Coleman PEAK1 450L Headlamp with Wireless Solar Charging Case, 6 Adjustable Light Modes, Moisture-Wicking Strap, Great for Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Emergencies, & More

seriously the outdoor lighting makes bbqing difficult and this head lamp has been a game changer weve also used them when power had gone out & have a few stashed in each room & vehicle great gifts!!

This Coleman PEAK1 headlamp is a reliable light, but its solar charging case feels more like a gimmick than a game-changer. The 450-lumen output is a solid brightness level for standard hiking and camping, though I wouldn't rely on it for anything more intense like caving. The headband is comfortable and moisture-wicking, though it feels fairly similar to other standard headlamps I have used in the past. The solar case is a cool concept, but I found it doesn't really charge enough while hanging from a pack during a hike to be truly practical; it really needs to sit still in direct sunlight. While the light itself is durable enough for most adventures on its own, the case is a nice extra if you specifically want that solar backup option. Overall, it is a functional headlamp for general outdoor use, even if the main selling point is a bit unnecessary.

Headlamps are the go to for a lot of hikers abd backpackers and trailrunners because they are handsfree. I try to make camp before dark, but sometimes it just happens that way. For most of my after-dark needs I have a little tripod lantern that doubles as my battery bank, but a nice headlamp has its place. And, in so many regards, this is a nice headlamp. Pros: this lightweight headlamp has a nice moisture wicking strap that is a breeze to adjust and comfortable to wear for long durations. Two button operation so you can preserve your night vision and/or not wake fellow campers easily, red isn't after cycling through white or reliant on you having it left on it. The white options are sufficient for most camping and hiking needs, might not have the tight beam and long throw for trailrunning or night navigation if that is your thing. Battery life for anything other than the brightest white setting will easily get your through at least a few nights. Seems solid enough to take a drop or three. Meh: this case is a mystery. Adding the solar panel makes it bulky and heavy and a concern for impact damage. Sure, the light fits in super snugly and nicely, holding the charge points firmly against the internal charge terminal. So that you can go from 0 to 100% charge with... SIXTEEN HOURS OF FULL SUN. Just not worth the weight trade-off to me, or most I think. It's a gimmick and not a great one. Cons: this cord. Coleman, it's 2024, get on the standard. Or a standard even. USB-C, Micro USB, even USB-A or *shudders* Apple lightning. But no, a proprietary magnetic charger. With incredibly weak magnetic connection. On an incredibly short cord. That you provide one of. Which I cannot find on your site, other sites, anywhere in existence if I want a spare or need a replacement. I sure hope it doesn't break down in the backcountry, or get lost in the wilderness, since I am carrying an extra cable for a single piece of equipment, while one universally available cable does everything else I carry. And why? Weatherproofing was the only remotely plausible reason I could imagine but I have a ton of USB-C gear that is waterproof. For real, if not for this cable, I would be giving this a glowing review and justifying the silly solar panel as niche use but a palatable addition. Instead I can barely recommend it, only to those that will treasure that little cable like their life depends on it. Which with critical backcountry gear, it can.

no other headlamp that i own can be recharged through its waterproof, zippered case. It magnetic. The quality of the materials in the headlamp and case are top notch. The brightness is adjustable and more than adequate for my camping needs. You can use it for hiking, camping, working on the vehicle, etc. Very functional.

I’ve been using a headlamp that uses several AAA rechargeable batteries. The strap broke recently, so I thought I’d order a headlamp from a well-known company, and a lamp that has a built-in rechargeable battery. The IPX7 rating, meaning I could trust to use this in wet weather, also was a factor in me ordering this product. The headlamp comes with a solar power charging too, which didn’t factor into my decision to order it. I have had a solar powered power bank before, and the charging time was so unreasonable that I don’t use that feature. As expected, the solar charging time for this head lamp says it is 16 hours to get it from 0% to full. I don’t get 16 hours of sunlight on a whole weekend of a backpacking trip since often I hike through the forest where trees block out the sunlight. Fortunately, the weight of this product is listed in the product description, and it didn’t seem that the solar powered business would impact the weight so much to make this annoying. I was right – when I received the product, I have not been put off by extra weight of the solar power. But I don’t really consider the solar power anything special even though I’m sure it’s intended to be. It just isn’t practical for me to rely on 16 hours of sun to charge my lamp. Having said all that, the headlamp itself is good. The lamp can turn at different angles. It isn’t the brightest compared to flashlights I have, nor can you control the depth of the light in the way a flashlight can. But I do like that you can tell how much power you have left and especially that there is a second light for the red separate from white (which I use the red around campfires and white only if necessary). The white light has several different intensities, and you can set a memory setting, so you don’t have to cycle through the settings each time. There’s also a cool lock feature to prevent it from turning on in your bag which I love. Ok, so for the part that I don’t like. I didn’t know from the description that this would have a non-USB charging port. It’s kind of a deal breaker for me because now I have a proprietary cord I have to try not to lose, and when I store the cable with my other ones, I have to try to remember what device it’s for. I get that they didn’t want to have a USB cable which would need a port that water could get into. The higher IPX rating means they went with a one-off charger that is so annoying. I have to remember to bring it with me on hikes (see also the 16-hour charging time for solar, and if I use the white light for 3 hours the battery is dead). I think I’d rather take my chance with an IPX6 headlamp with a USB port and chance it biting the big one. Overall, I really like this light. It's ok value, It seems durable, easy to use, and has a lot of functionality. I just hate the charger.