According to the brand, these innovations mark the start of an item-by-item overhaul of Silva products that will continually improve and re-work designs into more sustainable versions, a strategy based on the ‘reuse, reduce and recycle’ blueprint. It also has the bonus of creating a collection of eco-friendly products that look really striking and cohesive. We approve. What Is The Silva Terra Range Best Suited To? Max output 1000 lumens / Uses 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2 x CR123 cells / 5 brightness levels, ranging from 1 to 1000 lumens, plus a strobe, SOS and location beacon / Auxiliary red and white light / Built-in micro USB charging circuit / Max burn time of 800 hrs on ultralow (1 lumen) setting / Max beam distance 110 metres / Waterproof to IPX8 and resistant to impacts up to 1.5 metres. Best for: Hikers, campers and runners who will trade a little extra weight for high power and super-tough build quality. Using the torch could hardly be easier, with everything done via a single glove-friendly button. This is great, as far as it goes. But there is one omission - and it's a biggie: Head torches that have a lot of lumens and several light settings are very versatile. But the design of the buttons on the headtorch is very important here. You want to be able to use them while wearing the head torch and, therefore, to be intuitive. You may also want to be able to operate the buttons while wearing gloves. What sort of strap is best?

Due to the comfort, excellent flood lighting but limited battery performance, this head torch would suit fast paced adventures, such as running.US brand Nathan’s Neutron Fire RX running headlamp has been designed specifically with road and trail runners in mind. It has a 360-degree reflective headband and a 160-lumen light output (or up to 200 lumens in ‘sprint’ mode) with five different lighting options, plus an unusual side strobe function that can illuminate in red, green or blue. This means you can carry the latter with you on adventures or when working outdoors, safe in the knowledge that you can get more lighting when the standard battery runs dry. Resilience The new Terra Scout XT is based on Silva’s established Scout 3XTH head torch – a mid-range model offering a decent level of performance and good features for general hill use. The difference is that the Terra Scout XT is made from hemp and recycled plastics, said to have up to a 90% lower carbon footprint than standard plastics. Although this is a hard claim to test, the material does look and feel unique – it has a slightly rough texture, and an attractive stippled brown appearance. It feels a little warmer and more organic than a standard plastic unit. I think it looks fantastic, and if it’s a more sustainable choice then I’d like to see this material spread across Silva’s entire range.

Terra Scout H is made of hemp and recycled plastics – a sustainable, lightweight, and useful headlamp designed for your everyday outdoor adventures. Terra Scout H features 350 lumen, night vision mode, IPX5 water protection, battery level indicator and Hybrid Technology, meaning the battery compartment is compatible with both the included rechargeable Silva Hybrid Battery (1.25 Ah/4.6 Wh) and standard AAA batteries. Max output 200 lumens / Power, low power functions / Max beam distance: 130m, Min: 40m / Max burn time: 35h, Min: 4.5h / IPX4 rated (splashproof) / Advanced Focus System, Rapid Focus and Smart Light Technology. A head torch's ruggedness is heavily influenced by its IP (ingress protection) rating. The IP is followed by two digits - the first determining dust protection (scale of 0 to 6), the second against moisture (scale of 0 to 9). Head torches don't often have a first digit in their IP rating, and instead, use an 'X'. This means they haven't been tested against dust protection, but this doesn't necessarily matter if the head torch has good moisture protection (IPX4 or more) because it should result in good dust proofing too. How much should my head torch weigh? Silva Terra Scout H, with its rechargeable Hybrid unit battery. Silva Terra Scout headtorches – main features There are five settings altogether – low, medium, high, a red light and a flashing strobe – all of which are cycled between by just the one button. If you’re running it constantly on its top setting it’ll last 2 hours which is still pretty good considering the 200-lumen brightness. It’s not absolutely waterproof but it does have an IPX 4 rating, meaning it can face up to splashes or rain from any direction.Terra Scout XT has two different colored LED lights, white and red. The white light is the standard light for outdoor activities, reading and everyday use, whereas the red light helps preserving your night vision. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Choose a brighter future and make a difference with the more sustainable Terra Scout XT. This headlamp is made of plant fibers from hemp and recycled plastics – a material that has up to 90% lower CO2 footprint compared to standard plastics. Each head torch was worn multiple times on walks in open terrain and on trails with closer features, such as hedges or woodland.