Black Diamond

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

REI

Compact, lightweight and powerful, the incredibly bright, incredibly convenient Black Diamond Icon is everything you want in a headlamp!

  • Icon cranks out the light with the turns-night-to-day power of a single 3-watt bulb and four 0.5-watt LEDs
  • Use the 3-watt bulb on high for several hours without fear of losing power; (manufacturer estimates 15 hours per charge cycle)
  • Comes with three AA batteries; also works with the Black Diamond NRG rechargeable battery kit, sold separately
  • Integrated charger port accepts NRG wall charger so you can recharge the kit's NiMH battery without removing it from the headlamp
  • Integrated electronic circuit board recognizes both types of batteries and automatically calibrates battery meter to read charges accordingly
  • Battery meter displays with red, yellow and green LEDs the status of power remaining in battery and headlamp's charging status
  • Features six brightness modes: high, mid and low for the 3-watt bulb and high, mid and low for the four 0.5-watt LEDs
  • The four LEDs have an emergency strobe function
  • Also features a memory mode—the headlamp remembers the last brightness setting used
  • Straps around the side and over the top of the head or helmet stabilize the headlamp and battery pack; remove the top strap to save weight
  • Coiled power cable between headlamp and battery pack ensures a hassle-free fit on a helmet

ProLite Gear

Equipped with a three-watt LED spotlight, four proximity LEDs and seven different brightness settings, the Icon illuminates like no other. Go ahead, burn the three-watt LED all night long—when paired with the NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit (not included), the Icon can be used at full strength without stressing about the money for batteries. When deep in the wilderness on an expedition or multi-day climb, use alkalines and the four proximity LEDs for more than 160 hours of burn time. The Icon’s battery-power meter is dual-purpose: displaying via a green, yellow or red LED either the amount of battery power left or the charging status of the NRG rechargeable battery.

Specifications
Bulb typeOne 3-watt LED / four 0.5-watt LEDs
Weight (w/ batteries)6.6 ounces
Dimensions2 x 1.4 x 1.25 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 625 / low: 156
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 100 / low: 50 meters
Brightness levels6
Beam typeFlood / spot
Strobes1
Regulated outputYes
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 80 / low: 140 hours
Batteries3 AA (included) / rechargeable NiMH

Features:

  • Also features a memory mode—the headlamp remembers the last brightness setting used
  • Battery meter displays with red, yellow and green LEDs the status of power remaining in battery and headlamp's charging status
  • Coiled power cable between headlamp and battery pack ensures a hassle-free fit on a helmet
  • Comes with three AA batteries; also works with the Black Diamond NRG rechargeable battery kit, sold separately
  • Features six brightness modes: high, mid and low for the 3-watt bulb and high, mid and low for the four 0.5-watt LEDs
  • Icon cranks out the light with the turns-night-to-day power of a single 3-watt bulb and four 0.5-watt LEDs
  • Integrated charger port accepts NRG wall charger so you can recharge the kit's NiMH battery without removing it from the headlamp
  • Integrated electronic circuit board recognizes both types of batteries and automatically calibrates battery meter to read charges accordingly
  • Straps around the side and over the top of the head or helmet stabilize the headlamp and battery pack; remove the top strap to save weight
  • The four LEDs have an emergency strobe function
  • Use the 3-watt bulb on high for several hours without fear of losing power; (manufacturer estimates 15 hours per charge cycle)
Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp is designed with the ability to illuminate any area with different light options to save batteries and keep you safe. With a three-watt LED spotlight, four proximity LEDs and eight different brightness setting, the Icon can give you anything you need in respects to light. When paired with the NRG rechargeable battery kit (not included) you can use the Icon at full strength without worrying about running out of light or having to buy more batteries. When on expeditions or backcountry endeavors, you can used the alkalines and the four proximity LEDs for more than 160 hours of light, and no need to worry if you are going to lose your light at the wrong time with the battery power meter that displays an array of colors: green, yellow or red for constant surveillance of power.

Features:

  • Battery power meter is dual purpose
  • Displays green,yellow or red for power left
  • Eight different brightness settings
  • Four proximity LEDs
  • Three watt LED spotlight
  • Up to 164hrs of powere

USOutdoor.com

Equipped with a three-watt LED spotlight, four proximity LEDs and eight different brightness settings, the Icon illuminates like no other. Go ahead, burn the three-watt LED all night long—when paired with the NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit (not included), the Icon can be used at full strength without stressing about the money for batteries. When deep in the wilderness on an expedition or multi-day climb, use alkalines and the four proximity LEDs for more than 160 hours of burn time. The Icon’s battery-power meter is dual-purpose: displaying via a green, yellow or red LED either the amount of battery power left or the charging status of the NRG rechargeable battery.

