Four runners pick best headlamps for Hong Kong night runs
Running lights must be bright enough, long-lasting, light and comfortable to wear. We talk to some experts about their favourite headlamps
The one piece of gear you must have for night trail running is a good headlamp. Here, top trail runners share their favourites and offer tips to help you find yours. Factors to consider include light output (lumens), beam type, run time, weight and brightness modes.
Jeri Chua, top Singaporean ultrarunner
Her favourites: Led Lenser h7r.2 (HK$830) for longer races (multiple nights), which has a 300 lumen adjustable beam and uses AAA batteries (she likes Energizer Ultimate Lithiums) instead of rechargeables for convenience. For shorter races, she uses the Petzl Nao (HK$1,605) with 700 lumens and reactive lighting profiles which can be customised to suit a race course.
Her advice: get a headlamp with at least 150 lumens. Battery life is an important consideration – brighter beams and colder ambient temperatures will cause the battery life to diminish quicker.