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Storm 500-R Headlamp

Storm 500-R Headlamp

$71.96 USD
$71.96 USD $89.95
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When you need the best, brightest, most waterproof, feature rich headlamp that is also ready for any adventure no matter the conditions, reach for the Storm 500-R Headlamp. Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro-USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles.

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Storm 500-R Headlamp

Storm 500-R Headlamp

$71.96 USD
$71.96 USD $89.95
Sale Out of Stock
#BD6207530002ALL1

When you need the best, brightest, most waterproof, feature rich headlamp that is also ready for any adventure no matter the conditions, reach for the Storm 500-R Headlamp. Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro-USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles.

Color: Black
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Features

  • PowerTap™ Technology allows instant adjustment between max output and dimmed power
  • Patented digital lockout feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket
  • IP67: Waterproof and dustproof, completely sealed and tested to operate up to 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes. Requires no maintenance after submersion
  • Fueled by a BD 2400 rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that charges via micro-USB
  • Features sustainably recycled Repreve elastic headband
  • Emits up to 500 lumens on max setting
  • Brightness Memory allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to full power
  • Regulated for constant light output
  • Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision, and lock mode
  • Multifaceted optical lens design

Spec

  • Weight: 120 g
  • IPX Rating: IP67
  • Max Burntime: [High] 7 hrs • [Medium] 19 hrs • [Low] 350 hrs
  • Batteries: 2400 mAh Li-ion
  • Lumens: [High] 500 lm, [Medium] 250 lm, [Low] 6 lm
  • Max Distance: [High] 120 m • [Medium] 60 m • [Low] 12 m
  • Country of Origin: China

The Storm 500 is engineered for epics in all conditions, featuring a robust waterproof / dustproof housing and 500 lumens of bright light.

Powered by our BD 2400 Li-ion battery that’s charged by a micro USB, the Storm 500 R also features a sustainably made elastic headband with Repreve recycled textiles. The compact body is ergonomic, and the updated user interface includes a secondary switch for easy mode selection. In addition, the updated optical efficiency not only provides brighter light, but also saves battery life that you can now easily track with a six-setting, three-LED battery meter. The Storm 500 R also has three different colored night vision modes and peripheral white lighting for close-range activities like carefully re-racking for the final summit pitch in the dark. The headlamp has our Brightness Memory feature, which allows you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to the default, full power setting. The Storm 500 R's PowerTap Technology enables you to quickly and easily access maximum brightness with the touch of a finger.

PowerTap™ Technology

Instant adjustment from any setting to full power light output with the tap of a finger.

Digital Lock

Patented digital lock feature safeguards against accidental use when stored in a pack or pocket.

3-Year Warranty

We trust what we make because we use what we make.

Resources

Product Instructions - Storm 500 R HOW TO: Operate Your Black Diamond Headlamp
 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Storm 500-R Headlamp

$71.96 USD
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Why RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

Curious about the modes on your BD headlamp? Red, green, and blue: each color mode is a tool to maximize your night vision in different ways.

Engineered from Experience

GEAR BUILT TO LAST

Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.

Overall rating: 4.519274 / 5 from 441 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlamp is praised for its bright light, good battery life, and lightweight design. Customers appreciate its various features, including the updated user interface and the Brightness Memory feature. The headlamp is also noted for its waterproof and dustproof housing, making it suitable for night hikes or camping.

Summary topics

  • Color Options (4%): Customers loved the color options, with many praising the multi-color options and the battery life.
  • Battery Life (22%): Many customers brought up the good battery life and durability of the headlamp, making it a popular choice.
  • Light Brightness (5%): Customers raved about the brightness of this headlamp, describing it as excellent, spectacular, and outstanding.
  • Light Quality (24%): A significant number of customers brought up that the light is great and they are very happy with it.
  • Product Weight (5%): Customers keep praising the light weight of the product, mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Great lamp, bright but also light weight and small for being powerful, great battery life" — Cody I.
  • "This BD headlamp is very powerful and lightweight, with a durable battery." — Rodrigo O.
  • "I really appreciate the powerful light for scanning the woods or lighting the path ahead." — Mary B.

