Nathan Halo Fire Runners' Headlamp

Flying through the night in wilderness and urban settings is pure joy. If, like a bike, you’re both seen and able to see. Tagged as the “Run-Right Light” by Nathan, Active Junky’s been waiting for this range of output (288-lumen max.) with illumination at both foot level (with two canted floodlights) and out in front (thanks to a long-throwing spotlight). A reliable 1,500mAh rechargeable battery in Halo Fire is at the core, managed for optimum output. And ready to light it up with the Auto-Strobe sensor’s response to oncoming car headlights. Reviewers were speechless but not in the dark when confronted by this storied brand’s hardcore response to the realities of running. Past rechargeable lights have left us skittish about their all-night endurance. Interactive, intelligent running headlamps likewise have been gimmicks in search of an application. Not here, not now. Notch down to the Nebula Fire (192-lumen max. in Sprint mode) to save some money but don’t run away from Nathan.

Best For: All-year road, trail and off-road running, adventure travel to double as a bike light (by adding a rear, red blinker for under $50 – Halo Fire’s reflective headstrap was made for this)