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Storm 500-R Headlamp

Storm 500-R Headlamp

$71.96 USD
$71.96 USD $89.95
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When you need the best, brightest, most waterproof, feature rich headlamp that is also ready for any adventure no matter the conditions, reach for the Storm 500-R Headlamp. Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro-USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles.

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Storm 500-R Headlamp

Storm 500-R Headlamp

$71.96 USD
$71.96 USD $89.95
Sale Out of Stock
#BD6207530002ALL1

When you need the best, brightest, most waterproof, feature rich headlamp that is also ready for any adventure no matter the conditions, reach for the Storm 500-R Headlamp. Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro-USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles.

Color: Black

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The Storm 500 is engineered for epics in all conditions, featuring a robust waterproof / dustproof housing and 500 lumens of bright light.

Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles. The compact body is ergonomic, and the updated user interface includes a secondary switch for easy mode selection. In addition, the updated optical efficiency not only provides brighter light, but also saves battery life that you can now easily track with a six-setting, three-LED battery meter. The Storm 500 R also has three different colored night vision modes and peripheral white lighting for close-range activities like carefully re-racking for the final summit pitch in the dark. The headlamp has our Brightness Memory feature, which allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to the default, full power setting. The Storm 500 R's PowerTap Technology enables you to quickly and easily access maximum brightness with the touch of a finger.

Features

  • PowerTap™ Technology allows instant adjustment between max output and dimmed power
  • Patented digital lockout feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket
  • IP67: Waterproof and dustproof, completely sealed and tested to operate up to 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes. Requires no maintenance after submersion
  • Fueled by a BD 2400 rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that charges via micro-USB
  • Features sustainably recycled Repreve elastic headband
  • Emits up to 500 lumens on max setting
  • Brightness Memory allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to full power
  • Regulated for constant light output
  • Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision, and lock mode
  • Multifaceted optical lens design

SPECS

  • Weight: 120 g
  • IPX Rating: IP67
  • Max Burntime: [High] 7 hrs • [Medium] 19 hrs • [Low] 350 hrs
  • Batteries: 2400 mAh Li-ion
  • Lumens: [High] 500 lm, [Medium] 250 lm, [Low] 6 lm
  • Max Distance: [High] 120 m • [Medium] 60 m • [Low] 12 m
  • Country of Origin: China

SPECS
  • Weight: 120 g
  • IPX Rating: IP67
  • Max Burntime: [High] 7 hrs • [Medium] 19 hrs • [Low] 350 hrs
  • Batteries: 2400 mAh Li-ion
  • Lumens: [High] 500 lm, [Medium] 250 lm, [Low] 6 lm
  • Max Distance: [High] 120 m • [Medium] 60 m • [Low] 12 m
  • Country of Origin: China

Resources

Product Instructions - Storm 500 R HOW TO: Operate Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov

Technology & Sustainability

PowerTap Technology

Instant transitioning from any setting to full power light output with the tap of a finger.

Digital Lock

Patented digital lock feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket.

Practical Product Lifetime Warranty

3 Year Warranty

We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond lighting products are covered by a three year warranty policy.

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Storm 500-R Headlamp

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Why RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

Curious about the modes on your BD headlamp? Red, green, and blue: each color mode is a tool to maximize your night vision in different ways.

Engineered from Experience

GEAR BUILT TO LAST

Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.

Overall rating: 4.513064 / 5 from 421 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlamp is praised for its bright light, good battery life, and lightweight design. Customers appreciate its various features, including the updated user interface and the Brightness Memory feature. The headlamp is also noted for its waterproof and dustproof housing, making it suitable for night hikes or camping.

Summary topics

  • Color Options: 4%
  • Battery Life: 22%
  • Light Brightness: 5%
  • Light Quality: 24%
  • Product Weight: 5%

Review topics: [fit, size, model, issues, straps, weight, quality, function, shipping, color, design, pack, feel, improvement, charge, price, customer service, replacement, power, works, instructions, warranty, capacity, support, band, build, set, service, features, headlamp].

