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Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp
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Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp

Item # 761399

$19.95

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Keep it in your pocket or stashed in your pack, the Black Diamond Ion is so light and compact there's no reason to ever be left in the dark again.

  • Great as an emergency backup or as your primary light for featherweight expeditions, the Ion is the size of a book of matches
  • One bright 0.5-watt LED bulb lights the way; high and low settings let you determine how much light you need
  • Pivotable head allows you to aim the beam where you need it most; tough construction withstands use in rain, snow and sleet
  • On/off switch requires you depress the button for one second to turn on, reducing inadvertent, battery-draining operation while stowed in your pack
  • Slim half-inch elastic headband adjusts with a slider to fit over a climbing helmet or a hat
  • Battery included

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

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Item 761399

Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Bulb detail0.5-watt LED
Weight with batteries0.95 ounces
Dimensions1.5 x 1.5 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 30 / low: 11
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 22 / low: 13 meters
Brightness levels2
Beam typeFlood
StrobesNo
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 8 / low: 15 hours
Batteries6-volt
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp
 
3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      Dec

      18

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Terrible battery life

      By K-Lo

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bright
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Low battery life

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp:

      The first battery lasted about 10 hours which is to be expected according to the information on the packaging. I would have been OK with that if the battery were not one of those tiny 6v types that costs $5.00. Worse, there is no suitable re-chargeable substitute for this battery. I had to return this headlamp because of the poor battery life.

      On the plus side, the beam is nice and bright and the unit weighs next to nothing.

      • Gift:
      • No

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

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      22

      2009

       
      4.0

      keep it in my helmet attic

      By websterart

      from tacoma, wa

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Available
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Tiny

      Cons

      • Hinge is a little flimsy

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Climbing
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp:

      love this thing! It is so small I keep it either in the attic of my climbing helmet, or the pocket on my chalkbag. If I am pushing my luck with daylight on a climb I may decide not to bring my big 3 watt headlamp because I know this one is always with me. I wouldn't use it as a primary light when an allnight descent is planned...at least intentionally. But that happened. My partner forgot hers, so she used this, and it lasted all night as we rapped down from royal arches in yosemite. 20 raps, in the dark. I carry a spare battery as well. It won't turn on accidentally as it folds over and covers the switch. I'm buying another one for my wife.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      5

      2009

       
      4.0

      Light, compact and Effective Backup

      By bknight

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Black Diamond Ion LED Headlamp:

        I use this for backpacking. I bought it as an emergency backup for my primary headlamp. It is lighter, smaller and more effective than the little single AA LED flashlight it replaced.

        I have used it a few times when it was more convenient than digging out my primary headlamp and was impressed. It is bright and very usable. Ten hours should be more than enough to get by if my primary ever fails.

        At some point I will put a lithium battery in it.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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