity 2400 mAh Li-ion battery with micro-USB charge port
- 500 Lumen max output
- Recycled elastic headband featuring comfortable next to skin Repreve fiber construction
- IP67: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.0 meters underwater for 30 minutes.
- PowerTap™ Technology allows instant transitioning between full and dimmed power
- Brightness Memory allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to default setting
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision, and lock mode
- Multifaceted optical efficiency lens technology
TECH SPECS
Weight
100g without cord
Max lumens
500
Max distance(s) on highest setting
120m
Max distance(s) on lowest setting
12m
Max burntime(s) on highest setting
FL1 7 H; reserve 20 H
Max burntime(s) on lowest setting
FL1 350 H; reserve 0 H
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
Good light but poor design
The light, the strap, and the overall features are excellent. However the battery catch that holds the thing together was clearly designed by someone who never goes outside or uses a headlamp. The catch is stupidly fragile. I've seen 3 snap in a week on brand new headlamps. One came in the box already snapped. Our organisation uses a lot of these and we expect them to be robust. These are not. Replace the catch with metal and you'll have a 5 star product. Right now I cannot recommend.
Black Diamond Australia
Thanks for taking the time to share your Review, Gordon, We’re sorry to hear you’ve had challenges with your Storm 500-R. The latch has now been updated to a metal component. Please reach out to our Warranty team via the Warranty page for a replacement.
Another Great Headlamp
the Storm has always been my favourite headlamp. I like how intuitive the buttons are and how easy it is to dim and brighten the light. The extra colours on this model are nice (not sure I'll use them all, but it's nice to have some variety away from just red in low light). I find it light enough to comfortably wear for long periods and the adjustments are good to fit over my head and even helmets. Another great headlamp. Thanks BD!
Meh
Filled with gimmicks that seem awesome on paper. But when using them in real life its very frustrating For instance the “power tap†. The slightest touch set it off and same goes for turning it back on. In a tight spot? Head lamp maybe touching something strong enough to tap? Its like having your 3 year old near by flicking the lights on and off while you're doing something important. The best head lamp out there by far Is the milwaukee red lithium user replaceable rechargeable headlamp the storm r 500 head light would be a tie if the “power tap†wasnt a feature
great
great
Great!
Love how light it is. Also, since it’s rechargeable