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Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
Last Updated: February 16, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
878
Old Reviews
197
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39.37 meters
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Review Analysis - 643 recent, verified reviews
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Features
177green, modes, headlamp, flood, button
+85%
-15%
" ... Solid headlamp with a ton of features. ... "
" ... -There are only two main light modes: white and colored. ... -White has 2 sub-modes: main and flood. ... -Colored has 3 sub-modes: red, blue, and green. ... I think if people break it down and realize there are only the two main modes and it's not really that complicated to switch between them, it makes it much easier to operate. ... "
" ... Love the spot and flood modes. ... "
" ... A little on the heavy side compared to some other headlamps but great features and fairly easy to use. ... "
" ... Nice light for mechanic. ... "
" ... I really like the variable brightness capability of the different lamps (versus the high, medium, low type settings on many lamps). ... It would be nice if the main lamp could be adjusted for the tap on, tap off function because it is really bright. ... "
" ... Great headlamp, the mutiple features make this product stand out. ... "
" ... The light tap on the side of lamp that turns the spot light on and off is great. ... PROS: The 4 second button hold that switches it into lock mode is brilliant. ... "
Battery Life
87battery life, bright, rechargeable, aaa batteries, headlamp
+79%
-21%
" ... I highly recommend that you get some good rechargeable batteries and you can keep using. ... "
" ... Although the 4 AAAA capacity is a bit heavier than the Triple option, the performance you gain from not having to change the battery every 6 hours is well worth it. ... Even with getting batteries for free, i. ... I wore it 6 hours straight in the rain and had zero leaks, so the weather sealing and battery compartment latch is impressive. ... "
" ... Battery life is decent unless you use the high beam often. ... I use mine with rechargeable batteries and carry a GoalZero solar charger. ... "
" ... I had no problems with battery power. ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... Used it for camping to replace one that had a separate battery pack. ... "
" ... The battery has not died since I've bought it a long time ago. ... "
" ... The battery lock out feature is great. ... "
Comfort
86comfortable, strap, head lamp, headlamp, headband
+83%
-17%
" ... It’s super bright and comfortable to wear and I love the various options for the lights but it is quite big and it wobbles when I run. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised how well it stays on my head and remains very comfortable. ... "
" ... I bought this at a time when I thought I had lost my original Black Diamond head lamp (Found it !!!). ... "
" ... I like how the headband is easily adjustable. ... "
" ... New color options on this one are cool and like the padded part that rests on forehead. ... "
" ... Light, comfortable head light. ... "
" ... The head straps are sturdy to keep secured on your head with ease of adjustment. ... "
" ... The strap is very comfortable and the slight extra padding where the light presses against your forehead is a nice touch. ... "
Ease of Use
69bright, difficult, operate, complicated, controls
+78%
-22%
" ... It's very bright and easy to use. ... "
" ... Has soo many settings and modes, but still easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use and size to fit. ... "
" ... Easy to change brightness settings. ... "
" ... Very bright, easy to use ... "
" ... I really like the light, the controls take some getting used to, but once you figure them out it's pretty easy. ... "
" ... Adjusting color and intensity is pretty intuitive. ... "
" ... Very bright, easy to use. ... "
For Travel
65hiking, trip, backpacking, trips, dark
+94%
-6%
" ... love this headlamp super bright it wont take me long to get use to it if you go night hiking camping backpacking I recommend buying this headlamp ... "
" ... The headlamp can also strobe each of the colors too so its great for night hiking, festivals or fun in general. ... "
" ... Bought this for a last minute trip and I have to say it is hands down one of my favorite tools for overlanding. ... "
" ... I use it while hiking, hunting, camping, and as my primary light for SAR. ... "
" ... perfect for hiking, camping, etc. ... "
" ... After hundreds of backpacking trips, this is by far the brightest light I have ever had. ... "
" ... Great headlamp for camping and doing chores outside when dark. ... "
" ... I have used the light on a couple short trips now and the batteries are still strong. ... "
Color
58colors, color, white, bright, green
+95%
-5%
