Knog Bandicoot Run 250 Headlamp
Sports and Fitness March 3, 2022
When I used to go running in the city, I would wear two high vis armbands and that was it, these days I run in the countryside and I go out lit up like a Christmas tree, there’s no missing me, however in the dark depths of winter I also need something to help me see where I’m going.
The Bandicoot Run 250 Headlamp comes from Knog, an Australian company who have rather sweetly named some of the head torches after native animals. This head torch has been specifically designed for running and features a sweat resistant, translucent, one-piece silicon strap, this comes in a choice of four accent colours, Lime, Blue, Coral and Grape. The body and strap are moulded in a clear matte finish medical grade silicone which claims that it won’t tangle your hair, but it can pull a bit if you remove it too quickly. The adjustable clip at the back means it will fit heads with a circumference from 300 – 660mm, it gentle hugs the head and the silicone ensures it doesn’t slip or bounce about whilst you move.
There are multiple light options to play with thanks to the five LEDS, these have been meticulously placed depending on their purpose, a high beam to see ahead, two elliptical beams for mid and wide beam angles, a red light for night light purposes, and downlights for reading. The head torch can be recharged via the integrated USB point, this means you can plug the light unit directly into any USB port, no cables to worry about, however the curved design might restrict some locations. Knog’s running headlamps create a Red-light Halo-Effect, this shines through the transparent silicone, helping to increase the wearers visibility to other road users whilst working independently from the main headlamp beam.
There are five lighting modes that come pre-programed into the headlamp, with the highest setting coming in at 250 lumens and you can customise the modes using the Knog ModeMaker App to get the right balance of lumens to battery life. This light weight, comfortable headlight can be popped on and forgotten about it, letting you focus on the run safe in the knowledge you can see the way ahead and in turn can be seen. RRP AUD $74.99
- Comfortable and light
- Sweat resistant
- Easy to put on
- 5 light modes adjustable via app
- 4 hours recharge time
- Healthy battery life
- Built in charging point
- Can pull hair if removed too quickly
- Not the brightest out there