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Ledlenser HF4R Signature Headlamp
A 72-gram rechargeable headlamp built around a dual-lens system - a spotlight and a floodlight run separately rather than as one blended beam - with a multicolor light option that adds red, green and blue alongside the standard white. It's rated IP68 for dust and water, backed by a 7-year warranty, and charges via a magnetic dock rather than a cable that has to be lined up in the dark.
Key features
- Only 72g on the head - light enough to forget you're wearing it
- 600 lumens max output, up to 140m beam range
- Up to 35 hours runtime on a full charge, depending on mode
- Separate flood and spot light elements, rather than a single fixed beam
- Multicolor light - additional red, green and blue light modes alongside white
- IP68 rated - dust and waterproof
- Magnetic charge system for convenient recharging
- Tilting head, transportation lock, and a battery status indicator
- Slim camouflage-pattern headband
- 7-year warranty upon registration
RV use case
This is the headlamp for the jobs that need both hands free after dark - hooking up power and water in the dark at a new site, checking under the van, or the walk to the amenities block. The coloured light modes are the standout for RV and camping use specifically: switching to red or green preserves night vision and doesn't spook nearby wildlife the way a full white beam does. Being IP68 rated means a wet, drizzly changeover at a caravan park isn't a concern, and the magnetic charge dock means no fumbling to align a micro-USB port by torchlight.
Pros
- Very comfortable to wear and genuinely light at 72g - doesn't nag at the forehead on longer wears
- Easy, simple button controls - no need to cycle through a confusing menu of modes in the dark
- Coloured light modes are a real practical win for RV use, not a gimmick - better for night vision and for not disturbing wildlife nearby
- IP68 dust and water resistance suits unpredictable camp conditions
- 7-year warranty is well ahead of what most headlamps in this category offer
Cons
- Rechargeable-only design means no swapping in spare AAAs if the battery runs flat mid-trip - plan around the magnetic charger
Best for
RV and camping owners who want one lightweight, weatherproof headlamp that covers everything from campsite chores to a torch-lit walk after dark, without a beam bright enough to blind the person next to you or scatter the local wildlife.
Verdict
Comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it, simple enough to operate one-handed by feel, and the coloured light modes turn out to be genuinely useful around camp rather than a spec-sheet add-on. Backed by a 7-year warranty, it's a solid, no-fuss upgrade over a basic single-mode headlamp.
Where to buy
Available direct from Ledlenser Australia - RRP $99.95 AUD at time of writing.
Perfect storage location and ready to grab as you head out of the door.
First impressions - compact packaging that doesn't hog cupboard space
The feature list that sold us before it was even out of the box
Unboxed and ready to set up - nothing extra to buy before first use
Small enough to toss in a pocket without a second thought
Bright without blinding - exactly the throw you want after dark
The difference a decent headlamp makes once daylight's gone
Exactly the kind of after-dark trail this headlamp is built for