For Those Who Want to See: Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp

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Torch, flashlight, headlamp—whatever you call it, post-sunset navigation calls for effective hand's-free illumination, and this LED invention is ideal. A variety of settings—high, medium, low, and blinking—lets you set the light output to match the conditions, and a special boost mode puts on the high beams (50 percent more than the highest setting) for 20 blinding seconds when you really need to shed a light on the situation. Three AAA batteries give you up to 120 well-lit hours, its lightweight body tilts for max control, and beam dimensions can shift from full-bore wide angle to a focused, long-range column of light. The XP also takes out the guesswork on battery life via a small LED indicator. So feel free to embark on that nocturnal hike on a moonless night, read till dawn from the safety of your tent, or navigate around your apartment during the next inevitable blackout. And should you fancy a little midnight skinny dip, the XP is waterproof up to three feet.
$50; www.petzl.com