Headlamps: When a light comes on!
1.12.2016
Translation: machine translated
It's winter. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer again. If you are looking for adventures in the great outdoors despite, or precisely because of, the cold temperatures or simply want to cycle safely to work, then we have the right employees for you: a headlamp!
This guide is designed to help you find the right headlamp. One of the decisive criteria when buying a headlamp is its intended use. Good quality headlamps illuminate the terrain both at close range and in the distance.
What factors you should consider when buying a headlamp
- Adjustability of the lamp head: Depending on the area of use, the lamp head should be adjustable.
- Light cone: A distinction is made between "wide" and "focussed" light cones. If you need the lamp for reading in a tent, a wide cone of light is sufficient. Focussed means that the light is more concentrated. This results in a precise view with a long light range.
- Light quantity: The brightness of the luminous flux is practically always specified in lumens (lm). This measure describes the power emitted per second in the wave range of visible light; 300lm is roughly equivalent to a conventional 35-watt light bulb. But be careful! More lumen means that the lamp emits more light. However, this should not be confused with the light range.
- Type of power supply: Headlamps that can be operated with either rechargeable batteries or batteries are an advantage. Headlamps with a high light output should be operated with a rechargeable battery, as batteries only have a short runtime due to the higher power consumption.
What categories of headlamps are there?
1. high-performance headlamps
- Light range over 100m
- At least 300lm luminous flux
- High-performance rechargeable battery
- Three straps to optimally fix the headlamp on the head
- Use: biking, night racing, expeditions
2. all-round headlamps
- Light range over 50m
- At least 100lm luminous flux
- Powered by standard batteries or rechargeable battery
- Use: hiking, trekking, jogging, climbing
3. compact headlamps
- Various brightness levels
- Lightweight and compact design with small pack size
- Can often be operated with standard batteries
- Use: reading, emergency lamp in the car, everyday use, setting up and taking down a tent
Patrick Bächtiger
Senior Category Business Manager
Patrick.Baechtiger@digitecgalaxus.chWhether it's athletics, ice hockey, skiing or volleyball, the main thing is sport.
Therefore, for me: lazy sitting around forbidden!