LEDLENSER MH11 £144

This uber-powerful headtorch can virtually light up a whole mountainside. Its boost mode delivers a whopping 1000 lumens with a 320m range, while the standard settings (750, 300 and 10 lumens, and red, blue and green modes) provide superb versatility. Nifty features include a transportation lock, USB-rechargeable battery with power indicator, and twisting dial for beam width alteration.

VERDICT An incredibly powerful, premium headtorch with a remarkable beam distance and useful light modes.