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Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
202
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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LED
TYPE
39.37 meters
SIZE
172.93 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 197 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Features
46bright, options, green and blue, green, white light
+85%
-15%
" ... The light has a red and white light capability and the brightness of the light can quickly and easily be changed by clicking the button but also can be dimmed down and up by holding the button down. ... That's seriously the best feature because you can pick a middle brightness that both conserves power while providing you the proper amount of light. ... "
" ... Great lights with a good variety light options for whatever your doing at that time. ... "
" ... Great product, lots of options. ... "
" ... Once you learn how to turn it on and change the intensity/colors, it's an outstanding light! ... "
" ... This is an excellent light, very bright and good spot and flood modes. ... "
" ... It is really convenient to change the intensity of the light. ... "
" ... I love being able to select between normal and max power mode as well as having the dimming function. ... "
" ... I love this light. ... "
Battery Life
26battery, batteries, bright, indicator, good battery life
+88%
-12%
" ... The ease of opening to the battery compartment is compliment number one. ... "
" ... Battery life is decent unless you use the high beam often. ... "
" ... I wish it put out more light but hey, more light = more batteries = less run time so I'm fine with its output. ... "
" ... It's very bright for its size and doesn't have a huge battery pack. ... "
" ... Seems reasonable on battery life and durability. ... "
" ... Decent battery life as well ... "
" ... Battery life is amazing too. ... "
" ... I highly recommend that you get some good rechargeable batteries and you can keep using. ... "
Controls
24buttons, power button, bright, side button, remember
+71%
-29%
" ... The light has a red and white light capability and the brightness of the light can quickly and easily be changed by clicking the button but also can be dimmed down and up by holding the button down. ... "
" ... Once you learn the button pattern it is really easy. ... "
" ... Great headlamp, controls are more difficult than most, but once you get used to it all the options are nice ... "
" ... Very lightweight, controls are a little counter intuitive but work well enough. ... "
" ... A bit different on the button sequence because of the additional color lights, but still easy to use. ... "
" ... It would be nice if the main lamp could be adjusted for the tap on, tap off function because it is really bright. ... "
" ... It's nice to be able to adjust the brightness by holding the top button. ... "
" ... While it takes some study to master the button choices, they are fairly logical and not impossible to learn. ... The good things is one can always turn it off with one push. ... Be careful that there is a separate side button which is super sensitive. ... "
Color
23brightness, green, red, bright, white
+96%
-4%
" ... Once you have the method of changing color and brightness down, it is pretty amazing. ... "
" ... With a little patience, it is not hard to learn the different click patterns and becomes easy to switch brightness and colors. ... "
" ... Plus it has several colors. ... "
" ... bright as I needed ... "
" ... The red, blue, and green leds are bright enough to see with. ... "
" ... Good piece of gear, it takes some getting used to when cycling through brightness and different colors. ... "
" ... Lots of lighting options and brightness levels. ... "
" ... The light is powerful, well focused, can be dimmed as needed and switched to various colors. ... "
Ease of Use
22controls, button, easy to use, difficult, modes
+82%
-18%
" ... I really like the light, the controls take some getting used to, but once you figure them out it's pretty easy. ... "
" ... Once you learn the button pattern it is really easy. ... "
" ... Very bright, easy to use. ... "
" ... There are a lot of features on this headlamp, which can take a little time to learn. ... "
" ... Great headlamp, controls are more difficult than most, but once you get used to it all the options are nice ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... Definitely bright and easy to put on and aim. ... "
" ... Very lightweight, controls are a little counter intuitive but work well enough. ... "
Comfort
22head, strap, light, headband, wear
+86%
-14%
" ... I frequently run in the dark hours of the early morning and, with this light, I am pretty confident that I could perform surgery using just this light as illumination. ... "
" ... Headlamps are awesome because they free up your hands to work. ... "
" ... Light, comfortable head light. ... "
" ... it’s brighter and more comfortable than before. ... "
" ... Yes, there is a high pitched sound if you place this next to your ear. ... "
" ... Finally, the weight and comfort of this lamp is such that you can wear it for hours and not really even think about it being up there (I'm sure the beers help with that too). ... "
" ... I am a "prepper" and I strive to buy the very best products that will last for long periods of down time . ... "
