Customer reviews from bioliteenergy.com
BioLite - HeadLamp 200 - Moss Green
Average customer rating
4.5
(176 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 176 reviews
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
8
1 Star
5
92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for BioLite - HeadLamp 200 - Moss Green
Customer Rating
5
lightweight head lamp
on January 25, 2020
Posted by: Spike
from "The Beaches", Maryland
Length of ownership:1 week
This light arrived just in time for my weekend night hike. What amazes me is how lightweight this is(<2 oz), its next to nothing and the 200 lumens the light puts out is adequate for non-technical hiking. My hike involved a non-lighted backwoods marsh boardwalk with some hard packed paths and this little light worked great. I can't say I used the strobe or the red-light, however I think the red light would serve my wife well as she likes to knit in the tent when I'm trying to sleep :-). The adjustability of the strap was easy. The battery on max, lasted the entire 2+ hours with out any dimming. The cost, is moderate - however I don't mind paying a bit more for a product that will outlast the competitors. Time will answer the durability of the headlight, we will see.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent lamp
on January 25, 2020
Posted by: Mike
from Tucson AZ
Length of ownership:1 week
I've used this several mornings to walk Tumamoc Hill in Tucson, the lamp provides a good amount of light to see the path.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
All around great light
on January 25, 2020
Posted by: 5Anvils
from PA
Length of ownership:1 month
I purchased this because I am a big fan of all of Biolite's products. This headlamp 200 did not disapoint. Very light and comfortble as stated. The light is powerful and works well. The headband has an easy to adjust strap that fits perfectsly when you need it to.Thanks for another great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Light Bright Light
on January 25, 2020
Posted by: TomESD
from Roselle, IL
Length of ownership:1 week
I've previously purchased HeadLamp 330's for myself and my adult camper children. Those are very good... especially for on-trail at night trekking, with a brighter white output and a larger battery for longer run time. In the short time since receiving it, I've given it a run through and comparison.
The simpler in design "spin off" HeadLamp 200 is even more suited to camping needs, where in general I have used a Petzl e+Lite... clearly the e+Lite is limited to "in/at camp" uses (e.g., around the fire, settling in at night, finding the "facilities" at midnight) than the more demanding general use of a headlamp (e.g., on-trail at night, very early morning jogging, etc.). Now the 1oz e+Lite is a max of 1/4 the brightness of the HeadLamp 200, and has a very weak red, hence the limitation to in/at camp, where brightness causes trouble. But the only slightly heavier 1-3/4 oz HeadLamp 200 with its brighter red and more than adequately bright white for trail - both DIMMABLE, makes for a much better to/from/around/in/at camp companion.
Further, the mechanical simplicity of the in-lamp battery (at expense of run-time and brightness) makes for a lighter, arguably more durable headlamp for all-around camp use. The adjustability is so easy, with no excess strap dangling, and the material and crafting makes for a headlamp that is very comfortable to wear for a long stretch.
The operation is essentially identical to the Headlamp 330. I appreciate the initial start-up at red (saving night vision), the dimming of BOTH white and red, the memory of last setting, and the mode sequencing. Great job! Lock/Unlock is intuitive as well.
Negatives? Ok, my big fingers have not quite "found" the right place to press the button... practice, practice... (I do much better in-hand than on-head.) Also, Lithium rechargeable cells don't fare well in cold weather, either for run time or charging, so remember it would be better to keep this on your person rather than in an exposed-to-cold pack pouch. Once you're wearing it, it will be kept warm and live up to expectations.
Another thought? Why do headlamp makers always go with RED as a secondary output... when GREEN light provides better visibility and acuity than red for us humans. A bright green light with dimmer would be perfect for late night hiking on a trail, allowing you to actually SEE without spooking wildlife. At least the HeadLamp 200 red is bright enough to not trip and stumble on the trail on the way to the pit toilet in the middle of the night.
The simpler in design "spin off" HeadLamp 200 is even more suited to camping needs, where in general I have used a Petzl e+Lite... clearly the e+Lite is limited to "in/at camp" uses (e.g., around the fire, settling in at night, finding the "facilities" at midnight) than the more demanding general use of a headlamp (e.g., on-trail at night, very early morning jogging, etc.). Now the 1oz e+Lite is a max of 1/4 the brightness of the HeadLamp 200, and has a very weak red, hence the limitation to in/at camp, where brightness causes trouble. But the only slightly heavier 1-3/4 oz HeadLamp 200 with its brighter red and more than adequately bright white for trail - both DIMMABLE, makes for a much better to/from/around/in/at camp companion.
