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Mike Richard
Mike Richard
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Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. His travel advice has appeared on the websites of industry-leading publications for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, National Geographic, and Vagabondish. He loves the great outdoors and good bourbon, and (usually) calls Massachusetts home. Mike also enjoys speaking in the third person.

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Benjamin Buckingham
Benjamin Buckingham
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Ben lives in Portland, Oregon where he works as a freelance writer and outdoor guide.

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As anyone who's spent any amount of time outdoors after dark will tell you, a headlamp is one of the most useful pieces of gear anyone can add to their pack. Pitching a tent after dark? A headlamp frees up both hands and shines light wherever you're looking. Riding home on your bike after work? A headlamp lights the way and helps keep you visible in traffic. Trying to knit a pair of socks in the crawlspace of your home? We're not here to judge, and yeah, a headlamp would come in handy there too.

Regardless of your reasons why, if you're looking for the best headlamp out there in 2022, we've got you covered. Below are our top picks of every make and model, with something for everyone on any budget.

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