Hiking headlamps

Hiking headlamp — never be caught in the dark

Among all your hiking essentials, the headlamp stands out as a key piece of safety kit for all your mountain activities. Never head out without light!

Whether for hiking, camping or orienteering, a headlamp provides essential illumination after dark. Browse our wide range of models designed for mountain activities.

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In our wide range ofhiking accessories and gear, we have selected head torches to accompany you on your hikes.

How do you choose a hiking head torch?

Before choosing, assess what you need: a torch for a multi-day trek, a few nights camping or simply an emergency while hiking?

We recommend carrying a head torch on every hike. If you return later than planned, that light could be vital.

To help you choose, we recommend considering these criteria:

Light output: choose a more powerful torch if you want to walk or run at night. Reading a map or staying at a bivvy may require less light. Our tip: most torches offer several lighting modes, so you can adapt to the situation and extend runtime.
Consider how the torch is powered: by a lithium rechargeable battery, disposable batteries or sometimes both. For extended use, carrying spare batteries in your backpack may be easier.
Runtime: batteries drain faster in the cold, and not every brand makes this clear.
Choose a beam that's wide enough to light the ground in front of you and more focused in the distance, so you can see what's ahead.
Additional lighting modes can be useful depending on your activity: a flashing light for emergencies, a red LED to avoid dazzling others at a bivvy, or an orange light for reading IGN maps.

A head torch for your mountain activities

Now that you know what to look for in a head torch, it's time to choose yours.

A head torch is essential if something goes wrong while hiking; an affordable entry-level model can be enough to get you out of trouble. For camping, choose one that lets you read in your tent or wash up after dark. For activities that call for more light at night, such as trekking, a bivvy or orienteering, choose a higher-end model that lets you read maps in the dark.

Whatever your activity, your head torch needs an IP rating for protection against rain and must work even in extreme temperatures. The brand Silva specialises in head torches and is available at Cimalp.

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