Brand Spotlight - Black Diamond: Leaders in Headlamps and Hiking Accessories

If you've ever found yourself fumbling for your phone torch at camp or squinting at a dim headtorch beam on a night hike, you already know the difference a quality headlamp makes. Black Diamond has been at the forefront of headlamp and climbing hardware design for decades, and we're excited to now stock their latest range here at PAST Outdoors — including two of our current favourite headlamps, a range of new trekking poles, and more to come. Check out our latest video below to see the breakdown on Black Diamond Headlamps.

Why Black Diamond is a leader in headlamp technology

Black Diamond has built its reputation on gear that performs when it actually matters — not just on the shelves. Their headlamp range is a prime example: well-engineered, intuitive to use and built to handle the conditions that Australian hikers, climbers and campers actually encounter. What sets their headtorch lineup apart isn't just raw lumen output, it's the thoughtful combination of features that make them genuinely usable in the field — dual-button controls, night vision modes, Mode Memory, digital lockout and IP67 waterproofing that means they'll keep working whether you're caught in a downpour on the Overland Track or navigating a pre-dawn start in the Blue Mountains.

Pair your headlamp with the right accessories and you'll be well-equipped for any conditions. Check out our winter hiking accessories guide for more on building a complete kit for cold-weather adventures.

Black Diamond Storm headlamp — 550 lumens, built for the everyday adventurer

The Black Diamond Storm Headlamp is the go-to headtorch for hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts who want serious performance without the bulk. At 550 lumens with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, it's built to handle whatever the trail throws at it.

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At 102g, it's light enough that you'll forget you're wearing it — until you need it. The oversized dual-button control works with gloves on, which matters when temperatures drop on an alpine start or a winter night hike. If you're heading out in the colder months, our winter camping sleep system guide covers how to build a complete cold-weather kit around gear like this.

Black Diamond Storm+ headlamp — 750 lumens for serious terrain

For hikers and climbers who need more reach and more power, the Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp steps things up to 750 lumens with a maximum beam distance of 149 metres and an upgraded 2200mAh battery for extended burn time.

The Storm+ carries all the same features as the Storm — RGB night vision, Mode Memory, Digital Lockout, IP67 rating and USB-C rechargeability — but with additional output and a longer run time that makes it the right choice for technical objectives, long nights in the backcountry or anyone who simply wants more headroom in their lighting setup.

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Whether you're navigating before dawn on a multi-day route or descending a technical trail after dark, the Storm+ gives you the confidence of knowing your headtorch won't let you down. If you're building your navigation skills to match your gear, our navigation course and essential hiking skills guide is worth a read before your next big trip.

Also new from Black Diamond: trekking poles

Alongside their headlamp range, we've also just started stocking Black Diamond trekking poles — a brand that brings the same engineering rigour to their poles as they do to their lighting. We'll have a dedicated blog post on these very soon, but in the meantime you can browse what we have available in our Black Diamond collection.

Dave Parker, our CEO at PAST Outdoors on a recent trip to Canterbury Plains, New Zealand

Shop Black Diamond at PAST Outdoors

PAST Outdoors is a family-owned Australian outdoor retailer based in Helensburgh, NSW, and we only stock brands we genuinely trust and use ourselves. Black Diamond is exactly that kind of brand — serious gear, built for real conditions, used by the kind of people we sell to every day. We're rated 4.9 stars from over 2,000 verified customer reviews, and our team's background in the military, emergency services and extended backcountry travel means we know what reliable lighting actually looks like in the field.

Whether you're picking up your first quality headlamp or upgrading to something that'll handle serious terrain, we're here to help you choose. Visit us in-store in Helensburgh, shop online 24/7, or get in touch with the team directly — we love talking gear.