Gear Review: Olympia Headlamp

The right headlamp makes accomplishing low-light tasks a snap.

What is it?

Olympia Headlamp EX550

What does it do?

Provides bright and long-lasting, hands-free light.

What sets it apart?

This headlamp is among the brightest out there, not to mention it’s incredibly durable. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame, it is great for many outdoor activities that take place after dark, especially rigging rods in low-light conditions. It descimates darkness with 550 lumens and an intensity of 4,680 candelas, which is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity, and has 5 settings: Max, High, Medium, Low and Strobe.

How do I use it?

Anytime an outdoor enthusiast spends substantial amounts of time outside, having adequate lighting during dark hours is key to success. A quality headlamp is a tool you’ll never regret owning. By strapping it on your head and selecting from the desired mode, you can simply go to work regardless of lighting. It runs on 2 CR123A Lithium batteries providing many hours of use, depending on the mode.

How much?

$69.99

More Information:

OlympiaOutdoors.com 

Editor insight:

For a headlamp, this thing isn’t cheap, but what quality fishing or hunting tool is? In my experience, you get what you pay for and this is one of those things that you’ll be glad you dropped the 70 bucks to own. Cheap headlamps are like gas-station sunglasses, they work for a short while, but they crap out and break super easy, don’t make that same mistake with your next headlamp.