" ... A little complicated to learn how to use all the features, but bright as hell and comfortable. ... "
Display Clarity
21headlamp, brightness, lamp, super, made
+90%
-10%
" ... Love that you can change how bright so it doesn't hurt other people's eyes. ... "
" ... Great little headlamp and very surprised how bright it is ... "
" ... Definitely bright and easy to put on and aim. ... "
" ... Great lamp and plenty bright. ... "
" ... And, be careful, DON'T let the bright lamp shine in someones eyes, even briefly! ... "
" ... Super bright headlamp. ... "
" ... It was better made than I expected, and very bright. ... "
" ... bright as I needed ... "
Water Resistance
14water, submerged, headlamp, wet, spot
+100%
" ... Great headlamp for hiking and camping. ... "
" ... Very bright, love it bec its waterproof. ... "
" ... Haven't had an opportunity to test waterproof claims. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it is water resistant and can be submerged for a short period. ... "
" ... awesome for skiing in the dark! ... "
" ... Bought this over the Spot due to the fully sealed case, not some bogus waterproof rating. ... "
" ... Second, this is waterproof. ... "
" ... Inside stayed completely dry despite being submerged in water, mud and lots of rain. ... If you need a waterproof headlamp, this is the one! ... "
For Travel
12light, hiking, headlamp, trip, night
+100%
" ... I had used this for several hikes including Mt. ... "
" ... Great headlamp for hiking and camping. ... "
" ... It's perfect for camping. ... "
" ... Great Light used for the whole Appalachian Trail ! ... "
" ... Excellent for camping/backpacking applications ... "
" ... After a number of beers on the last camping trip, I blinded myself and my tent mate after waking up in the middle of the night and trying to navigate to the honey pot! ... "
" ... This is a great light and I use it in off-trail woods frequently at night. ... I find I can keep my night vision and use the green light when hiking. ... "
" ... I went on an Elk Hunting trip to Colorado and needed an element proof headlamp that I could count on with my life literally on the line. ... The trip to Colorado required IMHO, the best equipment available and I can attest that this headlamp was AWESOME!!! ... "
Product Reliability
12worked, year, using, storm, previous
+83%
-17%
" ... Overall I am very happy with my purchase and look forward to using this headlamp for years to come. ... "
" ... Worked well and stayed lit up. ... "
" ... Got this to replace the Black Diamond Storm I had been using for the last 5 or 6 years ... "
" ... Worked well for me. ... "
" ... I had bought a previous generation Storm years ago and it served me well for seven years. ... "
" ... worked very well. ... "
" ... Works wonderful and has not failed me yet, couldn't say the same for a cheaper headlight I purchased from Wal-Mart that stopped working while I was 30 feet up in a tree stand. ... "
" ... Two years later I bought this one for a friend and the new version is great. ... "
Design
12red, super, lights, leds, design
+92%
-8%
" ... I have purchased over 6 black diamonds over the years and at least 6 other brands and this is the most compact and best one I have used especially for less than 50 bucks. ... "
" ... Black Diamond makes good stuffs ... "
" ... The red LED is a must, but I am not really sure what the green and blue LEDs are for. ... "
" ... The Green and Red are both great. ... "
" ... Black Diamond does a great job producing headlamps. ... "
" ... Not sure I need all the different color LEDs as Red seems to be enough. ... "
" ... The lamp is built tough and feel like quality in your hand. ... "
" ... The multiple colored lights aren't useful for me, but do function well. ... "
Build Quality
12open, battery compartment, mechanism, material, lot
+92%
-8%
" ... I have bought a lot of headlamps, this one has held up nice. ... The quality feels better along with the way its sealed. ... "
" ... Seems reasonable on battery life and durability. ... "
" ... At first glance, the headlamp looks great, with quality build material, and an easy to reach function button. ... "
" ... Other than that is a fantastic and very rugged light that by all appearances seems to be extremely durable. ... "
" ... - the weight doesn't balance perfectly on the single strap headband, but it's 'pretty good', and it didn't take me long to get used to it. ... A harder material would be another idea. ... "
" ... Great fit, really comfortable and not to heavy. ... "
" ... The build quality seems very good for a lamp under $50. ... "
" ... The lamp is built tough and feel like quality in your hand. ... "
Price
10money, worth the money, well, worth, headlamp
+90%
-10%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Not only is the price point better ... If you want a great headlamp for a great price then this is it! ... "
" ... Best I've found for the price. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny, I feel I got my money's worth so will you. ... "
" ... The only doubt that I had came due to the price tag but the value greatly outweighs the cost of the item. ... "
" ... I spent my money well. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 39.37 meters
Weight: 172.93 grams
Display
Type: LED
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