The Spot 400 is Black Diamond's long-running general-purpose headlamp, the model most commonly stocked in glove-box emergency kits. 400 lumens max output across full-strength and dimmable settings, with a red night-vision mode that preserves dark adaptation. IPX8 waterproof rating. PowerTap lets you switch between full and dim by tapping the side. Runs on three AAA batteries (lithiums recommended for cold weather).
Black Diamond
Spot 400 Headlamp
Shipping
$44.89
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At a glance6 specs
rating
IPX8
battery
3x AAA
red mode
Yes
lock mode
Yes
weight oz
3.2
lumens max
400
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Description
Last reviewed May 16, 2026
Full specifications
7 fields
| rating | IPX8 |
|---|---|
| battery | 3x AAA |
| red mode | Yes |
| lock mode | Yes |
| weight oz | 3.2 |
| lumens max | 400 |
| runtime hrs high | 4 |
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