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Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp
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Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp

Item # 747638

$20.00

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With a list of popular features and Black Diamond™ quality built right in, the Gizmo is an outstanding headlamp for the price!

  • Lightweight Gizmo features three LED bulbs providing three lighting modes— bright, dim and strobe
  • Single control button must be depressed for three seconds for light to initiate, which helps prevent unintended battery drainage inside a pack
  • If someone falls asleep with it on, no worries; headlamp's auto shutoff feature kicks in after four hours
  • Features a pivoting head and a single, around-the-head strap
  • LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) cast even, white light that's good for close-in lighting; nearly indestructible LEDs drastically improve battery life
  • Operates on two AAA batteries, included

Manufacturer-supplied specifications. Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 747638

Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Bulb detail3 LEDs
Weight with batteries2.8 ounces
Light output12 lumens
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 13 / low: 7 meters
Brightness levels2
Beam typeFlood
Strobes1
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 30 / low: 36 hours
Batteries2 AAA
MaterialPlastic
Weight(w/o batteries)1.2 ounces
RechargeableNo

Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp
 
3.3

(based on 32 reviews)

61%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good battery life (20)
  • Adjustable beam (18)
  • Bright (18)
  • Durable (14)
  • Stable (11)

Cons

  • Not durable (3)
  • Unreliable (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (19)
  • Car camping (18)
  • Hiking (15)
  • Day trip (12)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (17), Casual/ recreational (6), Casual adventurer (6)

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Sep

21

2007

(24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

best buy

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Could be more durable

Best Uses

  • General task lighting

Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

On the con side, this value-priced light is a little more cheaply made than the other more-expensive options [...]. The plastic seems thin and the beam color has the expected slight irregularity to it (slightly bluish in center, slightly greenish at the perimeter). The ratcheting part of the tilt mechanism is a bit stiff and the switch on mine became a little finicky within a few days of purchase (warranty issue). Holding the switch for one second to turn it on or off will help prevent accidental battery drain, but was a tad annoying in use. However, none of these things will be noticeable to you if you have not owned a premium headlamp before. It is of high enough quality to put it in the category of serious, reliable gear and easily separate it from discount-store junk. Despite these minor shortcomings, this is a very good light. At its price, it is a sound value and definitely a best-buy. I can highly recommend this headlamp. It will not have some of the (unessential) features of an expensive, bulky headlamp, but it is smaller, lighter and more comfortable to wear. As a regular headlamp user for 25 years, I can assure you that lightweight and comfort, while not that evident in the store, are the things about a headlamp you will grow to appreciate during real-world use. It gives you a very good, usable flood of light at two brightness levels (plus flash) with absolutely no flicker. Also, unlike the very smallest headlamps, this one does not use expensive, short-lived coin cell batteries, but instead uses 2 common, inexpensive, easily-found AAA batteries (including rechargeable ones) which last and last. IMO, everyone should own a headlamp and this one would be good for all but the most technically-demanding uses. My prediction: it will become a best-selling product in the low to moderate price range and drive lots of other headlamps off the shelf.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

16

2007

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great battery life!

By freefall

from Littleton, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Bright
  • Durable
  • Long battery life

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Day trip
    • Hiking

    Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

    For the price you can't go wrong! I bought this one to replace one that was the same price but not as good. I've used it on two week-long outings this year and have not had to replace the batteries and I do night hike at least a couple of times every trip. The low setting is still a little bright for reading at night so if there was a lower setting as well, this little baby would be perfect.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    28

    2007

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Awesome, Cost Effective, and Bright

    By Miss Pinkie Pants

    from Seattlw, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life
    • Spare Bulb

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

      For the price, how can you go wrong.

      The beam was even brighter and illuminated a larger area than my hiking partner's headlamp (which is a more pricey headlamp) and he came to rely on my lighting the way than his own headlamp.

      Nice surprise to have the 'inexpensive' be the better of the two. :)

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      11

      2007

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Great light, when it works

      By Layton

      from LA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Long battery life

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

        This light works very well with the three mode. Bright, Low, Strobe. I have had mine for about 4 months and use it often at night. About a month ago it started not turning on. You have to squeeze the sides in order for it to turn on, and then half the time it still turns right back off. I plan on returning it to hopefully get a new one under a warranty.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        30

        2008

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        2nd time's a charm!

        By Captain Starbucks

        from Maple Valley WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Long battery life

        Cons

        • First one didn't work

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

        The first headlamp I used had the unique ability to turn itself off whenever it wanted. At first I thought this was due to low batteries so I replaced them. Then I after it kept doing it, I replaced them again. No dice. The lamp always turned back on, but it obviously didn't work corrctly.

        I took the lamp back to REI. I had the option of getting a different brand or whatever, you all know the options. I REALLY liked this lamp so I got the same one. The new lamp has been trouble free. I have a much higher powered lamp I also carry, but this one is perfect for around camp and reading.

        Three stars based on me having to return it, otherwise I would have given it five because I do like it so much.

        • Gift:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        22

        2008

        (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very bright

        By dewi

        from Denver CO(the place with REAL mountains)

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Adjustable Beam
        • Bright
        • Durable
        • Long battery life
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

          This is the best headlamp ever. the battery has lasted for over a year. i have dropped this into a river and it still works. I do a lot of backpacks and hikes, this is good for seeing the trail and other people.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great headlamp for kids or adults

          By JB404

          from Decatur, GA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Long battery life

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping

            Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

            I picked up 3 of these headlights for the kids as I wanted the battery efficiency of LED and something small for their heads. This has not disappointed. If left on I don't have to worry about changing out batteries. The smaller size fit's the kids heads easily and it is lightweight. Kids are 3, 4 and 6. The button is easy to work and it has a strobe feature. I use it when I go backpacking because of it's extremely light weight. It only has 3 bulbs but gives plenty of light for my needs. Lastly, you can't beat the price.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            18

            2008

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Don't bother

            By haikuseasmoke

            from Haiku, Hawaii

            About Me Outdoor Professional

            Pros

            • price

            Cons

            • Poorly made

            Best Uses

            • Door stop
            • Sling shot

            Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

            I bought three of these headlamps two months ago. I used them casually around the house and on one backpacking trip. Two of them have already broken. At first the lamps worked properly, but then suddenly they would only stay on if the button was held down continuously. Then even this method would no longer work - using the lamps now requires constant button pushing for just a few seconds of illumination.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            16

            2008

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            you get about what you pay for

            By Montana_Man

            from Yosemite for now

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Cheap
            • Durable

            Cons

            • Unreliable

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Climbing
            • Hiking

            Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

            this is a great product, have ownd it sice december using it every weekend, and just recently i have had some problems with the light just dieing out on me for no reason. i talked to some people about this and BD aparently uses a differnt type of soldering on there products and this may cause this to happen, still investigating tho. all in all its great for backpacking and climbing and its definaly cheap

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            18

            2008

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            A Must Have

            By GearJunky360

            from St. Louis

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Comfort
            • Durable
            • Long battery life
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about Black Diamond Gizmo Headlamp:

              This is a must have piece of gear for the person who needs an inexpensive head lamp. I have gone through my fare share of them and at [$] for this little sucka I have to say it is a steal of a deal, must have piece of equipment for the overnight back pack trip, car camping, or even home use.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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