Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

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The Black Diamond Spot 400 is a small and compact headlamp, that is one of the most powerful headtorches for it’s size and weight. The Duel-Fuel means that while supplied with AAA batteries it is also compatible with Black Diamonds Lithium Ion BD 1500 battery. 

Black Diamond says: 

For a technical user who expects all-around performance and features out of their headlamp, but still values a small size and compact package. This user has the need to run the lamp on alkaline batteries if caught away from a power source for a long expedition.

Our Verdict

The Black Diamond Spot 400 is a small and compact headlamp that still manages to pack a large amount of light for its size. At 400 Lumen max out put the spot is one of the most powerful headtorches for it’s size and weight. The Duel fuel means that while supplied with AAA batteries it is also compatible with Black Diamonds Lithium Ion BD 1500 battery. 

With a multitude of features such as PowerTap to adjust the light depending on what is required so as not to waist battery, red night vision bulb of a softer light, digital lock mode to prevent battery waist from accidently leaving it on, a high level of water resistance so no need to worry about the rain and a % battery meter so you don’t run out of power by surprise. 

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Dual-Fuel: Maximum flexibility to utilize either the rechargeable Lithium Ion BD 1500 battery or Alkaline cells (included)
• 400 Lumen max output
• PowerTapTM Technology allows instant adjustment between max output and dimmed power
• 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 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
• Digital lock mode feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket

Specifications

• Weighs: 45g (with batteries)
• AAA Alkaline – Low Power: 6 lumens / 12 metres / 200 hours
• AAA Alkaline – Medium: 200 lumens / 60 metres / 5 hours (reserve 25h)
• AAA Alkaline – Max Power: 400 lumens / 100 metres / 2.5 hours (reserve 32h)
• BD 1500 LI-ION Battery – Low Power: 6 lumens / 12 metres / 225 hours
• BD 1500 LI-ION Battery – Medium: 200 lumens / 60 metres / 8 hours (reserve .5h)
• BD 1500 LI-ION Battery – Max Power: 400 lumens / 100 metres / 4 hours (reserve 2.5h)

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