Night Trail Running Gear 160 Lumen Budget LED Lamp - Part I

This is part I of my night trail running gear.

I usually run alone, sometimes at night, in the forest without street lights. I run from 13-20 miles at a time. Usually, a night run will be for only 5 miles or at the tail end of a longer run.

I wasn't happy with the amount of light I was getting from my 40 lumen headlamp. Trying to find the right headlamp was very confusing and I felt that I needed to buy a lamp for throw and one for flood. These two lamps would need to use the same battery size and now we're talking real cost and weight.


I decided to try my $7.50 costco 160 lumen light (which includes 3 aa batteries) on my boda belt. At 5 oz, it was almost too light to feel on my waist. The performance is great and you can't beat the price!

My belt with light weighs 1 lb 3 oz and the water bottle weighs 1 lb 1 oz. In addition, I carry a Spot 2 GPS Messenger (sometimes), a signal mirror, a pen, a piece of notebook paper, a whistle, an emergency blanket, a small pocket knife and some cash. I also have a Garmin 305 GPS watch and an Nike+iPod. I run with Nike Air Pegasus (Trail Version).

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[noblinger]

Good vid I too like to run at night but on the bike trails. My wife thinks I'm crazy.

[mtntrailrunner]

@noblinger Most people think I am too! My running is in the forest where I think its safer than in the city. Enjoy!

[gellybellyism]

I would love to get more runs in on the trail at dawn. Have you ever felt the need to bring along pepper spray? Perhaps because I'm female, I feel the need, but it can also be used on animals if necessary. Thanks for the tip on the light.

[mtntrailrunner]

@gellybellyism Did I not respond? Sorry! I thought I did. I carry a spot messenger when I run. I'm also on a search and rescue team. In that role, I do carry pepper spray, a Kershaw Blur, lights and a whistle. Be safe out there!

[ParkerGibbons]

Which GPS watch do you have?

[mtntrailrunner]

@ParkerGibbons My 3 yr old and highly recommended Garmin 305. I forgot to mention my Nike+iPod. The iPod is the best running invention since the shoe for long distance runners!

[kfallscody]

I also have the Garmin 305.. love it! I also like to trail run instead of running in town.. is just much nicer and very freeing(is that a word?) :)