" ... Multicolor is great, white is bright and available as both wide and narrow. ... "
" ... I love the three brightness settings for white, green, red and blue light. ... "
" ... The colored lights make neon and florescent colors stand out for easier locating in the dark i.e. ... "
" ... Changing the color of the light can be tricky and takes some practice, but I do not use the other colors very often. ... I like the idea of being able to have different colors and brightness settings if I needed them. ... "
" ... Brightness is good throughout the modes, once you figure how to efficiently adjust it. ... "
" ... Love the one-tap brightness reduction feature and the different color modes. ... "
" ... I have no sound issues on any bright settings. ... "
" ... If you want three colors along with your bright headlamp, this is the only choice. ... "
Build Quality
53headband, forehead, bright, battery compartment, stripped
+79%
-21%
" ... It fits on the hardhat nicely, very efficient on battery, very durable the construction field can be rough. ... "
" ... That thing was rock solid. ... "
" ... SOLID piece of kit. ... "
" ... This new one is also lower profile on the forehead and has a nicer bracket and band with a nice pad behind the bracket so it sits nicely on the brow. ... Even the material the bracket and casing are made of are better and sturdier. ... "
" ... The clamp mechanism is fairly robust and it hasn't open once accidentally. ... The build quality is superb, it's survived numerous drops and bangs. ... "
" ... These are very durable if you take care of them. ... The individual adjustment on each leg for counterbalance or uneven surfaces has been incredible and so convenient. ... It folds small enough to fit in the outer pouch of my violin case. ... "
" ... It is very bright and feels to be made very well. ... "
" ... Durable as well. ... "
Controls
43controls, power button, press, brightness, tap
+56%
-44%
" ... One note is that the 'tap' feature is capacitive, not mechanical - so you don't need to tap hard, you can actually tap really soft, you just need to make good contact and not tap too quickly. ... "
" ... I like the features and its easy to change the lighting once you know how to press the buttons. ... "
" ... Very bright and quick touch sensitive button is convenient. ... "
" ... I also really like how you can turn on the brightest setting for either the white or colored lights through a side button, kind of like an on/off switch, you don't really see that in most headlamps. ... When you use the white LEDs, when switching it to the max-brightness setting, both the spot and flood lights will turn on together! ... "
" ... PROS: The 4 second button hold that switches it into lock mode is brilliant. ... "
" ... Buttons take some learning but easy to understand once you get the hang of them. ... "
" ... I really like the switch and controls. ... "
" ... With a little patience, it is not hard to learn the different click patterns and becomes easy to switch brightness and colors. ... "
Price
37money, worth, worth the money, purchase, headlamp
+92%
-8%
" ... We already have one headlamp from this brand that we LOVE and this was a newer version at a better price. ... "
" ... I’m a hundred percent satisfied. ... Worth every cent. ... "
" ... Good price too ... "
" ... got it for a good price ... "
" ... Overall a decent light for the money ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Excellent quality awesome value. ... "
" ... Worth the money and then some in any case and yeah, I'd buy another and recommend it to anyone. ... "
Size
32light, heavy, compact, little, weight
+75%
-25%
" ... The new design is more compact/not as bulky as the previous build, and looks better overall. ... "
" ... This stand is light weight and fits in my luggage with little space. ... "
" ... This light is crazy bright for its size. ... "
" ... I would say it’s also heavier. ... "
" ... I dont see a problem for more than that, but I also bought a Black Diamond Sprinter for a little less weight/better balance for longer runs (that and all I need is white light) ... "
" ... This is impressive especially for its size. ... "
" ... But once I found out it was a feature it comes in handy. ... But I would think if you are using to run with I recommend a lighter/smaller one. ... "
" ... They managed to balance a compact size with decent quality and adequate power. ... "
Product Reliability
29years, working, year, storm, previous
+62%
-38%
" ... I have had the older version if this, from 5 years ago and it was perfect. ... "
" ... and they seem to have a good life. ... "
" ... It’s a lot better than the other headlamps I’ve had over the years, hopefully it holds up. ... "
" ... Works as described, no issues so far. ... "
" ... I had bought a previous generation Storm years ago and it served me well for seven years. ... "
