If you love trail and running, you'll find all the running gear you need for your favourite sport, we offer the best head torches for running here.
How do you choose a trail head torch?
Whether you're into road running, running or trail, heading out after dark calls for reliable gear. Follow our advice to find a head torch that suits your needs and the way you run:
- Choose a lightweight, comfortable head torch: a remote battery pack can keep the weight off the back of the headband.
- Choose a runtime that suits your activity: an ultra demands more than an evening training run. If you'll be out all night or longer, plan accordingly. Our tip: account for the outside temperature. Battery runtime drops as it gets colder. You can also use a lower lighting mode to extend it.
- Choose a power source that suits you: a lithium rechargeable battery, disposable batteries or a combination of both. Depending on your activity, carrying spare batteries may be easier and less bulky than carrying a spare rechargeable battery.
- Choose the right output: there's no need to go for more lumens than you need. Very high output is useful only for fast-moving sports such as skiing and mountain biking, or for highly technical terrain. Moderate output is enough for running.
If you'd like to explore more gear for trail and ultras, follow our advice on how to pack your essential accessories in your running pack.
A complete range of head torches
Silva, a recognised lighting expert, offers a wide range of head torches for hiking, trail and outdoor activities. Find the right torch for your run here:
- Head torches multiple activities with powerful lighting modes for mountain biking, skiing or ski touring, plus lower-power modes suited to running that use less battery.
- Torches designed for trail and running with versatile power options, so you can carry spare batteries on an ultra, for example, while staying light and comfortable enough to run without distraction.
If you'd like to explore more trail gear, we also offer trail shoes, trail backpacks, plus running sunglasses as well as trail poles. Get equipped for your next races!
Complete your kit with our running socks, our compression and recovery sleeves or with our running beanies and gloves for your winter outings or our caps and neck warmers for sunny days.