Features:

  • Max battery life with 3 Watt LEDs on low: 104 hours
  • Max distance with 3 Watt LEDs: 80 meters
  • Max distance with 4 Superbright LEDs: 23 meters
  • Weight without batteries: 116 g (4.1 oz)
  • With 4 Superbright LEDs on low: 164 hours
  • With batteries: 188 g (6.6 oz)

Appalachain Outdoors

Go ahead, burn the three-watt LED all night long. When paired with the rechargeable NRG Battery Kit, the Icon can be used at full strength without stressing about the money for batteries. When you’re lucky enough to be nowhere near an outlet, use alkalines and the economical setting for up to 200 hours of burn time. The four SuperBright LEDs are plenty powerful enough to light up the trail, so don’t let them or the multiple brightness settings go unused. The Icon’s battery-power meter is dual-purpose: displaying via a green, yellow or red LED either the amount of battery power left or the charging status of the NRG rechargeable battery.


Backcountry.com

The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp uses two different types of LED bulbs to give you ultra-bright lighting when you need it and to save battery power when you don't. The 3-watt center bulb has three settings for light up to 80 meters. Switch to the four SuperBright LED bulbs to get a 200-hour burn time when a lot of light isn't necessary. This combination of long-distance lighting and long burn time makes the Black Diamond Icon Headlamp a stand-out choice for everything from backpacking to climbing to night skiing. In fact, it impressed Rock and Ice so much that they gave it their Best In Gear Award.


Moosejaw (Fall 2008)

The Icon Headlamp by Black Diamond is for serious night owls. Its compact front housing holds the three-watt LED flanked by four SuperBright LEDs to produce either a night-piercing searchlight—up to 80 meters—or bright ambient lighting. The Icon’s battery-power meter uses three colored indicator lights to intuitively display remaining battery power—green (50% or more), yellow (20% or more) and red (less than 20%). Battery-saving circuitry and a glove-friendly Positron switch enable you to access multiple brightness settings and strobe mode for both the three watt and the Superbright LEDs.

Features:

  • 80 m estimated (3 Watt LED)R3 m estimated (LEDs)
  • Battery Power:
  • Maximum Burn Time:Q70 H estimated (3 Watt LED on low setting)R00 H estimated (LEDs on low setting)
  • Maximum Distance with Fresh Batteries:
  • NiMH battery compatible
  • Optional 6 volt rechargeable battery sold separately
  • Three AA included
  • Weight:

Mountain Gear

Black Diamond's Icon Headlamp has a 3-watt LED spotlight with four SuperBright LEDs for brilliant close-range lighting. This lamp is compatible with the NRG Battery System. Its batter-power meter uses three indicator lights: green (50% or more), yellow (20% or more) and red (less than 20%).

Features:

  • Four Superbright LEDs offer a bright beam with minimal battery loss; 3-watt LED spotlight floods low-lighting situations
  • High, medium and low settings for Spotlight LED and the 4 SuperBright LEDs provide 6 light settings for any situationS AA batteries (included) or Black Diamond's NRG Battery Kit (sold separately, #112159) for long-term, rechargeable operation

Oregon Mountain Community

The Black Diamond Icon Headlamp utilizes dual LED bulbs to give you the best of both worlds; extra bright lighting when you need it and efficient battery use when you don't. The versitality this affords makes it perfectly suited for every activity from night skiing to alpine climbing.

Classified under: Head Lamps, Flashlights
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3 watt bulb:High: 70hrs Med: 88hrs Low: 104hrs
4 LED:High: 90hrs Med: 108hrs Low: 164hrs
Average battery life:104 hours (3-watt LED on low setting), 164 hours (LED's on low setting)
Backup Power Source:No
Batteries:3 AA, 3 AA (included) / rechargeable NiMH
Battery Location:Back
Battery life at 70 degrees:High: 80 / low: 140 hours
Beam type:Flood / spot
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters):High: 625 / low: 156
Brightness levels:6
Bulb Type:3-Watt and SuperBright LED, 3-watt LED and four SuperBright LEDs
Bulb type:One 3-watt LED / four 0.5-watt LEDs
Burn Time:170 – 200hr
Constant Illumination:No
Dimensions:2 x 1.4 x 1.25 inches
Dimming Switch:Yes
Electronics:Battery-power meter, three brightness settings in both modes and strobe illumination in SuperBright LED mode. Compatible with BD rechargeable battery system (sold separately).
Headband Type:Elastic
IPX Waterproof Rating:4
Maximum beam distance:High: 100 / low: 50 meters
Maximum distance:80 meters (3-watt LED), 23 meters (SuperBright LED's)
Power Source:3 AA batteries
Recommended Use:Backpacking, hiking, climbing
Regulated output:Yes
Strobes:1
Tiltable Housing:Yes
Voltage Regulator:No
Warranty:1 Year
Waterproof:Water resistant
Weight:188g / 6.6oz, [With batteries] 6.6oz (187g); [without batteries] 4.1oz (116g)
Weight (w/ batteries):6.6 ounces
Weight with batteries:6.6 ounces
With alkaline batteries:188 g (6.6 oz)
Without batteries:116 g (4.1 oz)
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Legend

