Running Headlamp

I like Black Diamond headlamps, but you will pay more for the quality

I've had surprisingly good luck with the Hoxida 500 Lumens USB Rechargeable Headlamp that's sold on Amazon. I've had it for over two years and use it almost every night from November through February. It's held up extremely well. I also have a Black Diamond rechargeable headlamp that works well.

I've dabbled with several runner specific headlamps. They all blow.

One of mine got eaten by my dog (not the reason that one blew) so my wife grabbed a 3 pack of headlamps from Menard's for $10. Best damn headlamps I ever had. Couldn't tell you the brand, but so much better, more comfortable, better life, more appropriate lumens as well.

Petzl Bindi

Black Diamond Spot

My rotation:

Petz Iko Core: Cost like 2-3 of yours but will hold longer than 2-3 of yours. Light and comfortable, can use standard batteries or battery pack. --> Good for everything.

LED Lenser Neo6R: Amazing wide and bright light. Very good fit. But cannot use standard batteries. --> When I need the best light.

Both pretty affordable.

Don't buy crap like this.

Get a decent headlamp from Petzl, Black Diamond or other well known outdoor brands.

At times like dusk and dawn it's hard for cars to see runners so I highly recommend using a lighted running vest.

I like using a handheld flashlight/ hand torch.

Agree on getting a good headlamp, don't settle for cheap krap. I just bought two Petzl Akrik Core lamps during Christmas sales (one for me, one for the wife). Replaced some cheap garbage from Costco. Love these things. Came with a rechargeable lithium pack or you can throw in some AAAs in a pinch. My use is camping, then working on my car. I've just used one for about 8 or 9 hours doing various upgrades/repairs on my truck. Battery still has some charge left. These are great and totally worth the extra money.

Buy a quality headlamp like others have said. May need some adjusting to stay in place on your head without coming off while running. Rechargeable batteries are the way to go.

Black Diamond Sprinter is consistently reviewed as the best (really the only) headlamp specifically for runners. It's awesome.

One thing that a lot of people don't realize is that headlamps with multiple front-facing LEDs can actually be dangerous when running because the slightly different light angles have a tendency to wash out textures and shadows, which makes depth perception more difficult when moving at speed. For running, you want a single spot facing forward, ideally with infinite adjustment (rather than indexed "clicks" that can force you to aim either too high or too low).

I use the Evadict Ontrail 250 from Decathlon which is pretty cheap and rechargeable by USB.

I use something like this. Mine was made by New Balance but I dont know if they make one anymore. Much more comfortable than running with a head lamp.