How to choose the best headlamp for ultra-trailers?

Which headlamp for an ultra ?

The Black Diamond Icon is one of the most powerful headlamps on the market, in fact with 500 lumens it guarantees optimal night vision for all fans of ultra trail, mountaineering etc.

What kind of lighting to run at night?

The 3 best headlights for running at night

• Neolight 5 LED headlamp. With a reasonable weight of only 240 grams, this model proves to be a well-functioning headlamp with up to 5 LEDs...


• Rechargeable LED Headlight EVER.


• Ledlenser H8R headlight.

Which lamp for running?

The 5 best trail running lights

• #1 Nao+- Petzl.


• #2 Revolt 350 - Black Diamond.


• #3 Tactikka-Petzl.


• #4 Mh11 - Led Lenser.


• #5 Actik Green - Petzl.


• #1 Iko Core - Petzl.


• #2 Actik Green - Petzl.


• #3 Swift RL - Petzl.

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What power headlamp trail?

For a running trip, choose a headlamp with a power between 150 and 200 lumens. If you prefer paved roads, choosing your headlamp for the trail is a little more technical. Choose a more powerful headlamp with at least 200 lumens.

How to choose your lamp ?

The selection criteria are numerous and some are very important:

• Power and intensity: these are the two essential criteria to consider when choosing your lamp...


• Energy performance: to help you find your way around, the lamps have an energy rating.

What is the best headlamp?

What is the best ATV headlamp? With a power of 1100 lumens and a battery life of 5 hours, the Spanninga Thor is certainly one of the best lights for mountain biking. For added safety, you can also opt for a good headlamp.

How to choose a diving lamp?

The type of bulb plays an important role in the autonomy of your headlamp and in the color temperature. Prefer LED or HID bulbs because they offer a better color rendering. The white light they give off is ideal for exploration because it best reproduces daylight.



When you set out on an ultra-trail, a good headlamp is essential for running at night or in low-light conditions. But how do you choose the right headlamp? There are several criteria to consider, such as light output, autonomy, weight and ease of use. It's also important to adapt to the specifics of the route (uneven terrain, steep gradients...) so as to opt for a lamp that will perfectly meet your needs. In this article, we give you all the information you need to make the right choice and enjoy your night run to the full!