The Best Hiking Flashlights
What is the Best Hiking Flashlight?
Extended hiking trips require some essentials: water, backpack, navigation, and let's not forget a good reliable flashlight! The best hiking flashlight will have a combination of low weight, long runtimes, weatherproofing and a way to carry it hands-free. Certain styles of flashlights fit the bill including headlamps, angle lights, and clip lights that can be fastened to clothing or gear. This curated batch of the best hiking flashlights is tried and tested by us, the flashlight experts.
Top Pick
Acebeam H40
Available with cool and neutral white emitters, the H40 is a great hiking light powered by li-ion, Ni-MH, or alkaline AA cells.
Top Pick
Petzl Tikka
With a phosphorescent reflector for easy spotting and a secondary red LED for night vision, the Tikka makes hiking a breeze.