Typically, a headlamp with a brightness of around 300 lumens is sufficient. Brighter may be useful in certain situations, but the brighter your headlamp is, the faster it will deplete the battery.

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A rechargeable headlamp is also helpful at camp at night. It provides enough light to set up a tent, read a book or cook a meal. However, not all headlamps are created equal.