Olight Wave Headlamp

Hunting live quarry puts great demands upon the shooter, and going prepared is half the battle. Night time forays are more of a challenge, as failing light plays havoc with our ability to judge distance, and correctly identify the target. The product on test is a classic example of how a relatively simple concept - a head mounted light, can be transformed, via some clever features, into a remarkably useful tool; making our lives just that bit easier.

OLIGHT

Olight are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the field of lights and lamping, and this Wave Headlamp is genuinely impressive. It’s of lightweight construction, with the lamp assembly at the front, and the battery pack at the rear. Two elasticated straps form the frame, and with full adjustment, the whole assembly is very comfortable when worn around the head. The lamp itself can be angled to suit, and is fitted with tough, ultra clear tempering glass.

Power comes from 4 x AAA batteries, and a ribbon of light can be set to show on the battery pack itself, even allowing for a strobe function, with the idea being your location can be noted by colleagues in the dark.

Multiple output modes are possible, which all add to the versatility. Full power of the primary white light is effective up to around 65 metres, and will last for about three hours. However, when set to low power, it should last for 72 hours approx. In addition, two auxiliary red LEDs can be used, which will last for around 60 hours, or a massive 220 when set to an emergency SOS flashing mode. A flip-up/down diffuser is integral, which allows for a softer, more diffused lighting effect.

One final special feature comes with this headlamp, and is where it derives its ‘Wave’ moniker. The light can be turned off and on by a hand gesture. With the battery pack switched on, one wave of the hand switches on the light, and two gestures turn it off. Press the red button on top of the lamp, and the light can be switched from white main beam, to two soft red lights- subtle lighting, or an SOS setting as previously mentioned. Brightness levels of both are again controlled by quick gestures, or if desired, from manual control.

VERSATILITY

As avid shooters, of course our main interest may well be hunting scenarios, and here, this Olight Headlamp really excels. The hands-free routine though, really does add a new dimension to a host of other applications, and activities such as fishing, camping, inspecting etc., are all made that bit easier. Whatever the task then, this Wave Headlamp makes a slick, highly functional addition to the kit list, being both well made and well thought out.