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Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp

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About This Item

SPECS:

  • Weight (with AAA batteries): 92 g
  • Weight (with rechargeable battery): 85-1/2 g
  • IPX Water Rating: 7

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Extremely waterproof design rated at IPX7, indicating the ability to rest submerged in water for up to 30 minutes, offering powerful survival skills if drenched from rain or dropped in deep puddle
  • Turns on again at same brightness setting using memory, eliminating tiresome click-through of every brightness level available to get to comfortable lighting, allowing quick on-and-go when taking on bike rides and hikes, and enabling personalized feel by accommodating self-chosen light preference
  • Strong radiance from a small lens size, offering optical efficiency and 450 lumen brightness with several times more illumination than the average flashlight, easier for the eyes to handle compared to lumens that surpass the thousands while bright enough to beat hard-to-see flashlights
  • Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes to see far away and get an idea of surroundings ahead, allowing wearer to know what direction to go in if in unfamiliar territory, or allowing more comfort in darkness, while proximity mode provides bright up-close view
  • Settings feature dimming, strobe, lock mode, and red, green, and blue night-vision, offering non-blinding easy-on-the-eyes night-seeing lights and dimmer lights to avoid hurting eyes, a notice-me option for safety, and instant-quick transitioning between max. and dim brightness to lower shine without clicking through options when passing by people

TECH SPECS:

  • BD Dual-Fuel Technology offers compatibility with AAA alkaline batteries or rechargeable 1500 Li-ion battery (bought separately)
  • Brand : Black Diamond
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : BD620671
Product WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA) and Nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Web ID: 22BDIUSTRM450HDLMCAC
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REVIEWS

3.8
86%
Recommended

134 Reviews

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20+ Years Of Bd Storms

I've had Storms for probably 20+ years. Of the original 4 I'm down to one still going strong. One one failed while two 'disappeared'. I 'was' a Petzl headlamp person. . . The Zoom (who remembers that battery!), Variations of Tikka's and then moved to DB. Bit make goos stuff but I like dealing with BD when something goes wrong. . . Generally the company, like Patagonia or Nordstroms just make is right. . . So when I had the chance I moved to BD Storms. The last iteration I had had 4 AAA batteries and a longer run time but I'd rather save a little weight (over all and bounce) so I'm thrilled with the new current model (8/2025). I use it for everything; Backpacking, Mountaineering, BC Skiing in a pinch, car repair, and looking under the bed. It's great, love the dimmable red light. Not sure I will use the green or blue but it doesn't add weight so what ever. I did not want the rechargeable version with the built in batter because I wanted the option to use AAAs. You never know where you will be in the world and you can get AAAs anywhere. AND regardless of how great lithium ion batteries are currently they still die. They all do. ALL OF THEM. . . so wanted the ability to replace the batteries, either with a new lithium ion or AAAs. A gripe - I would have give 5 stars if the I could charge the rechargeable BD 1500 Lith batteries without the huge bulky charger. Yes that would add bulk, weight and size but if I "could" recharge the removable battery with in the unit or directly while outside the unit (think micro or usbc) it would make this set up way more versatile. Charge a battery on the go with a solar panel on you pack, or directly from you power cell. . . or your phone. Anyways. . . thats my only grip. As for brightness, there is no reason you would need more Lumens than this outside of activities where you are moving fast. . . Night Skiing, Night Trail Running, Night Biking. . . If you're just walking. . . this thing is plenty bright. All the little beady eyes out there will still light up 50+ yards away:-)

Versatile And Solid

This headlamp provides a wide range of versatility with a spot beam and flood beam that have adjustable intensity (battery saver!) for any situation. It also has red, green, and blue lights and a locking feature so it doesn't turn on accidentally in your bag. It's small and light weight and you can use alkaline or a rechargeable battery cell. It's also waterproof! I've used this model for years and it's all I need. I just bought the newest version for me and my wife for backpacking trips and we love them.

Functions Well. Bright Light. Easy

Functions well. Bright light. Easy to use. Only issue is the BD 1500 battery doesn’t sit inside perfectly and the door doesn’t completely close when the BD 1500 battery is used. The light works fine but I’m guessing there will be issues with waterproofing now.

All Around Great!

I own 3 of these headlamps! I keep one in my hunting pack, truck and boat bag. That way I never forget one! Its just an all around great headlamp!

Best On The Market

BEST HEADLAMP ON THE MARKET. Fantastic product. I've been the die hard who has been holding out on switching to Rechargeable battery systems. This one is top notch and I should have transitioned a long time ago. Eliminates the problems with regular battery corrosion and the battery life of these little packs is really amazing. Fantastic product. And for the price, you can easily justify carrying an extra one for those long multiple night hauls ! Headlamp functions are really simple to use and shockingly bright. Easy to pack and will take a ravishing amount of punishment.

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