Reviews

Takes a beating, warranty is good as gold

"I have owned aprox 8 different black diamond headlamps over the last decade or so. They are used 8-10 hours a day for work (im a mechanic), camping, and around the house. I generally get 12-18 months out of a light before failure. They all take beatings, get cracked from hitting my head, broken battery door latches from daily battery changes on older models, or i just plain wear them out. Black Diamond has always stood behind their product and replaced with a new unit even with HEAVY usage. Excellent quality product with a warranty to back it up ."

— Dominic (5/5)

Decent Light, Awful Company

"Had been a good headlamp for 2 years. Last week the plastic retainer clip broke in half rendering the headlamp unusable. This unit is 2 years into a 3 year warranty period but Black Diamond won't accept a claim without receipt. As irritating as it is that I'm expected to keep a closet full of receipts for every single item I buy ever, I can understand why they wouldn't replace the headlamp without one. However, I told them outright that I didn't care to replace the headlamp itself, all I wanted to get was the $0. 03 plastic clip. Absolutely not. Can't be done. Impossible to make happen. Some customer service. Now a $90 headlamp is useless and unusable over a plastic clip the size of a dime that they can't/won't replace. This has been the best headlamp I've ever used and made me a fan of BD products. This experience, or lack thereof, is terrific free marketing for any other brand that also sells headlamps."

— CS (2/5)

Almost perfect

"I love everything about this light, except the micro-USB charging. It seems to be the only light on the market that will light 500 lumens for 7 hours. Black Diamond is just now (August 2026) coming out with 2x newer Storm series lights. Unfortunately, both have smaller batteries than this 4 year old light, and their mode choices don't allow for 7 hours of illumination at anywhere near 500 lumens. And these newer lights also lack the PowerTap feature. Please just update the charger to USB-C on the 500-R model. And while you're at it, please make a mount that will allow attaching to bike helmets. Almost every bikepacker I know uses the Storm 500-R as a helmet light, and have zip-tied/duct taped it to their helmets."

— Tyler (4/5)

Favorite light

"I've had this for years. They do flaw and break eventually or I just had two faulty ones. I absolutely love the green light at night. To the point if I don't have this light I won't go normally lol. But on two lamps I've had before it flickered and then cut out green so only had blue and red or white. This is my third now so let's see! Definitely my favorite light and accessory for sure."

— Dane (4/5)

Light it up

"Everything you would expect from a BD headlamp. Great battery, almost too many options and durable."

— ben s. (5/5)

Storm 500-R Headlamp

"This is maybe the best headlamp I have ever owned, and I’ve owned quite a few over the years."

— Daniel G. (5/5)

Great rechargeable headlamp, but micro USB :(

"Really happy with the headlamp so far. The only complaint I have is that all of BDs light systems are micro USB rather than modernized USB C. Would be great to reduce the cable types required to go into the backcountry with. Outside of that, functions great, adjustable brightness works well with multiple color options. Slim head band is comfortable and fits a helmet easier than past bulkier bands"

— Donald P. (4/5)

Great light overall.

"I use head lamps daily, at work and during any adventure, this headlamp is great. It's bright and does the job and you can recharge it and do it again day afyer day, thanks Black Diamond for making a great quality light."

— Terrence P. (5/5)

Can't beat Storm 500-R Headlamp

"After accumulating years of battery waste from non-rechargeable Storms, the 500-R purchase was the right one all along. Weatherproof, bright enough for night work and play, ample re-chargeable power, intuitive controls and comfortable - this headlamp is all one needs. Thanks BD!"

— Robert K. (5/5)

Fire headlamp

"Battery life is great. I like the different light modes it has. Pretty great headlamp"

— Gavin B. (4/5)

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