And its PowerTap technology lets you transition the headlamp from full power to dimmed with one touch. The 3-ounce Spot 400 locks and is weather-resistant. This model also has a red-light option (good for when you’re switching the lamp on and off at night), a “proximity” flood-light option (which gives you a wider beam and more peripheral lighting, so it’s great for camping), and strobe options (perfect for throwing an emergency signal in the dark). The Spot has a Brightness Memory mode, so it can revert to a previous setting whenever you turn on the headlamp. You’ll still have to experiment and click through the various modes, but we think the learning curve is fairly quick. The Spot’s top buttons are more intuitive to use than the single button on versions that are older than the 350. And it has 50 more lumens than the previous Spot (so 400 in all), for a noticeable bump in brightness (although we still think the previous version was plenty bright enough). The 400 model includes the same features we’ve always liked. The Spot has been at the top of our list since 2012 because it’s reliable and bright enough to light the way in most situations, whether indoors or outdoors.

When you’re car camping or even just digging through a closet, the Black Diamond Spot 400, provides exactly what you need: a bright beam, easy-to-navigate buttons, and long-lasting battery life.