This New Headlamp Charges in Less than 10 Minutes, and That’s Just the Start of Its Utility

Biolite’s newest release marries its tried-and-true product design with some very functional new features.

Blue BioLite headlamp with adjustable fabric strap and white LED light on green background.

By Hayley Helms

Published 20 hours ago

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At the very least, a headlamp should fulfill these three requirements: it should be bright, comfortable and durable.

The bare minimum isn’t that hard to achieve, and many headlamps satisfy the conditions I’ve laid out above.

Man wearing a beige short-sleeve shirt and a black BioLite headlamp in a forest setting. — Moisture-wicking fabric and low-profile construction are two Biolite hallmarks found on the new Range 500.

But what if I told you there’s a new headlamp, from a trusted source, that exceeds these expectations, packing in a ton of new tech without weighing itself down?

The Biolite Range 500 isn’t just bright, comfortable and durable; it’s lightweight, completely waterproof and can provide an hour’s worth of illumination from just 8 minutes of charging time.

Shine bright like a diamond

Biolite’s latest headlamp brings together everything outdoor enthusiasts love about the brand, combined with tech advancements that make it an undeniable essential for camp.

The Range 500 features a bright 100-meter beam, the farthest-reaching light the brand offers. It also comes with a “white flood” lighting mode, which is not available on its other headlamp models.

Hand holding a blue waterproof headlamp submerged in clear water. — The fully waterproof design makes the Range 500 appealing for river, lake and even ocean adventures.

The newest Biolite headlamp also comes with a new IP67 submersible waterproof rating, which means it is completely dust-tight and stays protected from submersion in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In other words, it can definitely stand up to rain and snow.

Older models were only rated to IPX4, so this is a pretty meaningful upgrade.

Two people wearing rain jackets and headlamps laughing under falling rain at night. — Rain and snow are no match for the Range 500’s capable design.

Best of all, thanks to its ultrafast USB-C charging, the Range 500 can go from 0 to 80 percent in 30 minutes or less, or if you’re really tight on time, you can add an hour of light in only 8 minutes of charging.

For anyone who has forgotten to charge their headlamp before heading to camp, this fast-charging capability is game-changing.

Blue BioLite headlamp with adjustable strap connected to a gray and orange charging device on a wooden table. — Just 8 minutes of charging time will yield an impressive hour of additional run time for the Range 500.

Visibility is safety, whether you’re on a night hike or trying to make your way around camp, and the sooner you can get your headlamp back in action, the better.

Plus, removing unnecessary friction and frustration from recreating outside will always result in a more enjoyable adventure.

Availability and pricing

The Range 500 headlamp comes in three colorways: Midnight Grey, Slate Blue and Spark Red. It’s available now on Biolite’s official site for just $70.

Biolite

Biolite Range 500

$70 at Biolite

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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