Make Light Of The Dark

Six nifty runners’ torches

Nathan Halo Fire £26 | Bac-e.com | 100 lumens

THERE ARE A COUPLE of fantastic features packed into this torch. Wave your hand in front of the light and it will switch between five modes of intensity. The auto strobe function senses approaching cars and automatically changes to strobe mode to ensure drivers spot you.

Unilite PS-HDL9R £130 | unilite.co.uk | 750 lumens

EASY TO USE, EVEN 246 with gloves on, this torch gives up to hours of burn time, depending which light mode you use. It’s USB-chargeable and has a battery pack at the rear for backup power, and there’s an anti-dazzle shield you can pull down over the light when necessary.

Knog Quokka Run £26 | Bac-e.com | 100 lumens

THE LOW LUMEN count means this is best kept for times when you’re running in areas that are partially lit. It’s USB-chargeable, offers up to 46 hours of power and the adjustable silicon strap is comfortable and durable. A good budget option for the urban runner.

Black Diamond Icon £90 | blackdiamondequipment.com | 500 lumens

A HEAVY ITEM but a trusty companion on epic trail runs. As well as a wide and evenly lit beam, it has green, red and blue night-vision modes for different lighting needs (you’ll only need this in streetlight-free rural areas), as well as a decent battery life of 12 hours.

Petzl Swift RL £78.95 | trekkinn.com | 900 lumens

THE EXCEPTIONAL BRIGHTNESS from such a small model. headband is reflective, there’s a battery-level metre and you can choose between the standard (consistent) light option or Reactive Lighting, which changes the light intensity according to your surroundings.

Silverpoint Hunter XL120RL £12 | snowandrock.com | 120 lumens

AN EXCELLENT BUDGET option. For your modest outlay, you get a decent-strength beam, with a reach of 70m. There are three light settings, as well as side red lights. It is also highly water-resistant and so will stand up to any inclement conditions you may encounter.