Petzl Tikka
You won’t find a more reliable headlamp.
Lighting
Whether you’re out for a day hike or beginning a multi-day backpacking trip, packing a headlamp is essential. Find the best backcountry headlamps and camping lanterns with expert advice from Backpacker Magazine.
2015 Editors' Choice: Princeton Tec Sync
Get a feature-packed headlamp for a jaw-dropping price.
Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp Review
One of our favorite headlamps ever.
Energizer High Performance Headlight
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Gear Review: Fenix HL30
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Gear Review: LED Lenser SEO 5
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Gear Review: UCO ARKA Lantern
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Gear Review: Snow Peak Lapel Torch
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Gear Review: Light & Motion Solite 250
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Gear Review: Princeton Tec Vizz
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Spot
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Equipment Cosmo Headlamp
Bright and light describe this rugged headlamp from Black Diamond Equipment.
Gear Review: d.light S10 Solar Lantern
Let nature fuel your light with this solar powered lantern from d.light.
Editors' Choice 2013: Black Diamond Equipment ReVolt
Recharge the batteries or swap them out with standard AAAs; you'll never be in the dark.
Gear Review: Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern
A light and packable miniature lantern.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Night Ize BugLit
A bright, bendable LED light that weights less than an ounce.
Gear: Car Camping
Ultra Luxe Load the trunk this Labor Day with weight-is-no-object comfort gear.
Gear Review: Kelty LumaSpot Lantern
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Gear Guide 2012: Black Diamond Icon Headlamp
The Icon uses a four-AA power source allowing for long lasting light and no drops in power.
Gear Guide 2012: Bargain Accessories
A colorful headlamp, hands-free camera harness, and a flask–all for under $50.