A reliable headlamp can be as essential to a camping trip as waterproof tent or a warm sleeping bag. The HC50 brings unparalleled performance to a comfortable and versatile platform so you can navigate the night with confidence while you use your hands to collect firewood or maintain your balance on a steep path. Powered by two CR123A batteries, this Nitecore headlamp is capable of producing 760 Lumens in its highest mode! With that kind of power on your forehead, you'll be sure to see all the obstacles the dark tries to hide.
The HC50 has everything a good headlamp should offer. It has the power to brighten up a shadowy campsite, the durability to withstand nature's wrath, and the versatility to make it one of the handiest pieces of gear you'll pack. Its durability comes from a unique uni-body design. Constructed from a single piece of machined aluminum, the HC50 is rugged enough to withstand harsh impacts and submersion in up to two meters of water for 30 minutes. The ultra-bright turbo mode can be dimmed down to a number of lower settings so you can use this light to flood a whole meadow with light, or to light up a trail-map at an arm's length away. The HC50's adjustable head strap is designed to remain comfortable after extended use and the body of the light is designed to rotate 90 degrees up and down to allow you to cast light exactly here you need it.
On top of all the features and functionality, Nitecore also included a vision-saving red LED function. Red light allows you to illuminate your immediate surroundings without spoiling night vision so you can quickly asses your environment then go back to natural sight. The HC50 is fitted with a single switch on the side of the body to activate the light and cycle through modes. The switch also functions as a battery status indicator, glowing red when voltages drop too far.
| Brand | Nitecore |
| SKU | NITECORE-HC50-XML2-U2 |
| Series | H (Headlamp) |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Max Lumens (lm) | 760 |
| Max Throw (m) | 98 |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Switch | Body |
| Length | 3.39 in (86 mm) |
| In the Box | Spare O-ring(s) |
| Drop Resistance | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Switch | Body |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Secondary Material | Nylon |
| Max Lumens | 760 |
| Max Throw | 98 m (321 ft) |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Length | 3.39 in (86 mm) |
| Weight | 4.59 oz (130 g) |
| Packaging | Retail Packaging |
| Warranty |
Nitecore 5 Year Warranty Battery Junction Warranty |
| Return Policy | Return Policy |
| Glossary | Flashlight Glossary |
Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 26 reviews.
The Nitecore HC50 Headlamp offers exceptional brightness and durability with its uni-body aluminum construction. It provides versatile lighting options and a vision-saving red LED function. The headlamp is waterproof and submersible, making it suitable for various outdoor activities.
Review topics: [light, works, price, batteries, strap, setting, headlamp, throw, leds, lumen, headlight, run, gloves, hands].
"Reloading is very difficult, since connector in cap spins, and laughs at you while you try to get it in the corresponding contact hole. In the dark? Forget it! Nice light, otherwise. If reloading was not such a problem, 5 stars. . . reloading should be simple, not a struggle."
"Possibly the best brand of headlights available, perfect fit and display of light freeing my hands"
"This thing is awesome, it's got a good runtime on the batteries and is super bright. I've had it awhile and forgot to leave a review. Well worth the money!"
"Im happy with this light but it eats up the battery fast."
"Bought this for night surf fishing. Not had a chance to use it yet but after using it in the back yard looks like it will fit the bill"
"I like the lighting Lumens spacing. I mostly use #2 & 3 setting for work. Personally I use Olight 18650 2600mAh and it tends to last a shift of charge. While one is in use, one is charging or taken home to charge. The only problem I've had and had to send it in to be fixed (the reason I bought a new one). The switch stopped working. Over almost daily work use, the button at the end had to be pressed multi times to turn on or off until it wouldn't any more. Sometimes it would run through the different brightness before actually turning off."
"Easy to use. Lots of power. The red LEDs are bright enough to work with in the dark and not destroy your night-vision."
"wonderfull design i purchsed 2 of them"
"I use this headlamp in many purposes; hiking, backpacking, and work. Very comfortable and the pitch angle is very easy to adjust. In high settings can be blinding but great for walking during a hike in the dark. Low settings is great for reading, especially for maps. I use the red LED for work, I don't want to get shot by the bad guys. It's low enough so you don't get seen and just enough brightness so you can see what you're doing. Best used with ball cap backwards."
"This is my 2nd HC50; one for work and one for home. This light has a really wide throw so it's great for searching rooms (after the structure is secure) and confined spaces that lack electricity, like most dope houses seem to. It is a bit heavy, so if weight is an overriding concern this may not be the light for you. It is well-made, rugged, and has several useful settings. It is one of the few wide-angle headlights that I've seen. It has a decent distance throw but if you are looking for something to light a trail for 100 meters, you might want to make a different choice. That said, I would be very comfortable using it for night land nav in the mountains. It does heat up significantly on the higher settings."
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