My favorite headlamps: Black Diamond storm 500R VS the storm 450.

Check out my favorite headlamps from Black Diamond:
Storm 450: amzn.to/3PL58rG
Storm 500R: amzn.to/3vDBKg4
Black Diamond Battery: amzn.to/49F0Itz
⬇️⬇️⬇️ FAVORITE GEAR I USE! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
TideWe Gear (USE PROMO CODE "TBS18”) - alnk.to/hDqbQTc
My Favorite Camo - alnk.to/ge1vBsU
Saddle Hunting Backpack - alnk.to/87RlN0U
Hunting Knife: alnk.to/31lLd67
Archery Target: amzn.to/31sAuro
Bow Sight: amzn.to/33v8KEs
Another Amazing Sight: amzn.to/2H5atqa
Broadheads: amzn.to/31xDfHU
Mobile Climbing Sticks: amzn.to/2Ta94EI
Preset Climbing Sticks: cabelas.xhuc.net/APIsticks
Cooler -
TrueTimber Strata Camo - alnk.to/ge1vBsU
Montana Decoys - alnk.to/1XS89ps
- Film Equipment -
Fourth Arrow Camera Arm: amzn.to/2zRiTgS
Camera I use: amzn.to/3rLb9qx
Primary Lens: amzn.to/31ytlpp
Secondary Lens: amzn.to/31ze1c3
Drone I use: amzn.to/33uzIf8
Microphone: amzn.to/2YGgMLT
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[@tonymau2925]

I'm of the opposite mindset on the battery argument. I understand the preference for recharging, but I like being able to carry an extra set of batteries and quickly swap them out in the field if needed. AAA batteries don't weigh that much and I don't need to worry about charging the night before, etc. just use it until it dies and swap them as soon as it does.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

My problem is that if I am climbing a tree to hunt in the dark, I don't want to have to change batteries in the tree. Since I carry a lot of camera equipment with me to hunt, I have lots of batteries to charge after each hunt. The headlamp just gets charged with everything else and always has plenty of battery to get me through.

[@lukesherwell7658]

I'm looking at the 450 and buying the rechargable battery. That way you are going away for a while without the ability to charge it you can take spare AAAs. Gives you options

[@LouieB4]

I used a black diamond for years. I recently bought a Petzal Swift RL and love it. The reactive lighting just lengthens the battery life so much. It also has a battery light indicator which is helpful. I have used this thing on a lot of overnight trail runs and couldn’t be happier

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Interesting, I don't believe that the petzl lights that I tested last year had that feature.

[@mrkusemmek]

It’s baffling to me that leading brands are STILL bringing out products that charge with either proprietary standards or USB mini… they’re ALWAYS inferior to USB C, but more importantly in segments like camping/hiking, over-landing, construction, etc, they increase the number of cables you need to have on-hand when space is at a premium and multifunctionality is prized.

[@mrkusemmek]

Great review though, and I can see your point. I actually really like having a water tight removable rechargeable battery pack that can be swapped for disposables in an emergency, as seen on the 450 and some other products. But you’re right; the usb port on the battery pack should be right there when you open the door.
Hopefully the next iteration will get that right along with USB C

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I agree with all your points. USB-C charging would be nice.