LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight, Lumen Ultra-Light Bright LED Rechargeable Headlight with White Red Light, 2-Pack Waterproof Motion Sensor Head Lamp,8 Modes for Outdoor Camping Running Hiking Fishing

A good headlamp should disappear on your head until you need it. That’s exactly what I was looking for when I put the LHKNL headlamp through several weeks of everyday chores, runs at dusk, and a couple of damp evenings at camp. It’s a lightweight, rechargeable two-pack aimed at practical use rather than luxury bells and whistles—and the feature set is smarter than the price suggests.

Build and comfort

At 1.87 ounces per unit, this is a very easy lamp to wear. The elastic band adjusts quickly and held tension well without pinching. The lamp housing feels like mid-grade polycarbonate: not premium, but solid and well assembled with no creaks. The 60° tilt has positive detents and never drooped, even jogging on a gravel path. I wore it for stretches of two to three hours while wrenching on a car and nearly forgot it was there. Heat buildup was a non-issue; even on high modes the body stayed only slightly warm.

The IPX4 rating means it’s splash-resistant. I used it in a steady drizzle and while rinsing gear—no problems—but I wouldn’t trust it fully exposed on a kayak deck or in a downpour for hours. For most camping and household scenarios, IPX4 is sufficient.

Controls and modes

The control scheme is refreshingly thoughtful for this category:

• A standard “key” button cycles through main spot high/low, side flood high/low, red, and red SOS.
• A long press from any mode shuts the light off, so you don’t have to click through the entire cycle.
• A second button toggles motion-sensor mode. In this mode, a hand wave turns the light on or off and you can select spot high or flood high.

The long-press-to-off shortcut is small but significant—it saves time, preserves night vision when coming off red mode, and generally makes the light feel more “professional.” The motion sensor is genuinely handy when your hands are greasy, wet, or gloved. One caveat: it’s sensitive. Reflective surfaces and close-up movements can inadvertently trigger it. I learned to toggle sensor mode off when working in tight spaces or around chrome.

Beam quality and practical brightness

The LHKNL headlamp splits light between a central spot LED and a side flood array. This is the right approach for a small headlamp, and the execution is good:

• Spot high is a tight, clean beam with useful throw for trail finding and under-hood inspection. It reaches farther than many budget headlamps and has enough intensity to pick up reflective eyes or trail markers at a distance.
• Flood high is a broad, even wash ideal for close work, tent tasks, and walking a dog without blinding passersby. No harsh artifacts or distracting hotspots.
• Both spot and flood have a low mode that’s genuinely dimmer (some budget models barely step down). The low modes preserve night vision and extend runtime.
• The constant red mode is bright enough for map reading and campsite etiquette. The red SOS strobe is there if you want it; the main white strobe isn’t part of the cycle, which I appreciate.

The manufacturer doesn’t publish a hard lumen number in the materials I received, and that’s fine. In use, this lamp lands in the “very capable” range for a compact rechargeable: plenty for most tasks, but not a searchlight. If you need extended long-throw performance for technical night navigation, you’ll want a higher-output, heavier unit. For everyday headlamp jobs, the beam quality and mode mix are spot-on.

Battery life and charging

Each unit houses a 1500 mAh rechargeable battery with a simple four-segment indicator. Claimed runtime ranges from 4 to 10 hours depending on mode. My results:

• Flood low for casual camp tasks: roughly 9–10 hours.
• Spot low for mechanical work: around 7–8 hours.
• Spot high for continuous outdoor work: about 4–5 hours.

Those numbers are consistent with expectations for a lamp this size. Crucially, the light can run while charging. That makes it a great candidate for tethering to a power bank during long jobs or in a blackout. I kept a short USB-C cable and battery pack in the glove box and never worried about running out.

One quirk I noticed: the light is picky about USB-C cables. The included short cable worked every time, but a couple of my long, high-speed C-to-C cables didn’t initiate a charge with certain wall bricks. This is not unheard of in small electronics that expect 5V legacy charging. My workaround was simple: keep the included cable with the lamp, or use a basic 5V USB-A to USB-C cable and a standard charger. Once you know this, it stops being a frustration.

Real-world use

• Evening runs: With the lamp tilted down a click, spot low was enough for paved paths, flood high for uneven trails. The band kept the unit stable with minimal bounce. I appreciated that I could long-press to off at crossings without cycling through modes.
• Car repairs: Under the hood at 5 a.m., the motion sensor was a win. Hands covered in grease, I could wave to shut the light off before looking up to avoid glare off the hood. The caveat again: reflective surfaces can trigger unwanted toggles, so I toggled sensor mode off when that became annoying.
• Camping and general chores: Flood low is the unsung hero here—comfortable, even light that doesn’t blind others in camp. Red mode preserved night vision around the tent and was useful for quick trips without waking everyone.

Across all of these, the 60° tilt and secure detents mattered more than I expected. Once set, the beam stayed where I wanted it.

Durability

After weeks of handling, knocking it into door frames, and stuffing it into a pack, the casing shows only minor scuffs. The hinge remains tight. The buttons are still crisp with good tactile feedback. I rinsed dust off under a faucet with no issue. While I can’t speak to years-long durability yet, nothing in the design feels fragile.

What could be better

No tool is perfect. Here are the rough edges:

• Motion sensor sensitivity: Useful but easy to false-trigger around reflective surfaces or in tight spaces. It’s best as a situational feature.
• Cable picky: Some high-speed USB-C cables and certain chargers didn’t play nicely. Keep the included cable or a simple 5V cable handy.
• Weather resistance ceiling: IPX4 is fine for most users, but those who work in sustained heavy rain may want an IPX6/IPX7-rated lamp.

None of these are dealbreakers, and two of the three have easy workarounds.

Two-pack practicality and value

Selling this as a two-pack makes more sense than it sounds. I kept one in the truck and one on a hook by the back door. It’s also convenient to hand one to a partner on a camping trip or to leave one charging while using the other. For anyone who regularly misplaces small lights (guilty), the redundancy is liberating.

In terms of value, you’re getting excellent usability—good optics, smart controls, rechargeable convenience, and featherweight comfort—without the premium tax of big-name outdoor brands. You do give up advanced weather sealing, ultra-long throw, and perhaps some cable agnosticism. For most everyday users, that’s a trade-off worth making.

Who it’s for

• Campers, dog walkers, and DIYers who want a lightweight, rechargeable headlamp with simple, effective modes.
• Runners who value comfort and a secure tilt with usable low and high options.
• Anyone building a preparedness kit who appreciates the ability to run the light from a power bank while charging.

Who might look elsewhere: professionals who need higher waterproofing, extremely long throw, or very long runtimes in high mode without external power.

Recommendation

I recommend the LHKNL headlamp. It nails the fundamentals—beam quality, intuitive controls, comfort, and practical battery life—while tossing in a few genuinely useful extras like the long-press off and run-while-charging capability. The motion sensor is helpful in the right context, though you’ll want to toggle it off around reflective surfaces, and the charging picky-ness means keeping the included USB-C cable handy. Those are minor snags on an otherwise well-executed, affordable package made even more compelling by the two-pack format. For everyday outdoor use, home projects, and roadside fixes, it’s a dependable tool that stays out of your way until you need it.