" ... I have been using this headlamp for approximately six months now and have grown to trust its capabilities. ... "
" ... Daily use for two months 30-60 minutes a day. ... "
" ... Time will tell for reliability, but I imagine this will last a long time. ... "
Display Clarity
28full, led, lamp, tap, headlamp
+86%
-14%
" ... VEry confusing how to change the colors, brightness and use the features but still works great. ... "
" ... Great lamp and plenty bright. ... "
" ... you can adjust the brightness and can one tocuh between two brightnesses of your choosing. ... "
" ... Easy to change brightness settings. ... "
" ... This along with the light touch brightness control, contributes to less waste. ... "
" ... The brightness of the various colored LED's is great! ... "
" ... Brightness is good throughout the modes, once you figure how to efficiently adjust it. ... "
" ... You can control the brightness and distance very easy. ... "
Night Photography
25bright, night, trail running, red, night vision
+96%
-4%
" ... I love the 350 lumens to light the trail at night. ... "
" ... This is a very bright light that I have used for trail running and I've also used it as a back up light on my gravel bike when my other light quit working. ... "
" ... The red light is good for preserving your night vision. ... "
" ... The light though is very bright and definitely allows me to run at night. ... "
" ... Great light, very bright. ... "
" ... Very nice light! ... "
" ... The low light/night vision now features blue and green as well as the red colored light. ... "
" ... The different light setting made it really nice for low light situations. ... "
Fit
24battery compartment, tighten, comfortable, year, wanted
+88%
-13%
" ... It sits well on my head and doesn't sag. ... "
" ... Fits in a backpack. ... "
" ... Attach this to your helmet and attempt to navigate a dark space and you'll be disappointed ounce one of your guys turns on his Milwaukee head lamp. ... "
" ... I love that the up/down adjustment is tight. ... "
" ... The clamp mechanism is fairly robust and it hasn't open once accidentally. ... "
" ... It folds small enough to fit in the outer pouch of my violin case. ... "
" ... Easy to use and size to fit. ... "
" ... It fits comfortable on the head. ... "
Water Resistance
20water, submerged, headlamp, camping, hiking
+95%
-5%
" ... Hiking , biking you name it. ... "
" ... Very bright, love it bec its waterproof. ... "
" ... Still as waterproof as ever. ... Waterproof rated to be fully submerged 1 meter for 30 minutes so it will last through any and all weather conditions. ... "
" ... I have not had a chance to test battery life and water resistance yet. ... "
" ... I use this mainly on morning runs but also backpacking, camping, working on my jeep or motorcycle, etc. ... "
" ... Blows any headlamp I've owned out of the water for its brightness and functionality. ... "
" ... perfect for hiking, camping, etc. ... "
" ... I had an older model and wanted better waterproof and brighter . ... "
Weight
19weight, little, heavy, bright, headlamp
+84%
-16%
" ... The Storm is by far the best in terms of lumens, weight, and features. ... "
" ... This stand is light weight and fits in my luggage with little space. ... "
" ... Great product little bit heavy. ... "
" ... Light weight and works as discribed. ... "
" ... This headlamp is very bright and light weight. ... "
" ... The Sprinter, on the other hand, is very light weight and balanced with the bulb in the front and the battery pack in the back. ... "
" ... Very bright and not heavy. ... "
" ... This light is crazy bright for its size. ... "
For Running
18headlamp, biking, walking, jogging, running at night
+89%
-11%
" ... It's comfortable and stays in place while I'm running. ... "
" ... I just use mine mostly for running at night. ... "
" ... It stays fairly bright with a good throw for brisk walking or jogging. ... "
" ... Note that I wore it running one time and had no issues with is slipping. ... "
" ... This headlamp was purchased for running my neighborhood um in the dark. ... "
" ... PROS: Bright enough to light dark trails and roadways for biking, skiing, running. ... Light and comfortable to wear and doesn’t jump around much when jogging, skiing, biking. ... "
" ... When I am running, biking, or climbing, this headlamp has served me well! ... "
" ... This light is great for biking, walking and running but no construction. ... "
Design
17design, headlamp, white, spot, red
+76%
-24%
" ... This is a sturdy little light with some nice features and a few minor design flaws. ... "
" ... You will be shocked how beautiful it is. ... "
" ... I almost exclusively use red and white. ... "
" ... New color options on this one are cool and like the padded part that rests on forehead. ... "
" ... Do you really need red, blue, and green? ... "
" ... it's perfect look no further for a better light ... "
" ... It is very bright and feels to be made very well. ... "
