The arrival of my support boat crew — two lifelong friends that will accompany my parents aboard the escort yacht, snaps me back to reality. I agree with Jeff that warmer hue helps see depth a bit more than the whiter/bluer Petzl light I am used to. With eight lighting functions, including a red reading light, it is a versatile way to light up the night.

Even once I got it tight and sitting nicely with my hair and pulled quite tightly, the battery was still bouncing a bit.

In addition, the lamp has a battery or Battery level indicator that indicates the runner by flashing that the lamp needs to be charged soon.

Innovative Smart Light technology allows you to customise the light of your Led Lenser NEO10R head torch by assigning different functions to the NEO10R's buttons. Thus, in many cases a lower lumen Ledlenser light will deliver a brighter beam than other lights stating a higher lumen count. They are robust with water-resistant housing and can be used to charge mobile phones and other accessories. I feel extremely confident moving at high speeds on single track, twisty paths, and unsure footing with this lighting system. Jeff V: The bezel to adjust the focus of the beam is exceptionally difficult to turn at first (counter clockwise), so much so that I thought I had a different version of what was described.

I usually run around an hour or less, and although a bit tight, it isn’t uncomfortable for this time period. The contents of the duffel bag are easily accessible through a large, double zippered (lockable) main opening. The light and bezel feel sturdy, the head strap feels strong, and provides enough elasticity and adjustability for most if not all head sizes. On “spot” focus, the light doesn’t have a wide enough beam to see things in the near foreground, so it’s much less useful for running. On the underside of the lid there are two internal zippered mesh pockets, as well as two pockets at either end of the bag's internal main compartment.

While the lattes and candy bring comfort to the change in seasons, the lack of daylight can drain even the most dedicated runners’ enthusiasm to get out of the door for a pre- or post-work run. Simple helmet mount for frontal attachment of compatible head torches by means of an adhesive pad, compatible with H8R, iH8R, NEO10R and MH10 Head Torches ONLY. Another neat accessory that comes with the NEO10R is the chest strap mount, which is designed for use when group running; casting a lower beam that does not interfere with eye-level vision.

John: It’s the beginning of October, which means pumpkin spice lattes, candy corn, and dwindling daylight. The included chest belt allows the torch to be worn around the body, reducing glare when on group runs if required. On the run (and subsequent runs) the fit wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be from my struggles inside. It seems there is little difference between 1 and 2 in terms of brightness and then 3 is pretty dull. The lamp in the front is wide but not tall, so it fits really well on the forehead or the brim of a cap with no issues.