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LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
Five LEDs point wherever you look
Light lifts out so the hat washes
Warm knit, completely hands free
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From October onwards it is dark before you leave work. The dog still needs walking, the bins still need taking out, the run still needs doing, and all of it now happens in the dark.
You already own a headlamp. You also already know why it is in a drawer: the strap has to be cinched down hard to stop the lamp bouncing, and forty minutes of that gives you a band of pressure across the forehead and a headache behind the eyes. And on a cold night you have to choose between the hat and the headlamp, because they do not go on the same head comfortably.
Why putting the light in a beanie solves it
A headlamp has one job and one problem: it has to stay still, and the only way it can is tension. All the weight hangs off a narrow strip of elastic, so the pressure concentrates in two places on your skull.
A beanie is already held on by the shape of your head. It does not need to be tight. So the weight of a five-LED module — a few grams — spreads across the whole band rather than pressing into two points. The result is a light you forget you are wearing, which is the only kind you will actually keep using.
Why light at your eyes beats light in your hand
There is a real optical reason hands-free light at the brow line is better, and it is not just about having your hands free.
Every object you light up casts a shadow directly away from the light source. So the position of the light decides where the shadows land relative to your eye.
Hold a torch at waist height and the light comes from well below your eyes. Every shadow it throws is cast upward and sideways — into your line of sight. You end up looking at a scene full of dark patches you cannot see into, which is why a handheld torch makes uneven ground look flat and hides the kerb, the root and the pothole.
Put the light at your brow line, and the beam travels along almost exactly the same axis your eyes are looking down. Every shadow is cast directly behind the object that made it — hidden by the object itself. From where you are standing, the scene looks evenly lit with almost no visible shadow at all.
That is why head-mounted light makes close detail work so much easier. The light is coming from your point of view, so nothing you are looking at can shadow itself. Under a car bonnet, inside a cupboard, at a tent peg, on a dark trail — you are not working around shadows, because from your position there effectively aren't any.
And it follows your gaze automatically. Look at something and it is lit, with no hand involved and no re-aiming.
The detail that makes it last past one winter
The light module lifts out.
That one feature is the difference between a gimmick and a hat you own for years. Most light-up beanies have the electronics sewn in, which means you can never wash them — and a hat worn on sweaty runs and cold walks gets grim fast. Pull this module out and it is an ordinary beanie that goes in the wash.
It also means you get two products: a warm acrylic knit hat you can wear anywhere without a light on your head, and a light when you want one.
- Reversible, so it wears either way round
- Stretches to fit roughly 14 to 24 inch head circumference — children through to adults, which is why one size genuinely works here
- Around 12 hours of light per set of batteries
- Four colours, including high-visibility orange and red for being seen on a road, and camouflage and grey for not being seen when that is the point
Why it is one of the easiest gifts to get right
It fits a very specific and very common person: the one who is outside in the dark and cold anyway. Dog owners. Early-morning runners. Tradesmen and mechanics working under something. Fishermen. Anyone who shovels a driveway or walks to a car park at 6pm in January.
It is useful rather than decorative, it costs nothing to run, and it is the kind of thing people are glad to receive but would never think to buy themselves — which is the whole definition of a good gift.
How to use
- Slide the light module into the pocket at the front of the band.
- Press the button on the module to switch the LEDs on and off.
- Take the module out before washing the hat.
Worth knowing before you buy
The light runs on two CR2032 coin batteries rather than a rechargeable cell. That is a genuine trade-off: nothing to charge and it never dies in storage, but keep a spare pair in a pocket if you use it heavily. Coin cells are cheap and sold everywhere.
Specifications
- LEDs: 5
- Battery: 2 x CR2032 coin cells
- Battery life: About 12 hours
- Material: Acrylic knit
- Fit: One size, head circumference about 14 to 24 inches
- Colours: Camouflage, Grey, Red, Orange
- Weight: About 71 g
What's included
- 1 x LED knitted beanie with light module
Free shipping on every order
Shipping is free on everything we sell, with no minimum order. You will receive tracking by email as soon as your order is dispatched.
If something is not right, you can return it within 30 days of delivery. Get in touch by email or phone and we will sort it out.
Warm Head, Hands Free Light
What Comes in the Box
Pop the Light Out to Wash It
Frequently Asked Questions
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Better quality and thickness than expected. The color is very bright, i love it and the light is actually pretty usefull and the light element can even be removed for cleaning and charging. It can be recharged in any usb-port.
Good item but doesn't fit into laptop usb port for charging have to use plug in type to mains
Quick delivery, product looks and feels good snd light is bright enough for night time tasks. Will buy again.
super practical
Very fast, 10 days into ukraine
The lining is comfortable and I haven't tested the flashlight's time. It's not bad.
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
Berretta you still need to try it, the light is very clear.
Perfect
lighting good hat stays warm discharges very quickly
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
The flashlight doesn't hold up well ☹️.
The hat in orange color is very bright. The fabric is quite thick, so it will be warm when used in moderate cold. The flashlight is removable, so you can safely wash it. The only thing I don't like is the lack of ability to charge the flashlight or replace its battery. It is not dismountable and there is no such possibility.
As described and pictured, quick delivery
Nice warm hat and the LED flashlight really does the job The flashlight is removable so it can be washed without any problems. I recommend it.
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
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good product I recommend it
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
LED Beanie Hat with Headlamp
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