How to Use Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Merchant VideoWhat is the maximum brightness and beam distance of the Astro 300?
It delivers up to 300 lumens of light and projects a beam up to 55 meters, making it ideal for camping, hiking, and emergency.
What type of batteries does the Astro 300 use?
The Astro 300 comes with 3 AAA batteries included and is also compatible with the Black Diamond 1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (sold separately).
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: [High] 4 hrs • [Medium] 8 hrs • [Low] 140 hrs
Is the Astro 300 waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes, the Astro 300 is IPX4 Stormproof: withstands rain and sleet from any angle.
What special features does it offer?
Patented digital lockout feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket. Settings include full strength, dimming, strobe, and brightess memory.
Headlamp Comparison Chart
 Astro 300 LED Headlamp |  Astro 300-R LED Headlamp |  Rechargeable Battery |  Spot 400-R LED Headlamp |  Spot 400 LED Headlamp |  Storm 450 LED Headlamp |  Storm 500-R LED Headlamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Battery Type | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
Headlamp Weight | 100 g | 100 g | N/A | 86g | 86g | 140g | 120g |
Headlamp Maximum Lumens | 300 | 300 | N/A | 400 | 400 | 450 | 500 |
Headlamp Burn Time on Max | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | N/A | 4 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
Headlamp Burn Time on Min | 140 Hours | 140 Hours | N/A | 225 Hours | 220 Hours | 175 Hours | 350 Hours |
Headlamp Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX 4 | N/A | IP67 | IPX8 | IP67 | IP67 |
Light Path on Max Brightness | 55 meters | 55 meters | N/A | 100 meters | 100 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
Light Path on Min Brightness | 8 meters | 8 meters | N/A | 12 meters | 12 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
Recommended Use | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Compatible w/ Astro 300 | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
Standout Features | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Replacement for AAA Batteries | PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Waterproof + PowerTap | Waterproof + RGB LEDs |
How to Use Your Black Diamond Headlamp
Merchant VideoWhat is the maximum brightness and beam distance of the Astro 300?
It delivers up to 300 lumens of light and projects a beam up to 55 meters, making it ideal for camping, hiking, and emergency.
What type of batteries does the Astro 300 use?
The Astro 300 comes with 3 AAA batteries included and is also compatible with the Black Diamond 1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (sold separately).
How long does the battery last at different brightness levels?
Runtime varies by mode: [High] 4 hrs • [Medium] 8 hrs • [Low] 140 hrs
Is the Astro 300 waterproof or suitable for wet conditions?
Yes, the Astro 300 is IPX4 Stormproof: withstands rain and sleet from any angle.
What special features does it offer?
Patented digital lockout feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket. Settings include full strength, dimming, strobe, and brightess memory.
Headlamp Comparison Chart
Astro 300 LED Headlamp | Astro 300-R LED Headlamp | Rechargeable Battery | Spot 400-R LED Headlamp | Spot 400 LED Headlamp | Storm 450 LED Headlamp | Storm 500-R LED Headlamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Type | ||||||
| 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion | 3x AAA Batteries (Included) | 3x AAA (Included) | Rechargeable 2400 Li-ion |
| Headlamp Weight | ||||||
| 100 g | 100 g | N/A | 86g | 86g | 140g | 120g |
| Headlamp Maximum Lumens | ||||||
| 300 | 300 | N/A | 400 | 400 | 450 | 500 |
| Headlamp Burn Time on Max | ||||||
| 4 Hours | 6 Hours | N/A | 4 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 3 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Headlamp Burn Time on Min | ||||||
| 140 Hours | 140 Hours | N/A | 225 Hours | 220 Hours | 175 Hours | 350 Hours |
| Headlamp Water Resistance | ||||||
| IPX4 | IPX 4 | N/A | IP67 | IPX8 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Light Path on Max Brightness | ||||||
| 55 meters | 55 meters | N/A | 100 meters | 100 meters | 120 Meters | 120 Meters |
| Light Path on Min Brightness | ||||||
| 8 meters | 8 meters | N/A | 12 meters | 12 meters | 12 Meters | 12 Meters |
| Recommended Use | ||||||
| Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Camping, Hiking, Emergency | Compatible w/ Astro 300 | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Hiking, Running, Work/Safety | Trekking, Mountaineering, Work | Climbing, MTB, Work/Safety |
| Standout Features | ||||||
| Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Dual-Fuel + digital lock | Replacement for AAA Batteries | PowerTap + waterproof | PowerTap + waterproof | Waterproof + PowerTap | Waterproof + RGB LEDs |
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