  •     - Moosejaw (Fall 2008)
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - REI

Notes:

Oregon Mountain Community offers this product at $49.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

ProLite Gear offers this product at $59.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Reviews:

Packs a Punch

cskullerud2205499 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
I was skeptical but after reviewing many other lights and spending too many hours debating on my top 4 lights I figured the price and high ratings made this choice obvious. After owning this light and using it on a trip from Canada to Mexico along the Great Divide, I can safely say this light is durable (I beat the crap out of this thing), comfortable (usually forgot I had it on), bright as can be (brighter than anyone else's headlamp on the trail) and long lasting. Highly recommended. Don't let your friends tell you the LED high beam wont be bright enough - it's bright! Disclaimer - First Headlamp.

Great for trail running

rknapp21554591 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
I'm an ultrarunner who needs a good headlamp during the night portion of endurance runs. This is easily the best headlamp I've used for that purpose. The beam is strong and focused and perfect for lighting up the trail. The 3 batteries are a little weighty but the straps and adjustments make it comfortable enough.

Fit for the job

jgan at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: ****
I just received this headlamp in the mail from Backcountry.com. First impression: the construction does not seem to be the best quality. I am skeptical of how it will hold up to wear and tear. As far as light goes, it is awesome. I need this head lamp for spotting creatures at night for research and I have been disappointed with some of the LED lamps out there. The center 3 watt does not disappoint. It is very powerful and the three power settings are great for times when I don't need as much power. The side LEDs are very bright as well and provide great peripheral lighting. I wish there was a setting to combine the two types of lighting but it is not that important. I have not field tested it yet but I think it is just what I need. I will add more after I have put it to the test. I only gave it 4 stars because I think it could have been built a little more rugged. *side note: the actual green color is much brighter than the green seen in the picture on the site.

My first

kevbro at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
This is my first headlamp. I purchased it for camping/canoing. Hands-free lighting on a camping trip is extremely convenient and this lamp serves that purpose great. The 4.5 watt LED's on the lowest setting make it easy to sneak into a tent without waking other occupants and the highest setting on the 3 watt spot is as bright or brighter than any flashlight I've ever owned. It is a bit heavy but the center (removable) top strap keeps it securely on your head if you opt to leave it attached. The battery power indicator is a nice plus but I've yet to have to replace the batteries- but then again, I'm using Sanyo oneloop rechargeable batteries. Because of its weight, I wouldn't purchase this lamp for a child, but highly recommend it for anyone willing to compromise a little extra weight for a lot of extra light.

Highly Recommended

kevinshead2322661 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
My main reason for buying this headlamp was to replace the old crappy one I had been using for caving. The many different settings were wonderful! The headlamp offered many battery saving options with the different light settings and I tested out all of them. I was concerned about the weight of the three batteries, but after using the lamp, I've found that I don't notice the batteries. I've also used it for some night bouldering and it's worked great! I would suggest this headlamp to anyone wanting to purchase a good quality light.

Awesome!

Atom_bomb at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
This headlamp has replaced all my flashlights around the house. It's cheaper to buy batteries because you rarely ever have to change them. The light is amazingly bright around the house--but more importantly--the trail. This headlamp in my opinion is Black Diamonds best + amongst the the top contenders up there with those headlamps that cost some mega $$$. Seriously though, I love it.

recommend

brent19852216518 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
I've used this light on a few caving trips and it worked great. The four LED's are great for small crawlways and chimneys and the 3-watt LED in the center works well for larger chambers and viewing things from a distance. Also the three different brightness levels are a real battery saver.

LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD

MARC at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
THIS IS A GOOD LIGHT FOR GENERAL USE AND THE SPOT LIGHT OPTION IS GREAT FOR LOOKING FAR AHEAD. GOOD FOR SPOTTING ANIMALS IN THE DARK.

Icon Headlamp

brennon at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
outstanding product! i have used it camping, hiking, night kayaking and even working on the car.

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

Lance - Miami at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
I purchased with the rechargeable kit. both excellent products. 6 days Kayaking in the Everglades, the product performed flawlessly, and w/o needing a recharge.

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