Lighting Reviews
We tested the top headlamps from Black Diamond, Petzl, Goal Zero, NiteRider, and more.
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Looking to illuminate your lighting knowledge or just find the best headlamp? Our nighttime navigators have the details to brighten the way. From top lanterns to bike lights, our experts have bought and tested the lighting supplies you need to stay out of the dark. Over the years, we’ve spent hundreds of hours developing and executing tests to shed light on all things that glow. Our unbiased analysis and details are sure to keep you bright all night.
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Bike Lights
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Black Diamond Moji R+ Review
It can be perched above-head on anything from a tree branch to an extra boot lace, and it produces a decently powerful...
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Goal Zero Skylight Review
Testing the Goal Zero Skylight was one of our favorite assignments, ever. We never grew tired of powering it up...
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Light and Motion Vis 360+ Review
The Light and Motion Vis 360+ is a helmet specific bike light that makes commuting easier and safer than any of the...
Allen Sports ASL5XR Review
The Allen Sports ASL5XR is the lowest scoring light we tested. Though on the more affordable side, this light...
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Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma Review
The Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma is a small, collapsible, rechargeable lantern that is super lightweight, easy to use...
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Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 Review
The Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 is a workhorse for car camping, outdoor barbecues, and power outages. Its rechargeable...
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Primus Micron Review
When it comes to gas-powered models, it's hard to top the Primus Micron. This lantern is as compact as can be. It has...
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Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Charge Review
The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Charge is a personal all-purpose pocket light with a rechargeable battery. It deserves...
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Ultimate Survival Technologies 30-Day Duro Review
The Ultimate Survival Technologies 30-Day Duro is a rugged, battery-powered glow-in-the-dark lantern that lasts for...
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MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights Review
The MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights are a great addition to a front country camping setup. They are for anyone...
Bright Eyes Rechargeable 1200 Review
The Bright Eyes Rechargeable 1200 is an exceptionally bright light with an easy and secure yet time consuming mounting...
Cateye HL-EL135 Review
The Cateye HL-EL135 is one of the lowest scoring bike lights we've tested. Although it is highly affordable, it ranked...
Cateye Volt 300 Review
The Volt 300 is an above average light and is a great contender from CatEye. It features a quick-charge cartridge that...
Cygolite Expilion 850 Review
The Cygolite Expilion 850 is a high performance bike light for commuting and occasional off-road riding. It has a...
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Cygolite Metro 400 Review
The Cygolite Metro 400 earned our Best Buy award because it is a great light for commuting if you are on a budget...
Cygolite Metro 550 Review
The Cygolite Metro 550 is a great light for commuting, but is extremely similar to its little brother, the Cygolite...
Knog Blinder Arc 1.7 Review
The Knog Blinder Arc 1.7 was our favorite of the "budget" lights, and is a great match for beach cruisers or commuters...
Light and Motion Urban 800 Review
The Light and Motion Urban 800 offers exceptional beam quality with lightweight packaging and a number of unique...
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Light and Motion Urban 350 Review
The Light and Motion Urban 350 is one of our favorite handlebar lights, excelling for urban applications. It takes the...
Light and Motion Taz 1500 Review
The Light and Motion Taz 1500 is a high-powered portable "cross-over" bike light designed for mountain biking AND...
SafeCycler Review
This is one of the lowest performing lights in our review because of its poor brightness and beam quality scores. It...
NiteRider Lumina 550 Review
Our testers love this light! It's reasonably lightweight and compact, and its beam is bright, wide, and even. The...
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NiteRider Pro 1800 Review
The NiteRider Pro 1800 Race is the highest overall scoring bike light we've tested, and it earns our Top Pick Award...
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