Brand: UltrAspire
Category: Running Headlamps
Recommended by Kelsey McGill, Running Coach (Trail, Ultra, Road) — Bend, Oregon
Highlights: lightweight, durable
The Lumen 800 Solstice is a cutting-edge, lightweight lighting solution designed for nighttime adventures and races, delivering exceptional brightness and versatility. With its advanced UltrAspire 3D Lighting technology, this headlamp ensures optimal visibility and terrain awareness, making it an essential companion for outdoor enthusiasts. 1. UltrAspire 3D Lighting technology provides enhanced illumination and depth perception across uneven surfaces. 2. Multiple brightness settings: high (8 hours), medium (16 hours), and low (24 hours) to suit various lighting needs. 3. Includes blinking and solid red light modes for added safety and visibility in low-light conditions. 4. Ergonomically designed ErgoFit Waist belt ensures a comfortable fit during extended wear. 5. Equipped with a large, intuitive power button and a battery indicator light that shows charge levels in green, gold, or red. 6. Comes with a rechargeable 21700 battery and a USB Type-C charging port for convenient on-the-go charging. 7. Includes an EVA Foam molded carrying case for easy transport and protection of the light. The Lumen 800 Solstice is ideal for nighttime running, hiking, or cycling, providing reliable illumination in dark or challenging environments. It excels in outdoor settings such as trails, parks, and mountainous areas, making it perfect for both casual adventurers and serious athletes. This headlamp is particularly useful during early morning or late evening excursions, ensuring safety and visibility in all seasons.
Price: $198.95
- Who it's for
- Ultrarunners and multi-day/overnight racers who need reliable, long-lasting illumination without battery anxiety. Runners who struggle with depth perception or vertigo from headlamps alone will find the lower light angle particularly useful.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the battery life as a standout feature, with one confirming it lasted nearly 12 hours straight. Brightness and ease of use are also frequently mentioned; no criticism appears in the notes.
- Worth noting
- The option to carry spare batteries is called out as a practical advantage for extended events. Notes are one-sided positive with no fit, sizing, or durability flags raised.
Kelsey McGill's review
Having a waist light is a game-changer during overnight events especially during multi-day events. You can really see the terrain intricacies much more clearly, and this waistlight has an incredibly battery life!
Recommended by Kelsey McGill, Running Coach (Trail, Ultra, Road)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Lumen 800 Solstice for?
Ultrarunners and multi-day/overnight racers who need reliable, long-lasting illumination without battery anxiety. Runners who struggle with depth perception or vertigo from headlamps alone will find the lower light angle particularly useful.
What do experts say about the Lumen 800 Solstice?
Hosts consistently praise the battery life as a standout feature, with one confirming it lasted nearly 12 hours straight. Brightness and ease of use are also frequently mentioned; no criticism appears in the notes.
What should you know before buying the Lumen 800 Solstice?
The option to carry spare batteries is called out as a practical advantage for extended events. Notes are one-sided positive with no fit, sizing, or durability flags raised.
What does Kelsey McGill say about the Lumen 800 Solstice?
Having a waist light is a game-changer during overnight events especially during multi-day events. You can really see the terrain intricacies much more clearly, and this waistlight has an incredibly battery life!
Why does Kelsey McGill recommend UltrAspire?
Kelsey McGill recommends the UltrAspire Lumen 800 Solstice for running headlamps. Having a waist light is a game-changer during overnight events especially during multi-day events. You can really see the terrain intricacies much more clearly, and this waistlight has an incredibly battery life!
Is the Lumen 800 Solstice a good running headlamp?
Yes — Kelsey McGill recommends the Lumen 800 Solstice by UltrAspire as their running headlamps pick. Having a waist light is a game-changer during overnight events especially during multi-day events. You can really see the terrain intricacies much more clearly, and this waistlight has an incredibly battery life!
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What other hosts are saying
6 experts recommend the UltrAspire Lumen 800 Solstice.
Kilian Korth, Professional Trail Runner
Long lasting battery life, super bright, and really easy to use.
Recommended in Cocodona 250 Kit + Fuel
This is my go to light source for ultra racing.
Recommended in Hiking/Trail Running
Shelby Farrell, Athlete. Marketing Professional. Cat Mom.
What's great about this light is that you have the option to carry extra batteries, so you don't have to worry about running out of juice (or keeping it charged) in the middle of the night!
Recommended in Trail Essentials
Rachel Bambrick, Ultrarunning coach & community leader
Lasted all night through a LONG night (nearly 12 hours)! It was so nice to not stress about battery life overnight.
Recommended in IMTUF 100
Kelly Mulvany, Endurance Sports Coach and Athlete!
For night runs, I prefer to have a waist light because I find I lose my depth perception with a headlamp alone and can experience vertigo. By bringing the light source down lower, shadows are formed and I am far more confident running at night.
Recommended in Must-Haves for Trail Runners!
