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The Black Diamond Spot 400 is the classic budget headlamp: 400 lumens, 100 m of beam and IPX8 waterproofing for 86 g. Dual-Fuel runs it on three AAA batteries (included) or the rechargeable BD 1500 battery, and PowerTap switches between full and dimmed brightness with a tap.
$59.95
Cheaper than 60% of headlamp · category average ≈ $108
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At $59.95, the Black Diamond Spot 400 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
The Black Diamond Spot 400 was released in 2022.
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