Forty hours of burn time on a single charge covers a lot of ground, and the Silva Trail Speed 5XT is the headlamp for athletes and adventurers who need serious capacity across serious distances without stopping to recharge.
The 7.0Ah battery is the headline, but the full package is what makes the 5XT stand out. The same 1200 lumen output with Intelligent Light and Flow Light technology as the rest of the Trail Speed line means you're not sacrificing performance for endurance. Tilt the lamp down for a wider flood on technical or slower-paced terrain, tilt forward for maximum reach at speed on a descent or fast trail section. Super-low mode at 80 lumens stretches battery life on easier stretches, and the reserve mode guarantees 30 minutes of safe light when the battery runs low.
Seven accessories ship in the box, covering headband, helmet, and handlebar mounting in a single purchase. The bar mount fits handlebars from 22 to 35 mm, making this a legitimate dual-purpose light for mountain bikers who also run or ski. A Velcro strap mounts the battery to a bike frame, a top band adds extra head support for rough terrain, and the extension cord lets you run the battery from a pocket for warmth during cold Canadian winter rides and ski tours. The headband backplate detaches for direct helmet use alongside the included helmet bracket.
- Light output: 1200 lumens
- Silva Intelligent Light technology (spot and flood combined)
- Silva Flow Light: tilt-adjustable beam pattern
- Super-low mode: 80 lumens
- Battery: 7.0Ah rechargeable
- Burn time: 10 hrs (max), 16 hrs (medium), 40 hrs (minimum)
- Reserve mode: guaranteed 30 minutes on low battery
- Battery level indicator and low battery warning
- Water resistance: IPX5 (headlamp and battery)
- Silva Connection System compatible (Li-Ion batteries 2008 onward)
- Bar mount fits handlebars 22 to 35 mm
- Included accessories: battery holder, bar mount, helmet bracket, extension cord, cable guides, Velcro strap, top band
- Large glove-friendly on/off button