" ... I really like this headlamp, especially the three colored lights (red, green and blue). ... "
Sound Quality
13buzzing, lamp, headlamp, deal breaker, buzzing sound
+8%
-92%
" ... However, when I installed the batteries and started the lamp, I could clearly hear a buzzing sound, at first I thought it was not coming from the headlamp, but it was clear when I started switching between modes, this buzzing sound is a deal breaker, I use this lamp when I go hiking or camping, imagine listening to a buzzing sound while retreating to nature. ... "
" ... The deal breaker is the noise it makes. ... The huge deal breaker for me is the noise that it makes when on. ... Its a humming or buzzing noise. ... Yet, I have tried 3 different headlamps and they all made this noise. ... One of them was way louder than the others. ... "
" ... CONS: Makes an annoying buzzing sound when on high beam. ... "
" ... While using had buzz sound, which was very annoying. ... "
" ... It emits an annoying buzzing noise and it has too many functions slaved to a single button. ... "
" ... every time i turn it on there is a buzzing sound. ... "
" ... The sound is more amplified when I put my hood on over my head. ... I ordered two lights and both make the exact same noise. ... "
" ... Makes a buzzing noise on all settings. ... "
Band
13head band, head, band, loosens, headlamp
+46%
-54%
" ... But, the band loosens up and when I turn on the light there is a noticeable high pitch ringing, like the light is ready to blow up. ... "
" ... strap doesn't stay to size and slips ... "
" ... Only downside is that the head band keeps loosening up as you take it on and off must be readjusted occasionally or it would be 5 stars ... "
" ... The head strap seems to slip loose on my from time to time, not sure why. ... "
Marketplace
12works, seller, second, one, advertised
+75%
-25%
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... See some photos above. ... "
" ... I like this but I like my original better. ... "
" ... Product received as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... My girlfriend bought one of the $20 headlamps on amazon. ... "
" ... Item as Described. ... "
" ... This is the second one I’ve ordered. ... "
Capacity
10use, camping, garage, truck, light
+100%
" ... Between my house, backpack, camper and truck, I own 4 different headlamps. ... "
" ... Good for field environment ... "
" ... I use it for camping, map reading, and work around the house. ... "
" ... This model has a lot of light when both beams are running, giving good distance and great wide area coverage. ... "
" ... My entire family uses them for camping, biking, around the house and garage. ... "
" ... Use for everything from hunting to projects around the house! ... "
" ... Has worked well in many situations from camping to working in dark places around the house or garage. ... "
" ... In the shop, around the house. ... "
As Gift
10gift, bought, husband, gifts, light
+100%
" ... Great gift for my hubby! ... "
" ... Was a gift and recipient seems pleased with it ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought this headlamp for my husband as one of his Christmas presents! ... "
" ... I bought 3 of these for my family for Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... This was a present for my father in-law. ... "
" ... GREAT Christmas gift for men(and women). ... "
" ... I've bought these a few times, both for myself and as gifts for others. ... "
Wash Programs
9cycle, different, used, figure, easy to use
+56%
-44%
" ... Has soo many settings and modes, but still easy to use! ... "
" ... Great light and easy to use and cycle through light modes. ... "
" ... Second most important is it will last for more than a week if used continuously from dusk to dawn on minimum setting. ... "
" ... Even at its highest setting. ... "
" ... It was tricky to figure out how to cycle through the color modes and from low to hi, but once I figured it out, it's easy to use. ... "
Setup
8read, took, still, setup, settings
+50%
-50%
" ... Didn’t bring instructions with me into the woods and took about five minutes to figure out how to get red to appear. ... "
" ... My beef is that it comes with a complicated set of instructions to control its multifeature/multicolor settings. ... "
" ... I first thought it only took two and had to read the instructions. ... "
" ... The instructions are horrible and don’t help at all. ... "
Returns
8returned, replacement, order, unfortunately, opened
+13%
-88%
" ... Please contact me asap for return. ... "
" ... I do not see any way to request a replacement on this order, either. ... "
" ... Returned it after a couple of weeks. ... "
" ... i will be returning it. ... "
" ... Admittedly it was past the date of return, but I hadn't opened until the date passed,(Iwas out of town) and as soon as I opened it, and tried it, it made a loud high pitched noise and didn't work any where near how it was advertised. ... "
