Excellent, high quality headlamp
580327
First, I received this headlamp free for testing and review. While I recognize that a review of a free product is something fundamentally different from that of a product for which one has paid, I do believe that such reviews can be useful when the process is respected and I've tried to do that here.

Amount of time headlamp owned/tested: 4 months

What you're getting with this order:
(1) Eastshine HC30 headlamp
(1) headband
(1) 18650 battery
(1) Battery case
(1) each: Accessories kit with spare o-rings, switch cover, clip

What is this and why might I want it?: This is a powerful but lightweight headlamp that can be powered by either 2 CR 123 batteries (included) or one 18650 battery (provided). A battery charger is also included. The lamp can be used stand alone as a flashlight, or can be attached to the included headband for hands free use. The headband has both a horizontal and vertical hold, reducing the motion effects of activities such as running, and hiking. The lamp has 5 brightness settings: Turbo (1000 Lumens), High (400 Lumens), Medium (210 Lumens), Low (75 Lumens) and Lowest (1 Lumen). The setting you choose greatly affects battery life with the Turbo setting giving you 1 hour of use while the lowest setting yields 330 hours. For most tasks, even in completely unlit areas, the Medium setting is sufficient, with more lumens available than most or all of the entry level lamps can offer at their highest levels and one can expect just over 7 hours of battery life. The lamp can be angled easily during use and it will hold its newest position immediately.

Does it work?: Yes and it works well. A few observations:

Appearance: The vertical and horizontal headband may look a little funny, but it offers a strong hold, even during activities with a lot of motion. The light is small at just under 4" in length and its metallic body has a tactical look and feel to it that I like a lot.

Fit: The headband can be easily adjusted and holds its newly selected position easily. The light stays tight against the forehead even during strenuous activity such as running.

Function: The light can be turned on to its lowest setting with a short click. If you wish to go straight to the Turbo setting, hold the power button for 2 seconds. The light has a memory of the last used setting if the power button is held for a full second. Once on, a quick press of the power button cycles it to the next setting, repeat to move through all settings. The light can be angled by simply reaching up and twisting it. The silicone holder keeps it in place with each adjustment. The light can easily be removed from the holder and used without the headband should you so desire.

Anything else of note?:
-At the posting of this review, the light is eligible for free shipping to members of Amazon Prime; always a check in the plus column for me.

Any negatives?:
-Headband may not adjust tightly to smaller head sizes.
-No ability to adjust the light beam.

Bottom line: This 1000 lumen headlamp exceeds my expectations for a headlamp in nearly every way. The headband adjusted to fit my head size well, and the light is easy to manipulate while it is being worn, easily holding its newly selected position. The Turbo setting provides a level of light that I rarely need to use, but it's nice to know that it's available. For most activities, the Medium setting is more than sufficient and this includes running and hiking/backpacking in completely unlit locations. Throw in the fact that it comes with both a rechargeable 18650 battery and this becomes an even easier recommendation (there are other extras too, a clip, spare O-rings and a switch cover). While certainly not cheap, the HC30 justifies its price point both functionally and with its sturdy, quality build. I love this thing, and highly recommend it to any backpacker, hiker, runner who is looking for a high quality head lamp. I believe this headlamp would please many who were planning to spend more. Enjoy!
69506
I decided to buy the Xtreme Bright Saftey Headlamp from Van Bright as a gift for my boyfriend. He is always outside working on something even in the dark, or finding himself up under the car, or down in the crawl space of the house. The headlamp comes in very handy in all of those insidences. I have owned a handful of other headlamps in the past but this lamp is definetly in a higher class then all of those. The adjustable straps go not only on the sides of your head but also along the top of your head, keeping it more secure while working and moving around. The lamp comes with a small flashlight handle which can be used by unscrewing the headlamp and screwing it in the handle. The light is very bright and will definetly do a good job lighting up any workspace. You can choose a solid steady light OR a blinking mode which enhances a safety feature if using to bike ride, jog, etc. in low light times of the day. There is also a rear red light which can be solid or blinking which is great for a slightly subtler visibility and even a power saving mode. The only advice/downside is that the batteries are not included, so I would make sure to buy them at the same time so that you don't have to delay using the headlamp at all when you receive it.
2364135
Great headlamp and excellent, friendly customer service!
2660655
I ordered this set of headlamps at a discount in exchange for my honest review and I have been really impressed with them. My husband and I have gone thru many headlamps over just the past few years because they end up being a poor quality. We ordered a heavy duty high quality headlamp but we also like the light weight type that take disposable batteries so these are perfect! We keep our heavy duty lamp in the garage and these we keep in the house. They fit both our heads perfect and they stay in place. This is one major issue we had with previous lights like this but the strap is comfortable and stays up. I had this on the other day while trying to untangle Christmas lights from our artificial tree and forgot I was even wearing it after a few mins. You can also tilt the light a little up and down so you can aim the light at what you are working on. The light has two bright settings and they are really bright I love it. It also has red safety lights on mode it just stays on so you can be seen without using the actual light and then a flashing emergency mode.
Overall these are perfect for us and I am impressed with the quality. We use them in the basement when digging around in poor lit areas or when working on projects that require more light, taking out the trash or running outside for a toy left out. We like out in the country so it's extremely dark out at night. These head lamps are so fast and easy to put on and off they are very convenient and I'm happy to have found them!
1446360
Very high quality light. It's also surprisingly bright. Very light weight. It works great as a head mounted light, or attached to my pack. Well worth the money.
1063741
This headlamp is great. Very easy to operate, with plenty of settings to meet your needs anywhere. One of the best headlamps I've had in a long time. Very bright light options or low light too. Red light mode is pretty cool. Would recommend  buying.
Pro's
Nice ratcheting clicks in adjusting angle.
Sturdy
Plenty of brightness options - including red light mode.
Blinks S.O.S. for emergencies.

