Bandicoot 250 Headlamp

Name: Bandicoot 250 Headlamp
Brand: Knog
SKU: 12945
Price: 22.5 USD
Availability: InStock

250 Lumens

$22.50
~~$44.99~~ USD

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The Bandicoot 250 Headlamp is built tough to be a brilliant all-rounder, with a feature set making it just as useful around the campsite as it is on multi-day hikes.

Colour: Black

Black

Olive

Blue

Coral

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FREE DELIVERY AVAILABLE

30 DAY RETURNS

2 YEAR WARRANTY

An innovative and award-winning design that you'll love to use. Bandicoot will quickly become your go-to for any adventure or handsfree lighting requirement.

Bright beam reaching up to 40 metres
Waterproof to 1 metre with an IP67 rating
USB rechargeable via integrated connector
Broad, reading & red LED light options
Battery indicators so you're never caught out
Easy-clean, anti-odour single-piece silicone strap
Lock mode to prevent accidental use
Programmable modes with Knog's Modemaker app

MODE	MAX LUMENS	RUNTIME RANGE
Combo	250	8 - 28 hrs
Spot	200	12 - 36 hrs
Ambient	50	22 - 70 hrs
Red Light	4	25 - 72 hrs
Reading	6	32 - 105 hrs

Bandicoot 250 Headlamp
Headlamp Strap
Headlamp Toggle

PLEASE NOTE:

Orders cannot be amended once placed.
Orders are dispatched from Melbourne, Australia.
EU & UK orders are inclusive of Duties & Taxes.
Please note that international orders outside of the UK & EU may be subject to additional customs and duty charges to be paid by the receiver. Knog has no control or liability in regards to these charges.
We're not able to ship to the United States from this site due to the continued tariff changes. Shop on Knog's US Store for Free Shipping over US$65 and enjoy fast delivery.

OUR SHIPPING RATES

Australia

Standard A$10 (3-6 business days)
Free Standard Delivery when you spend over A$100

Europe

€20 Premium Delivery via DHL Express (4 - 7 business days)
FREE when you spend over €100

United Kingdom

£15 Premium Delivery via DHL Express (4-7 business days)
FREE when you spend over £100.
Please note shipping to Northern Ireland is not currently available

Asia + Canada

US$15 Premium Delivery via DHL Express (4-7 business days)
FREE when you spend over US$100.

New Zealand

A$15 Premium Delivery via DHL Express (4 - 7 business days)
FREE when you spend over A$100

United States

Please note we're not able to ship to the United States from this site due to the continued tariff changes. Shop on Knog's US Store for Free Shipping over US$65 and enjoy fast delivery.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind everything we make and want you to be happy. If for any reason you're not satisfied with your purchase, return it within 30-days for a full refund. For more information, please see our Returns & Warranty page.

'possibly the world's most comfortable & practical all-purpose headlamp.'

‘every travellers backpack, and everyone’s emergency kit, ought to have one of these.’

Why you'll love using Bandicoot 250.

The brilliant all-rounder in our headlamp range.

Multiple LED Options

Optimally placed LEDs for their individual purpose – a high beam to see by, elliptical beams for broad ambient light, a red light for night/ low light and down lights for reading.

Integrated USB Connector

No cables to lose or break. To recharge the headlamp, simply plug the pod into a USB-A port, and you’ll have a full charge in just 4 hours from flat.

Remarkably Comfortable Fit

The moulded silicone strap sits flush against your head, and is perfectly balanced to ensure an amazingly comfortable fit.

Matte Silicone Finish

The strap is moulded in matte silicone that's tough, durable and easy to clean. It fits head circumferences between 30 to 66 cm, and getting the perfect fit is easy using the adjustable toggle.

Product Video +-

Technical Specifications +-

BULB TYPE	LEDs
MAX LIGHT OUTPUT	250 lumens
BRIGHTNESS LEVELS	4 in each mode
LIGHT OUTPUT RANGE	High: 250, Low: 4
RED LIGHT MODE	Yes
BEAM DISTANCE	Up to 40 m / 130 ft
RUN-TIME	High: 8 hrs, Low: 105 hrs
BATTERY INDICATOR	Yes
STRAP SIZE	Fits 30 - 66 cm / 11.8 - 26 in head circumference
CHARGE TIME	4 hrs
REGULATED OUTPUT	Yes
RECHARGEABLE	Yes (integrated USB-A connector)
WEIGHT	60 g / 2.1 oz
DIMENSIONS	25 x 15 x 3 cm / 9.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 in
WATERPROOF	Yes, IP67 rating
LOCK MODE	Yes
OPERATING TEMP	-20 to 50 °C / -4 to 122 °F
STRAP MATERIAL	Transparent medical grade silicone
OPTIMUM CHARGING TEMP	20 to 22 °C / 68 to 72 °F (Room Temperature)

User Guides +-

Language	Download
Bandicoot Quick Start Guide (EN)
Bandicoot Quick Start Guide (JP)
Bandicoot Quick Start Guide (ES)
Bandicoot Quick Start Guide (FR)

Customers praised this lightweight, rechargeable headlamp as "super bright" and "comfortable to wear." Many love the USB charging, multiple light modes (spotlight, reading, red light), and long battery life. Some noted concerns: buttons can be difficult to distinguish, light angle isn't adjustable causing neck strain, and battery life may be insufficient for multi-day winter activities. A few experienced charging issues or button malfunctions over time.