Review highlights

  • "Great lamp, bright but also light weight and small for being powerful, great battery life" — Cody I.
  • "This BD headlamp is very powerful and lightweight, with a durable battery." — Rodrigo O.
  • "I really appreciate the powerful light for scanning the woods or lighting the path ahead." — Mary B.

Reviews

Great quality and features in a compact design

"Was pleasantly surprised at how effective the red light mode is on it, and the headlamp is plenty bright with good depth and breadth of coverage when hiking on trails in the dark. Was glad to have it as it definitely has comer in handy and a great upgrade over my last one from 2016!"

— Alex G. (5/5)

Micro-USB!?!?

"Headlamp works great. I don't have another one to compare brightness to but its bright. My main thought about it is how the heck is it still a micro-USB!?!? No USB-C which means I have to remember another cord everywhere I go and it doesn't match every essentially every other modern electronic device on the market from cheap stuff to expensive. Super bummed about that."

— Meredith W. (3/5)

Overprices and not as bright as cheaper BD alternatives

"I have a BD Spot 400R (400 lumens), which appears to be about as bright as this one which claims to be 500 lumens. This lamp does not appear to be 25% brighter than the less expensive and lighter Spot 400, AND there is an annoying purple zone in the middle of the illuminated spot. It's not worth the extra cost."

— Daniel K. (1/5)

Annoying challenge to use

"* Power Tap make the lamp almost unusable for me. I often accidentally touch the Tap spot, turning on blinding light * When I turn it off in the dark, the Battery Level blue LEDs on the bottom glare annoyingly into my eyes * The Mini-USB charging receptacle is tough to see, tougher to plug into * No instructions on how to adjust the headband, which I found tough to do * Enclosed instructions incomprehensible to me. Online Video too abbreviated. I had to email Black Diamond to ask for instructions * After 3 months, the Main white LED intermittently could not be turned on at all, despite full battery charge."

— R M. (2/5)

USB-Micro in 2026? C'monnnnn

"USB Micro in 2026? C'mon Black Diamond. This is now the only device I use that has a USB-micro connector so I have to carry an extra cord with me if I want to charge this headlamp. Get with the times Black Diamond."

— Perry R. (1/5)

Disappointing charging cable

"The fault is mine - it didn't register that mini-USB and USB-C aren't the same when I ordered my first rechargeable headlamp. But I've got to wonder "Why?!" I assumed that since Europe had mandated standardizing to USB-C, this would come with a USB-C cable. Nope - it comes with a USB-A / mini-USB cable. So my sport watch, my phone, and now my headlamp would all need to be charged with distinctly different cables - and this headlamp in particular will need a distinctly different charger unless I purchase an after-market cable. Disappointing."

— Chris S. (3/5)

Great Headlamp!

"The battery life is excellent. Unless I'm going on a trip for more than 5 days, no need to worry about charging. I also enjoy the array of color options for select situations and the ability to dim on any setting. The integrated battery is another perk, especially in the humid environment I'm using it in. Lamps with batteries tend to succumb to rust and corrosion quickly here and eventually fail. No issues for the Storm 500R!"

— David G. (5/5)

Great Head Lamp

"Super bright when you need it, and good battery life so far."

— Cole H. (5/5)

Awesome

"I have now purchased two of these. So far, so good."

— Stoney M. (5/5)

Great light and long battery life

"I wanted a rechargeable black diamond headlamp (I have a 350 lumen black diamond that takes AAA batteries as well) and this did the trick. I camp a bunch and its always nice to not have to carry a flashlight around. This has a separate toggle between the light colors, that stays put when you turn it on and off. This is handy when i'm camping with others, put it on red and stays there, you don't have to cycle through the colors. The headband is easy to adjust and the lighting features are easy to use. My only two gripes would be, needs USB-C (mine has micro USB) and the battery meter shines down on the inside of my glasses when i turn it off. Other than those two things, its a great light."

— Scott S. (5/5)

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