ARE EXPENSIVE HEADLAMPS WORTH IT? SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

When you’re packing for a night hike, a trail run, or an alpine start, your headlamp isn’t just another item on the checklist—it’s your lifeline in the dark. But with headlamps ranging from $20 to over $200, it’s fair to ask: Are expensive headlamps really worth it? Or can a budget-friendly model get the job done? We put several models t