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Experience top-notch performance with the BioLite HeadLamp 425. With 3D SlimFit construction and a front profile of only 10 mm, it sits flush on your forehead without worry of bouncing or slipping.
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View the BioLite Headlamp Product LineView all BioLite LED HeadlampsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Bulb Type | LED |
Bulb Detail | Light module: 1 white spot LED, 1 white flood LED, 1 red flood LED; rear light/battery module: 2 red flood LEDs, 4 white power level indicator LEDs |
Red Light Mode | Yes |
Beam Type | Adjustable / Flood |
Max Light Output (Lumens) | 425 lumens |
Light Output | High: 425 lumens; low: 5 lumens |
Max Beam Distance (m) | 85 meters |
Beam Distance | High: 85 meters; low: 15 meters |
Brightness Levels | Dimmable from high to low |
Strobes | 2 |
Average Run Time | High: 4 hours; low: 60 hours |
Regulated Output | Yes |
Rechargeability | Rechargeable |
Batteries | 1000 mAh Li-ion |
Dimensions | 3.9 x 3.1 x 2.4 inches |
Water-Resistance Rating | IPX4 |
Weight With Batteries | 2.8 ounces |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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Battery life did not match manufacturer specifications. At full brightness with both the front facing flood and spot turned on, battery life was only 1hr and 16 minutes. This is much less than the stated 4 hours. Additionally the brightness was not constant and kept on dimming, prompting me to continuously increase the brightness. Will try the Biolamp 800 which has a constant brightness setting.
Quality seems to be good. But when I arrived on site and needed it bad - it didn't even start to do what it was intended to; only short flash after any button press, battery was 100%.
After a few months, battery life went way down. Starts blinking low battery alarm after only a few minutes. Also, you can't wash the headband.
Like others have said, battery life fails. The features are great and it's comfortable. It just doesn't last.
Worked intermittently, I was on a trek in Peru and the head lamp failed, now it doesn't work at all. Even after being charged, only the red light blinks when the switch is pressed!
I like the overall design and light it gives, but the power button worked only intermittently after the first time I tilted it down to direct the light. It’s a design issue because to tilt the lamp, you have to push forward away from you on the power button which puts force on the button in an unnatural direction.