Bright, versatile, ready to go
There's a lot to like about a head torch that arrives ready to use without needing a trip to the shop for batteries. The Spot DFR's rechargeable Li-ion battery comes included and tops up via USB-C, while the Dual-Fuel design also takes three AAAs when you're heading somewhere remote and want a backup. 450 lumens of output is split across a spot and flood lens to handle distance and close-range work, PowerTap lets you flick between full and dimmed brightness with a tap on the side, and the whole housing is IPX7 waterproof to a metre. RGB night vision and Mode Memory complete a properly versatile package.
- 450 lumens with flood and spot lens for distance and close-range
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery included — charges via USB-C
- Dual-Fuel design also runs on three AAA batteries when needed
- PowerTap technology for instant brightness switching
- Red, green, and blue night vision modes
- Mode Memory powers on at your last-used brightness
- IPX7 waterproof — survives full immersion to one metre
- Recycled-material headband
- Weight: 53 g
- Lumens (PowerTap™): High – 450 lm, Medium – 200 lm, Low – 6 lm
- Max Distance on High: 116m
- Max Distance on Low: 12m
- Burn Time Low: AAA Batteries – 200h, BD1500 Battery – 150h
- Burn Time Max: AAA Batteries – 2.6h, BD1500 Battery – 3.4h
- Reserve: 10h
- Battery Compatibility: 3x AAA (included) or BD1500 Rechargeable Battery
- Eco Initiatives: Black Diamond supports environmental not-for-profits, whilst making concerted efforts to use renewable energy and recycle as much waste as possible
The Black Diamond story began with a backyard anvil and a hammer, way back in 1957. The hammer in question was wielded by famous US climber Yvon Chouinard – the same man who would also go on to create outdoor brand Patagonia. Chouinard started hand-forging climbing hardware, selling steel pitons from the back of his car in the hallowed Yosemite Valley. Over the years, that fledgling business morphed into Black Diamond, with Chouinard eventually handing over the reins to an equally dedicated group of former employees.
Steeped in mountain heritage, the brand has continued to build on its legacy through innovative, user-driven design, built for demanding adventures on rock, ice and snow. Today, they make a lot more than merely hardware. Which means that Black Diamond isn't just for climbers, mountaineers and skiers – their duffel bags, headlamps, lanterns and gloves are all much-loved by hikers, backpackers, campers and global travellers alike.
When it comes to sustainability, the brand also strives to stay true to Chouinard's original 'clean climbing' ethos. As a brand, Black Diamond supports environmental not-for-profits, whilst making concerted efforts to use renewable energy and recycle as much waste as possible. But above all, they believe in sustainability through longevity, which means making kit that will stand the toughest test of all: time.