Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Black Diamond Storm 500-R
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight headlamp with 1,100 lumens maximum output, 108g weight. USB rechargeable with multiple brightness modes for hiking and climbing.
Rechargeable 500-lumen headlamp with waterproof design.
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Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Black Diamond Storm 500-R: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp wins — at 108 g it is 42 g (28%) lighter than the Black Diamond Storm 500-R (150 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.