Delivery
8received, took, fast, second, ordered
+75%
-25%
" ... Product received as described. ... "
" ... I also felt that the price was very fair for what I received. ... "
" ... High quality product, fast delivery ... "
" ... I just received the Storm in the mail. ... "
" ... This is the second one I’ve ordered. ... "
" ... excellent product and fast shipping! ... "
For Kids
7kids, got, one, loves, christmas
+86%
-14%
" ... He absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... some kid will have no problem. ... "
" ... My son Loves his headlamp. ... "
" ... gave one to my son for Christmas as he needed one for his job. ... "
" ... I only purchased a new one because on of my kids lost it on a horse barn adventure. ... "
" ... Will buy another for my son. ... "
Overall performance
6fast
+83%
-17%
" ... I've used this on a few hikes and have been impressed with the performance. ... "
" ... It works exactly just like it's supposed to and shipping was super fast! ... "
" ... Did it’s job ... "
" ... Great Item, Very Fast Shippin! ... "
" ... This lamp is great and will get the job done. ... "
Storage
6space, weight, wanted, tighten, think
+83%
-17%
" ... This product is far superior to shelf products I have tried at Lowes. ... "
" ... It's about perfect for working around a known space in the dark, like a maintained trail or a campsite. ... "
" ... This stand is light weight and fits in my luggage with little space. ... "
" ... Right out of the box I submerged it in a 5 gallon bucket. ... "
Product As Described
5advertised, see, photos
+100%
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Item as Described. ... "
" ... See some photos above. ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
5long, light, find, see, night
+100%
" ... I haven't owned this long enough to see how it holds up to the various oils i work with, but I see this lasting long considering I don't really have to handle the light too much to change brightness. ... "
" ... I dropped it in mud, puddles, motor oil, and it keeps going. ... "
" ... Needed something with red light to use while stumbling thru the brush to find my blind, but needed the same light to switch to a powerful beam while searching for tracks and whatnot. ... "
" ... As long as I take care not to kink the seal and keep it clean when changing batteries, I expect this to make a nice water tight package. ... "
Lens
5well, red, light, lenses, headlamp
+60%
-40%
" ... Lenses on different modes worked well. ... "
" ... I don't use the white lens often, so the majority of my experience is with the red lens. ... The red lens provides enough brightness to read maps and notes, clean weapons, or other miscellaneous tasks, even at the lowest setting. ... "
" ... This light is incredible, the main lense is a beam of light that is aimed so well, and the colored ones have such solid functionality at night. ... "
Volume
4used, makes, super, lamp, head
+25%
-75%
" ... One of them was way louder than the others. ... "
" ... Thought it was great at first but now, after less than 3 hours of use, it makes a loud, continuous buzzing sound regardless of which function is used and despite new batteries. ... "
User Manual
3user, want
+67%
-33%
" ... I will say though, it does come with a fairly large user manual for such a simple device. ... "
" ... Works great, the number of modes can be a bit confusing unless referring to the manual. ... "
Memory
3tap
+67%
-33%
" ... The memory and power tap are awesome features I wasn't expecting. ... "
" ... I particularly like the memory feature that can turn on to whatever you last had on. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3buzzing, humming
-100%
" ... Its a humming or buzzing noise. ... "
" ... Makes a buzzing noise on all settings. ... "
Video Playback
3watch, video, figure
+67%
-33%
" ... There are some instructional videos on YouTube that will help if you're a more visual learner. ... "
" ... Watch a YouTube video to set it up,you can't beat it for the money. ... "
Power Consumption
3full, compact
+100%
" ... I keep a second one in my house so we have it for power outages. ... "
" ... I found the "powertap" feature is really useful (turns it instantly to full power). ... "
" ... They managed to balance a compact size with decent quality and adequate power. ... "
Packing
3good
+33%
-67%
" ... my only complaint is the packaging is horrifying! ... "
" ... The packing is horrendous! ... This packaging would make a substantial contribution to the problem with packaging in our oceans. ... "
Hair
3using, scissors, walking, running, head
+33%
-67%
" ... You'd have to make it tight on your head, cut off your blood circulation. ... "
" ... However if you walking/running in an unknown area at night, it just isn't going to cut it. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 39.37 meters
Display
Type: LED
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