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A Review of the Olight H16 Wave USB Rechargeable LED Headlamp for Backpacking & Camping.
This is my current headlamp for camping trips requiring more critical lighting needs. Trips with higher demands on run-time and / or brightness. A perfect example of this would be my recent sub-zero winter camping trip that I took the Olight H16 Wave on. The higher powered rechargeable battery pack gave me extra confidence in my run-times during the less than battery-friendly frigid temps.
This is also a light that I would grab for any camping or backpacking trip where night hiking was expected and / or when extended time doing chores at camp after dark is anticipated.
The 5 lumen low mode provides a surprising amount of functionality, along with a huge 160 hour run-time. For high visibility needs, the 500 lumen high mode provides longer distance spotting capability, while still being able to run for around 2 hours continuously.
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Specs and Features, as per Manufacturer
General Data
Beam Distance (ft) 328
Beam Distance (m) 100
Max. Performance (lumens) 500
Charge type Micro-USB
Compatible Batteries Customized Li-Ion Battery
Light Intensity (candela) 2500
Light Form: Far-range focused beam and close-range wide flood combined.
Lens / Reflector Type: TIR bead lens (converged and wide beam)
Series: Series H (Headlamps, Multitasking)
Notable Characteristics
Hand wave operation – This motion sense setting saves users the trouble of reaching for the power switch in the dark, and keeps the headlamp clean from dirty hands.
Wide area illumination – Dual LED light head paired with a custom lens delivering great close-range illumination combining both a wide and focused beam.
Smart power level indication – Four-level blue LED battery indicator and low-power audible beep warning at 10% charge to keep you updated on your power status.
Beam angle adjustment – The light head has three adjustable levels from 0~45 degrees.
Reflective head strap – reflective stripes on both sides of the head strap to improve visibility and safety for the user.
Lighting Levels & Run Times
High – 500 lumens, (steps down to 350 lumen after 5mins), 120 minutes
Medium – 100 lumens, 9.5 hours
Low – 5 lumens, 30 160 hours
Technical Characteristics
Waterproof IPX4
Weight (g / oz) 115 grams / 4.06 oz
Length (mm / in) 58 / 2.28
Head Diameter (mm / in) 24 / 0.94
Body Diameter (mm / in) 38 / 1.50
LED: 2 x Cree XP-G3
Package Contents
Olight H16 flashlight x 1
2000mAh 3.7V Lithium Polymer Battery(built-in) x 1
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Congrats to viewer Scott for hunting down the northern lights on a recent Iceland Trip!
Z-Bird recently paid a visit to the Pinnacle in PA, where Mike and I camped on a fall backpacking trip many moons ago.
Viewer TheSkyttis used to own a SOL Escape Bivvy, like the ones we used on our recent Snow Trench Camping video, but eventually switched to a V3 Trifecta Thermal Bivvy by ‘2 Go Systems’.
Viewer Mike is getting ready for a backpacking trip on the Pinhoti trail in Alabama.
Viewers Sean and Kelly sent me a book called ‘Where You’ll Find Me‘ about Kate Matrosova, who perished on the Presidential Range during a winter ascent in 2015.
Another book I really enjoyed – ‘Not Without Peril‘, about the many tragedies of the White Mountains.
Join Mike & I as we Attempt to Winter Camp in a Snow Trench at -15° F, Deep in the Woods of the White Mountains.
For this winter backpacking & Snow Camping adventure, we’ll be heading into the austere terrain of the Dry River Wilderness in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Our main challenge for this adventure will be to sleep without the comforts of a tent of hammock. Our goal is to use bivvy sacks to protect our sleeping bags from the elements as well as extend the range of our sleeping bags. The latter of which is of particular importance because we’ll be packing in sleeping bags rated for around 15° to 20° F, in temperatures of around -15° F. Our secondary objective will be to hit the summit of Mt Crawford, replete with stunning, 360° views of the White Mountains. Oh, and we’ve got some pretty fun backpacking food on the menu as well. We’ll be camp cooking all “real food” on this trip, thanks to the sub-zero temps, no traditional dehydrated backpacking food.
Route Overview – Snow Trench Camping – Sintax77
Topics Covered in this Episode
Winter Campsite selection, via topographical maps, and well …pure luck.
Winter camping snow shovels (see gear list below for further details)
The complications of cooking backpacking food in sub-zero winter conditions.
Digging a winter camping shelter in the snow, along with tarp setup, should you be lucky enough to have one available (we did).
Building a fire on top of snow (not nearly as hard as you might think it is – even on the 6+ feet of snow that we had to deal with).
Sleeping in a snow trench with a SOL Escape Bivvy sack.
The balance of hitting a winter summit, versus well, not eating, hydrating or, you know -surviving.
Trailhead Parking
Davis Path Trailhead, Crawford Notch Rd, Bartlett, NH 03812
Setup camp in the flat area found around 2,500′ along the Davis Path Trail.
Elevation Profile Day 1 – Snow Trench Camping – Sintax77
Day 1 Mileage: 2.0 miles Day 1 Elevation Gain: 1,725′
Stats & Trails Used, Day Two
Wake up, get a campfire going, and cook some soup for breakfast to get fueled up.
Grab some essential items (snacks, water, camera gear) and leave the majority of gear at camp to keep things fast and light for the upcoming high winds summit attempt.
Rejoin Davis Path Trail and head north.
At the junction, take the Mt Crawford Spur Trail, towards the summit of Mt Crawford.
Head back down the same way, to return to base camp and pack up the bulk our remaining items.
Elevation Profile Day 2 – Snow Trench Camping – Sintax77
Day 2 Mileage: 3.1 miles *0.65 miles to the summit of Mt Crawford, 2 miles from camp to the Davis Path Trailhead Parking Lot. Day 2 Elevation Gain: 974′
Trip Totals Total Elevation Gain: 2,699′
Total Mileage: 5.1 Miles
Notable Gear Used / Seen on this Backpacking Trip:
Traction & Traversal
MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoes *No longer in production, I got them on Ebay. A modern equivalent would be something like the MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe. Kahtoola Micro Spikes *I didn’t end up using them, as I had my snowshoes on most of the time, but I always throw these in the pack for snow trips to deal with icy terrain. Trekking Poles – CNOC Outdoors Carbon Fiber Vertex Trekking Poles
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rechargeable headlamp in sub-zero temps.
– Emergency Bivvy Sack for Survival and Camping
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