Further, the mechanical simplicity of the in-lamp battery (at expense of run-time and brightness) makes for a lighter, arguably more durable headlamp for all-around camp use. The adjustability is so easy, with no excess strap dangling, and the material and crafting makes for a headlamp that is very comfortable to wear for a long stretch.
The operation is essentially identical to the Headlamp 330. I appreciate the initial start-up at red (saving night vision), the dimming of BOTH white and red, the memory of last setting, and the mode sequencing. Great job! Lock/Unlock is intuitive as well.
Negatives? Ok, my big fingers have not quite "found" the right place to press the button... practice, practice... (I do much better in-hand than on-head.) Also, Lithium rechargeable cells don't fare well in cold weather, either for run time or charging, so remember it would be better to keep this on your person rather than in an exposed-to-cold pack pouch. Once you're wearing it, it will be kept warm and live up to expectations.
Another thought? Why do headlamp makers always go with RED as a secondary output... when GREEN light provides better visibility and acuity than red for us humans. A bright green light with dimmer would be perfect for late night hiking on a trail, allowing you to actually SEE without spooking wildlife. At least the HeadLamp 200 red is bright enough to not trip and stumble on the trail on the way to the pit toilet in the middle of the night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Thinking Outside the Box!
on January 26, 2020
Posted by: Gixxr750
from Los Angeles, CA
Length of ownership:1 week
I work in the construction industry, which means I get up a zero-dark-thirty! The industry standard head light is made by Milwaukee. The issue with the Milwaukee solution is that it is designed to mount on a hard hat, not on your head, directly, being it’s very heavy and clunky. I tried consumer lights, but but nothing worked well. I found a handheld flashlight was most effective when seeking tools or hardware in the dark warehouse in the early morning hours. But, that too, was an issue, being I was forced to have only one hand free. Without ever concerning bioLite, being when I think of bioLite, I think of recreational activities has to use their products and not has a professional application. I have a few of their other products, and I must say, the Camp Stove, fire Pit, and the SunLight has all surpassed my expectations in overall performance when I jump off the grid! So, I decided to give the HeadLamp 200 a shot. Well, this little item has met bar with all the other BioLite items I own. My very first impression, when I first used it, was to how comfortable it fits on my head, directly or on my cap, when I wear it backwards. Then the overall field of vision when I turned the light on is extremely wide, it covers my peripherals, with the same brightness has the center and the light it sable, no readjusting needed! I did have concerns of the 3 hour run time when set to high, being when it is stated 3 hours, expect 2 1/2 hours of actual run time, right? This is not the case, I honestly have not timed the overall run time on high, but, I can say, to this moment, I have not ever found myself without light when I needed it. Lastly, I have encountered one issue not anticipated prior to my purchase. I have found the headlight is so lite and comfortable, I forget to remove it when I return to the office. I have found that I am well into the mid-morning hours, sometimes the afternoon before removing it! I am extremely happy with the headlight, I’m going purchase another one for my wife, when we go camping….
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice Remodel
on January 27, 2020
Posted by: Sammy
Length of ownership:1 week
We have purchased the earlier version and were very happy with that. New one is nice that the battery and light are combined instead of separate like they were.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: PM Hiker
from New York
Length of ownership:1 month
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just started using this new model. It is lighter than the previous Biolite headlamp. Very comfortable to wear. I haven't used it to complete "drain" yet so I cannot report how many hours between charges or how quickly it recharges to full charge. If usage hours are comparable to original headlamp, this one is a winner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
HeadLamp 200 Rocks
on January 29, 2020
Posted by: moabrox
from Kaysville, Utah
Length of ownership:1 month
It's only been a couple weeks, and I have yet to use it hiking or camping, but I have used it around the house and yard to test it out. I love the ease of adjusting the head band and the lightweight. The added feature of tilting the lamp, is very useful when doing close up work or reading. I expect this will be my favorite camping headlamp!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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