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Exposure Lights

Exposure Head Torch

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Description

The Exposure Head Torch is a trail running head torch with the battery at the back of the head to spread the weight, and a lightweight aluminium lamp at the front. The Head Torch 1000 gives 1000 lumens and runs 1.5 to 48 hours; the smaller Head Torch 500 weighs 118 g and runs 3 to 24 hours. Both are IP65 rated.

Who it's for

A head torch with all its weight at the front nods with every stride. Exposure split this one in two: a small lamp head on your forehead and the battery at the back, on a sweat-wicking reflective band. The result is stable, adjustable and comfortable, whether you are running down a rocky descent on the Great North Walk or picking your way through the dark first hours of a mountain ultra. It suits trail runners, adventure racers and anyone who wants a serious beam in a stable fit.

Brightness and runtime together

  • Head Torch 1000: 1000 lumens from a single Cree XPL2 LED, with 1.5 to 48 hours of runtime depending on the program, from a 3,100 mAh battery. 145 g.
  • Head Torch 500: the compact version, with a carbon battery unit, 3 to 24 hours of runtime from a 2,900 mAh battery and a front-mounted switch. 118 g.

Both use Exposure's program selection, which lets you trade brightness for runtime to match the length of your run, and colour-coded battery feedback so you know where you stand before the climb.

Beam shape

A single Cree LED sits in a 20 mm aluminium head on the 1000. Intelligent thermal management backs the power off if the LED runs hot and restores it as it cools, keeping the light efficient to make the most of output and battery capacity.

Charging and battery

Both versions take about 3 hours to charge. The Head Torch 500 comes with a micro-USB charge cable and the Head Torch 1000 with a USB charge cable.

Fit and what is in the box

  • Head Torch 1000: lamp and battery, reflective headband, overhead strap, USB charge cable and quick-start guide.
  • Head Torch 500: lamp and battery, reflective headband, micro-USB charge cable and quick-start guide.

We would pick the 1000 for night ultras and fast technical descents where you want the extra reach, and the 500 for shorter runs and races where every gram counts.

Weather resistance

Both are rated IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets, but not rated for submersion. The lamp heads are anodised 6063 aluminium.

Specifications
  • Dimensions
    Head Torch 1000 - length 49 mm, head 20 mm
  • Material
    Anodised 6063 aluminium
  • Weight
    Head Torch 500 - 118 g; Head Torch 1000 - 145 g
  • Max Lumens
    HEAD TORCH 500: 475, HEAD TORCH 1000: 1000
  • Runtime
    Head Torch 500 - 3 - 24 hours; Head Torch 1000 - 1.5 - 48 hours
  • Battery
    Head Torch 500 - 2,900 mAh Li-Ion; Head Torch 1000 - 3,100 mAh Li-Ion
  • Length
    49mm
  • LEDs
    1 x Cree XPL2 (both)
  • IP Rating
    IP65 (both)
  • Charging Time
    3 Hours
  • Head Diameter
    20mm
  • Charge Time
    3 hours (both)
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Additional Information
  • Head Torch 1000: 1000 lumens, 1.5-48 hours, 3,100 mAh, 145 g
  • Head Torch 500: 3-24 hours, 2,900 mAh, carbon battery unit, 118 g
  • Rear battery unit spreads the weight for a stable fit
  • Sweat-wicking reflective headband; overhead strap included with the 1000
  • IP65 rated, anodised 6063 aluminium lamp head
  • About 3 hours to charge; micro-USB cable (500), USB cable (1000)
  • Program selection and colour-coded battery feedback

FAQ's

What is the difference between the Exposure Head Torch 500 and 1000?
The Exposure Head Torch 1000 gives 1000 lumens, runs 1.5 to 48 hours, weighs 145 g and adds an overhead strap. The Exposure Head Torch 500 is lighter at 118 g and runs 3 to 24 hours from a carbon battery unit.

How long does the Exposure Head Torch 1000 battery last?
The Exposure Head Torch 1000 runs from 1.5 hours at full output up to 48 hours on its lowest program, from a 3,100 mAh battery. Recharging takes about 3 hours.

Does the Exposure Head Torch bounce when running?
The Exposure Head Torch puts the battery at the back of your head and only the small lamp at the front, which spreads the weight evenly between front and back for a stable fit. The 1000 also includes an overhead strap.

Is the Exposure Head Torch waterproof?
Both versions of the Exposure Head Torch are rated IP65, meaning dust-tight and protected against water jets. They are not rated for submersion.

How do I charge the Exposure Head Torch 500?
The Exposure Head Torch 500 charges with the supplied micro-USB cable and takes about 3 hours to fill. The Exposure Head Torch 1000 also takes about 3 hours with its USB charge cable.

Can I use the Exposure Head Torch 1000 for cycling?
Yes. The Exposure Head Torch 1000 is designed for trail running but also works as a helmet light for cycling, giving 1000 lumens that follow your eyes through corners.