Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp—Small, Yet Powerful
The Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp is my go-to headlamp because it is reliable, balanced, and lightweight. It delivers a maximum brightness of 400 lumens with a beam distance reaching up to 100 meters, improving on its previous generation. The headlamp offers seven useful lighting modes, including spotlight, floodlight, red light, and strobe, which makes it versatile for tasks from distance viewing to close-up work. Its ergonomic design with a thinner band and lighter plastic housing provides comfort during extended use, especially for activities like hiking or running. The long battery life on the low setting can last up to 200 hours, and the unit is waterproof, enhancing its durability and functionality in various weather conditions.The Spot 400 stands out for its value, performance, and features that include a dimmable LED light, battery meter, brightness memory, and digital lock mode. While not the most powerful headlamp available, its 400-lumen output is more than adequate for ski touring, camping, backpacking, and hiking. The headlamp supports both AAA batteries and Black Diamond’s own rechargeable battery (not included). With solid features and performance, the Black Diamond Spot 400 is a headlamp that you can count on for any outdoor adventure where weight is a priority.
Features:
- PowerTap™ Technology allows instant adjustment between max output and dimmed power
- Patented digital lockout feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket
- Dual-Fuel: Maximum flexibility to utilize either Alkaline cells or a rechargeable Lithium Ion BD 1500 battery (sold separately)
- 400 Lumen max output
- Integrated battery meter display shows % of power remaining
- Settings include proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red LED night-vision and lock mode
- Brightness Memory allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to the default setting
- Red night vision has dimming and strobe modes and activates without cycling through the white mode
- Multifaceted optical efficiency lens technology
- IPX8: Waterproof-Tested to operate at least 1.1 meters underwater for 30 minutes. If submerged, water may enter the battery compartment and it will still operate; it should be completely dried out after use in wet conditions
Price: $59.95CAN / $54.95US
Colours: Octane, Graphite, Dark Olive, Azule, Neon Green
Weight: 86g (AAA batteries); 72g (BD1500 battery)
IPX Rating: IPX8
Max Burntime: 2.5/4 hrs (high); 5/8 hrs (medium), 200/225 hrs (low)
Batteries: 3x AAA (included), BD 1500 Battery
Lumens: [High] 400 lm (high), 200 lm (medium), 6 lm (low)
Max Distance: 100 m (high); 60 m (medium); 12 m (low)