Black Diamond's Award-Winning Headlamps Are on Sale for $42 at REI Right Now
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Why It's a Big Deal
REI's Holiday Sale is filled with rare deals on some of the best outdoor gear the retailer has to offer. Everything from Exped's comfy-as-hell sleeping pads to Fjallraven's iconically warm jackets, and a whole host of other gear, is up to 50% off. And though even on sale, gear can still be somewhat pricey, there's one outdoor essential featured during the event that should be in every adventurer's arsenal, and it also makes a great gift for under $50.
The Black Diamond Spot 400 is now marked down to $42 from its usual price of $55. It’s received an REI Editor’s Choice Award, for which it was called the “best all-around lamp for just about any activity.” The REI faithful seems to agree, too, bestowing it with over 200 five-star ratings for outstanding performance. The headlamp comes in blue, black, red, and green, and each is a part of this deal until the sale ends on Nov. 24.
Black Diamond Spot 400, $42 (was $55) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colors: 4
- Bulb Type: LED
- Bulb Colors: 2 white, 1 red
- Output: 400 lumens
- Lighting Functions: Close-range and distance modes, dimmer, strobe, red night vision
- Lockable: Yes
- Power: 3 AAA batteries (included), compatible with certain rechargeable batteries
- Best For: Camping, backpacking, hiking, work, emergency preparedness
The REI editors aren’t alone in loving the Black Diamond Spot 400—Men's Journal editors have also labelled it one of the best headlamps, because it's easy to use, has 100 meters of beam distance, and can hold up in rough conditions.
This headlamp runs off three AAA batteries, but it'll also take BD 1500 mAh rechargeable batteries, if that's your preference. It features a ton of use modes with its bright LED lights, including high, medium, and low intensities for varying distances, three kinds of strobes, and an SOS, and it also features a red light mode to attract fewer insects and not kill your pals' eyes. There's even a quick tap feature to alternate between max power and a softer light.
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What Explorers Are Saying
One shopper described using the Black Diamond Spot 400 in just about one of the darkest places imaginable. “Went caving with it after replacing an Amazon headlamp I had that burned out, and I easily had the brightest headlamp of the group. The battery life was good on just the AAAs and lasted for a week-long camping trip, as well as half a day running non-stop in the cave.”
Shoppers are also using this headlamp for more general purposes. “I wear this for early morning runs. It is very comfortable and lightweight, easy to turn on/off, and provides broad light for the road. It tilts smoothly so I can adjust on the go.”
If you want to get the Black Diamond headlamp for $42, you’ll certainly need to do so before Nov. 24, when the sale ends. That being said, REI doesn’t have an infinite pile of these headlamps, so this deal could end early if demand exceeds supply.