Light the path ahead of you and keep your hands free! Headtorches are an essential for Autumn and Winter activities when the nights draw in all too quickly, and make for handy gadgets to have at home.
Our personal recommendation would be something from PETZL's diverse range - with choices of exercise-optimised ultralight lamps, to heavy duty, waterproof headtorches built for tough work and rough leisure. If you're really into extreme adventures - and we mean extreme - the PETZL Duo S is an 1100 lumen masterpiece built for cave exploring.
We also stock a small selection from Princeton Tec, another highly-renowned brand of personal torches.
If you're looking for some simple, affordable illumination, then take a look at our offerings from NEBO, Alonefire and more. All of our headtorches are designed to be easily rechargeable, especially via USB/powerbank. Shop our full range of personal illumination today.
What Makes a Headtorch So Useful?
Night-time camping
In strong winds, heavy rain or any hazardous weather, you may find yourself in the unfortunate scenario where your shelter needs adjusting in the middle of the night. It's still frustrating, but having both hands free will shorten the timespan between getting up and getting back into bed again.
Don't blindly rummage through your bag for that thing that is definitely buried at the bottom. Pop your headtorch on and find it ASAP.
The Petzl Actik Core 625 is very bright, but you could always choose a cheaper option like the Petzl Tikka 350. Both are water-resistant.
Working in the dark
If you work outside, the Winter can be difficult. As the sun sets earlier, the ideal working hours get shorter and shorter. A headtorch is the best method of lighting your surroundings whilst keeping your hands free; mechanics in particular will always have one in their toolbox.
Personal Safety
Not just safety in the wild, but in the city and streets, too. Especially for those who exercise at the crack of dawn or after sundown, a headtorch keeps your path well lit and makes you highly visible to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
For exercise, try the Petzl Swift LT. It's a featherweight which makes it perfect for jogging.