Superlight weight and bright! Easy to wear and the light is nice and bright.
So much light generated and how comfortable it was to wear. Would definitely recommend for runners!
Great headlamps with awesome battery life. The reading light and red light are used much more.

5 stars: 56 (75%)
4 stars: 11 (15%)
3 stars: 4 (5%)
2 stars: 3 (4%)
1 star: 1 (1%)

works

works great

3029 KM

Bought my Knog in September 2023 and wore it pretty much every day on the Te Araroa trail in NZ. Comfy, rechargeable, effective. Lost it walking home from work! Now replaced.

Bandicoot

Great headlight so good for running on the dark. Lights the trials up beautiful

Amazing headlight and a unbeatable price.

I have owned two quokka headlights for a few years now and I have used them extensively, and yes, I use them to make coffee in the morning too. I recently purchased a bandicoot 250 and I am very impressed by the significant upgrade it is, the fearures and settings are spot on, and the battery lasts days. I am very familiar with Knog’s bicycle products starting feom 2010 so I knew that the light beams and lens desigs are extraordinary, but to see them adopt the same technology for headlamps puts then on a different level. Well done!! Go get one of these soon.

Awesome, with one exception

Got it as present and have used it now for about 2 years. It's very lightweight and doesn't take much space. I really like the built-in usb. The only flaw that I found is the silicone strap. It definitely looks good... Until it is dirty. Sadly, this matte finish is very vulnerable to hair and other small things. And, to make matters worse, my strap snapped in half one day when I was adjusting it for a hat. It's still usable, but does look a bit beaten up :)
Overall, I liked the light capabilities and design and definitely can recommend this light for Ultralight tourism (bike, feet) and for runners

Bandicoot headlamp

I found it to be a fantastic headlamp, light able to fit in pocket and easy to use with great brightness.
congratulations Malcolm (Cuz) and the rest of the crew producing some great products. This is my third Bandicoot head lamp as they have been popular gifts.
cheers Marty Baxter

Good quality

It is a bit too weak for bike riding but it is a perfect hiking head torch

Superlight weight and bright!

This looks great, easy to wear, super light weight (and really easy to adjust) and the light is nice and bright. Can’t wait to try out on holidays next month!
I haven't used it yet but I think it will be perfect!

fantastic

Great

Works as intended

Bandicoot & Bilby

Your headlamps are the best!
I am one of your original upstart supporters (Indigogo).
Currently waitlisted for another Bilby.
Keep me posted.
Chris M.

Had trouble charging it first time but a couple days later tried again and it finally charged

Great compact headlamp

Very lightweight and comfortable. I feel a lot safer on my early morning runs. I did a 67km run list weekend and the battery lasted the distance. Also no batteries to replace! Just recharge in your USB PowerPoint. I'm very happy my mate reconnect this product to me.

Comfortable and bright

The Bandicoot is very good. Very bright, comfortable and I particularly like the little reading light at the bottom. Very clever design!

Great

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Love this headlamp. So easy to recharge and use. Very comfortable to wear and the lights are very bright. So cool

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Excellent

Love it

I have used Knog headlamps from about the time they started making them. The stylish look and powerful light from such a slim object always draws stares.

Light might be too smart

I've only used once so far but found its use kind of finicky. On a hour run with a full charge it kept switching off the brightest setting down to the dimmest. It also would lock it seemed like so I had to stop and take it off to get it back operational. Very comfy though.

It would be perfect if I could change the light angle

I've been using the bandicoot headlamp for a few months now. It has a good battery lifespan and is easy to recharge. Mostly it was exactly what I was hoping for. My only real concern is that you can't adjust the angle of the light. I normally want light more downwards (to see the ground or what I'm doing) so I need to tilt my head downwards. I find myself carrying it more than wearing it because if I wear it for any length of time, my neck gets tight. One small other thing - the two buttons on the top feel the same so I often press the wrong one when trying to turn it on. It's hard to tell if I've pressed it properly or if it was the wrong button.

Nice *

This is a nice headlamp, I like it. *It is a bit awkward to remove the lamp for recharging though and I am a bit concerned about durability.

Good brightness but very hard to use, should be much simpler to turn on

Great headlamp

Nice light, comfortable to wear, good value

just enough to light up the path

I bought this light as a night time running light (it appears to be identical to the running version, except for the non-translucent silicone band) This standard model was on sale, so I ended up with this.
This light is simple to use, light weight and provides good visibility from other road users, which was my main aim.
The angle of the light itself is not adjustable but seems to be spot on.
It's just bright enough to adequately light up the path on the highest setting. For trail running, I would definitely recommend going for the brighter version. The weight of this light is not noticeable at all, so the next one up should be ok (was my main concern).
I've only worn this over a headband but it's got a foam backing, which sits on your forehead (rather than straight silicone) I can't comment on how this goes directly on skin & when you sweat.
Also not sure on longevity.

I have bought a second one that is more modern. The buttons are not as easy to use but the light given is great

Poor

Didn’t work

Okay but not for multi day activities

Comfortable and works well. Just doesn’t have the battery life for multi day activities, particularly in the winter months.

Bright and so easy to wear

I used my friend's Quokka 150 Headlamp for a run and was immediately impressed by how much light it generated and how comfortable it was to wear. I purchased the Bandicoot 250 Headlamp as soon as I got home and have loved it ever since. I love the USB charging option and how comfortable it is to wear. Would definitely recommend for other runners!

Awesome headlamps

These are great headlamps with awesome battery life. Two features I really appreciate - the reading light and the red light. They are used much more than you’d think.