Headlamp

Purpose

Light whatever you are looking at while keeping both hands free.

More specific types

“Headlamp” is a broad category in the shared vocabulary — kits can also reference these narrower types:

• Petzl Actik CoreProduct

  Placeholder product entry — a popular rechargeable/AAA hybrid headlamp. Affiliate data comes later.

• Red LED HeadlampSubtype

  A headlamp with a red mode that preserves night vision.

Used in kits

• Basic Vehicle Emergency Kit

  Vehicle

• Winter Car Kit

  Vehicle

• Compact Camping Kit

  Camping

• Weekend Camping Kit

  Camping

• Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Hunting Camp First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Winter Vehicle Recovery Kit

  Vehicle

• Motorcycle Touring Tool Kit

  Vehicle

• Overland Recovery Kit

  Vehicle

• Overland Camp Kitchen Kit

  Camping

• Severe Weather Home Shelter Kit

  Home Emergency

• Storm Chasing Support Kit

  Home Emergency

• Backcountry Water Treatment Kit

  Camping

• Alaskan Float Trip Fishing Kit

  Fishing

• Fly Fishing Streamside Kit

  Fishing

• Ice Fishing Day Kit

  Fishing

• Offshore Boat Emergency Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Kayak Day Trip Safety Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Ultralight Overnight Backpacking Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Wildland Fire Crew Personal Gear Kit

  Work & Field Operations

• Volunteer EMS Response Bag

  Work & Field Operations

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Work & Field Operations

• Mobile IT Support Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• Ham Radio Field Day Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• RC Car Race Day Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Portable Astrophotography Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Photography Location Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Dog Hiking Safety Kit

  Pets & Animals

Alternatives

• Flashlight— Better throw, but occupies a hand.

Maintenance notes

• Check battery contacts for corrosion every few months.
• Store with batteries reversed or removed for long-term storage.

Buying considerations

• A red-light mode preserves night vision at camp.
• Rechargeable is convenient; replaceable-battery models are better for long emergencies.