Cons
Its a little bulky.
The strap is a little hefty.
1383264
This is an excellent headlamp! It's really simple to use and has been great to us! My husband periodically uses it when he's working on cars and it's been fantastic! I highly recommend it!
632543
This headlamp is outstanding! I bought it for burning man and 1) it survived the week and 2) the light is VERY strong. You can pull the covering around the light forwards or backwards and it either spreads the light to a larger surface area or creates more of a stream-lined beam. The beam was the very useful part - when you're riding your bike around at night in the playa, it helped illuminate the path immediately in front of you and it was bright enough that others could see you coming. When I pointed the light upwards, it was strong enough to look like one of the beacon lights from surrounding music camps. Overall, very happy with this and will definitely buy another for next year.
4365963
This is a great headlamp. I use it at work and it's been awesome. I thought the battery pack would be heavy, but its balanced very good and has been comfortable to wear. This is a much brighter light for a much better price than I could find anywhere else and I'm glad I chose it.
4472827
I bought two of these for camping and astronomy use, and i'll probably buy a few more.
They're plenty bright enough to set up your camp in the dark or for walks to the campground restrooms. The strap that goes over your head makes the headlamp super secure (no shifting around) and keeps the battery pack from dragging the headband down.

One of my favorite features is that the switches for the white and red LEDs are on opposite sides of the front headlamp barrel.
I use these headlamps when I'm out with my telescope, and separate switches means that I don't have to cycle though several white light settings before I get to the red LED (red light preserves night vision), and I never blind myself by accidentally hitting the white LED switch.

The 3 AAA batteries you put in the battery pack will last a super long time, too.
1598632
As I've found with other ThruNite lights, this is an excellent headlamp.  A rugged, waterproof, and versatile headlamp, is a valuable tool.

I have both this one and the bigger TH10; both are excellent lights!  I also have the little ThruNite T01 XP-G2, a most excellent light for your key ring.

I highly recommend this Thrunite headlamp!
3071347
This is a great light; super bright. I love that the battery compartment lid is attached to the head strap so you cant lose it.  The on-off button is small, but easy enough to operate. The slide focus works very well. I am very happy with the solid construction!
4668191
This is a great high quality and sturdy headlamp. It has far exceeded my expectations. It works just as good, if not better, then some of the more expensive brand name ones I have purchased that cost a lot more. I got this for my husband who works in construction and also loves to go hiking. He uses it all the time and loves it. The fit is very comfortable and not too heavy.  It is extremely bright. I love the 3 lights, this gives you more distance in sight at night. I also love that you can tilt it up and down depending on what your doing. A huge cost saver is not having to buy batteries since it comes with rechargeable ones and the micro usb charger. When we first received it I charged it overnight. It has been used frequently for a week on one charge. I would estimate a total of 8 hours and it was still bright. I definitely have and will continue to recommend this. I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion and review.
1606429
I enjoy camping and backpacking, and as such, I can never get enough headlamps and lights. When I recently had the opportunity to test out a LuxoLite LED Headlamp, based on the reviews and descriptions, I was excited to check it out.

The headlamp arrived well packaged in a presentation package that would make it a nice gift to give to your favorite outdoor enthusiast. The device runs on 3 AAA batteries, and I was extremely pleased to see that the package included Duracell batteries - awesome! The headlamp itself is sturdy, with an adjustable angle and 2 buttons that control the features - left triggers the red light, and right cycles through the various white light intensities. One thing I really liked about this lamp, was the ease in installing batteries. For example, I have another brand lamp and the battery case is extremely quirky to open. Not so with this device - the battery compartment is easily opened, you just load the batteries and close it again. Perfect in a pinch when you need to quickly swap out dying batteries.

I had the chance to take it on a test run during a night time cookout. The buttons were intuitively placed, light intensity was easily cycled, and the lights are very bright. So overall, for the price, this is a tremendous value, and a great part of anyone's camping set or outdoor gear. This one's definitely a keeper and I would highly recommend to others too.
2045346
Great headlamp!
After hours of uses,getting really hot!
2051954
I didn't expect much when I bought this, but was I ever surprised! After removing the plastic from the batteries it was ready to go. It is adjustable so it can fit many different sizes of heads and the weight distribution is very good. The entire light assembly pivots down and the side lights pivot up/down individually. You can actually have light pointing up, down and straight ahead at the same time if you like. This is definitely a quality headlamp assembly.
218800
Excellent quality product. Will buy again once current unit wears out. Does not feel cheap at all, brightness exceeds my expectations. I use this at work every night and am extremely happy with the quality and design of this headlamp.