Visit Web sites for outdoor gear stores and search for a list of the headlamps they sell. These sites will often give a description of each product sold and its price. Check the switch on the headlamp to see how easily it turns on and off. Ideally you want a lamp that twists off securely, so that it doesn't turn on in your backpack and wear out the batteries, but one that you can easily adjust while wearing gloves or mittens. Expect your bulb to burn anywhere from 17 to 36 hours with a standard bulb and 5 to 10 hours with a halogen bulb.
More expensive lamps burn longer.
Headlamps make great gifts because you can select a good one without needing the recipient to try it on. Consider the range of activities the recipient might be using the lamp for and select accordingly, making sure the gift is returnable in case he or she needs to make adjustments. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .