Night tested
Apex 600 Head Torch
£64.00
Rechargeable, weather-ready equipment selected for reliable use after sunset.
ADD TO BAGWHY NIGHTGEAR
DARKNESS CHANGES THE JOB.
Gear that feels perfectly adequate at midday can become frustrating the moment the light disappears. Beam shape matters. Battery behaviour matters. Fit, reflectivity, glove-friendly controls and weather protection matter. Nightgear is built around that simple idea: choose equipment according to what it actually has to do in the dark.
We focus on the point where outdoor equipment, visibility and practical lighting meet. That means fewer novelty gadgets and more products with a clear reason to be in your pack, on your bike or around your head.
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Whether you're squeezing in winter miles before work, setting camp after a late arrival, walking the dog down an unlit lane or finishing a long route well after sunset, the right kit makes darkness a condition to manage rather than a reason to stop.
LIGHTINGSee the terrain
VISIBILITYBe seen earlier
POWERStay out longer
LAYERSHandle the cold
Built for the night shift
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Trailbeam 400-R
£44.00
Rechargeable, weather-ready equipment selected for reliable use after sunset.
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Beacon Mini Lantern
£29.00
Rechargeable, weather-ready equipment selected for reliable use after sunset.
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Nightline Rear Light
£32.00
Rechargeable, weather-ready equipment selected for reliable use after sunset.
ADD TO BAGFIELD NOTES / LIGHTING
Don't buy a head torch on lumens alone.
A huge maximum-output number tells you surprisingly little about how a light feels two hours into a wet winter run. A useful beam balances reach with peripheral illumination, keeps its output predictable as the battery falls and stays put while you move.
For general trail running, current expert guidance commonly starts around 200–300 lumens, with more output useful for faster or more technical ground. Comfort, beam shape, runtime and bounce are just as important as headline brightness.
HOW TO CHOOSE A HEAD TORCHTHE NIGHTGEAR APPROACH
Equipment chosen around use, not marketing categories.
Most outdoor shops organise products by manufacturer or sport. We start with the problem: seeing uneven ground, remaining visible to traffic, keeping hands free, finding kit inside a tent, maintaining power on a long route, or adding warmth without carrying unnecessary bulk. That makes it easier to compare products that solve the same problem even when the brands describe them differently.
Running after dark
Night running magnifies small annoyances. A head torch that bounces becomes distracting; a narrow beam can make technical ground harder to read; controls that are easy indoors can be awkward with cold fingers. Our running selection prioritises stable lighting, low weight, visibility and simple layering.
Camping and walking
At camp, outright brightness matters less than useful low modes, long runtime and hands-free operation. For walking, especially around roads, visibility to other people can matter as much as illuminating the path. We separate these use cases so you can buy the output and features you need rather than paying for numbers you won't use.
Why reliable power matters
Rechargeable equipment is convenient, but long nights reward redundancy. We favour clear battery indicators, practical charging standards and products that make it easy to understand remaining runtime. On consequential routes, carrying a backup light remains a sensible habit.