Editors' Choice 2012: Snow Peak SnowMiner
Get the right light on trail and in camp with this 2-in-1 lamp.
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.
Get the right light on trail and in camp with this 2-in-1 lamp.
This editor like her campsite to be well lit.
A lightweight lantern that illuminates any tent perfectly.
Find the perfect backcountry glow for any occasion.
A soft shell lantern that's perfect for illuminating a tent.
A bright LED lantern that's perfect for car camping.
The brightest headlamp we tested.
A great headlamp for ultralighters.
The Storm has multiple setting options for only $50 and four ounces.
Some headlamps only provide a little light to get you by. Not so with the 105-lumen Fenix HL20–and it runs on a normal AA battery too!
Improve your night sight with the latest headlamp technology.
A tough, dependable nightlight
We tested four unique high-powered lights using lithium batteries for lightweight super power.
Two Energizer products that light up camp (and your social habits) in unique ways.
The Krill Light electronic electroluminescent (EL) light stick is a bright, long-lasting glow stick made for function not fashion.
A camp light that you'll find yourself using everywhere.
All backpackers carry a headlamp in their pack, but many often hesitate to carry a mini-lantern–this smart two-fer solves the problem.
A headlamp and mini lantern in one.
This headlamp for your chest is ideal for night hikers.
A lightweight flashlight that converts to a lantern