Black Diamond Ion Headlamps, Grass
May 13, 2018 - Comment
The smallest, lightest and most compact fully functional headlamp that runs on AAA batteries, the Ion features a powerful, modern design for ultralight outings and emergency use.
Product Features
- One Double Power LED and one Single Power red LED emit up to 80 lumens on max setting
- Modern touch-control housing runs on two AAA lithium, standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red night vision and lock mode
- Water proof; Protected against water immersion down to >1m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes (IPX 8)
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For the price, it’s a bargain and gets the job done. Length:: 1:06 Mins For the price of $11, it’s a steal.The batteries alone for AAA Lithium are $1.20-1.50 a piece.I got this for my kids, ages 3-6, and the controls are not the easiest to learn and use. I uploaded a video on how to control the functions if you need help.If you are wearing gloves, have very dry hands, or wet/moist hands, the touch switch doesn’t work or respond well to touch.These will be used for car camping, walking at night…
Reasonable price but turning it on/off is very finicky. The button free touch sensor to turn the unit on and off and adjust brightness is a nice concept but it is very finicky. It doesn’t matter if your fingers are clean, dirty, hot, cold, or wet, this unit usually takes about 5 tries to get it to respond the way you are intending. Once you get it turned on it is actually very bright for it’s size with good battery life. According to the manual it is water resistant. I have worn it for brief periods in the rain with no issues but the battery door…
This is an amazing headlamp. A few things to note Update – 9/6/15Despite my original assumption that the case seemed prone to breaking, it has been 11 months and about 15 trips out (I don’t store with batteries in) and it still has yet to break.The light adjustment (slide finger to dim or brighten) has become easier to use and very handy for night hikes.I used the light in 10°F weather with no problem. In addition, this light has become a mainstay in my backpacking and day hiking. I never used to bring a light on…