A frequently asked question is: Can the battery last all night? How bright is it? If the battery lasts all night and the brightness is sufficient, the chances of closing the sale are high... If you're not tough enough, just skip it. This ððĨðððĪ ððĒððĶðĻð§ð ððĒðŽððð§ðð ðððððð is well-made.
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1) This battery can last all night! ... 2200mAh battery capacity, fully charged
- I turned it on in the early evening and tested the Max 1100-lumen light by tapping the Power tap on the side of the headlamp body several times... In this Max light mode, the system stays on for only 10 seconds before dimming to the High 600-lumen level to save battery, which I think is bright enough to see and run comfortably.
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- And I left the light on at the High 600-lumen level while sleeping until morning, a full 12 hours. When I woke up, the light was still on. The brightness had dropped slightly. I touched the back of the battery, and it wasn't hot either.
I turned it on in the same place the next evening (without recharging the battery). The brightness had dropped only slightly, probably to around 300 lumens. The photo comparison shows it really did only drop slightly.
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2) Weight ... 108 grams! That includes the battery... You might still not be able to picture it.
The popular Ledlenser MH10 weighs 158 grams
The Fenix HM65R-DT also weighs 138 grams
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- The BD Distance 1100LT is extremely light... Well, that's because the models I compared it to use 18650 batteries, which have a higher capacity (3300mAh) and therefore weigh more... Yes, but all three models can run all night. The only difference is that the BD's brightness drops slightly toward the end as the battery runs low.
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3) Design
It's well thought out compared to other BD models, as the light and battery are separate. When you lower the light, the battery stays attached to the headlamp, so it won't bounce while running. The strap doesn't need to be tightened very much, making it comfortable on the head. And when wearing it, no plastic parts press against your head because the strap is very well designed.
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4) The BD's diffused light is really great
It really diffuses light over a wide field of vision, and it's easy on the eyes. You can also switch it to a focused beam.
To dim or increase the light, hold down the button. The light will gradually dim. It might be slower than you'd like, but it's cool.
- And it also has an RGB light mode with green, blue, and red for hiking.
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5) IP67 Water Resistance
The ultimate closing argument: it's dustproof and waterproof. You don't have to worry at all about rain in Chiang Mai.
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Who is this BD Distance 1100LT for?
- For BD fans, this model is the ultimate choice
- For those who often train at night and run ultras, because the rechargeable battery saves a lot compared to disposable batteries. It pays for itself during training
- For frequent hikers, I think it's also a good fit
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This is all the convincing you need. You have to try it for yourself to know. Black Diamond Thailand
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