Helmet mounted lights not only supplement a handlebar mount light output but also help you see around corners as they rotate with your head. All helmet lights are not created equal though, as beam optics and features can vary drastically between brands. That’s what motivated Outbound Lighting to develop the Hangover bike helmet light. Not only is the Hangover a slim and lightweight light, it features an optimized beam pattern specifically for helmet mounting. Despite being designed and assembled in Chicago, Illinois the Hangover has an affordable $135 retail price. Outbound Lighting has also recently replaced the shell with a unique thermally conductive polymer which helps reduce the weight and improve durability. This is a wireless light with an integrated 3500 mAh battery and USB-C charging port. The six LEDs are capable of approximately 1000 lumens and generate a wide smooth beam.
With its built-in GoPro compatible attachment at the light, the Outbound Lighting Hangover can easily be attached to helmets using the provided mount or third-party mounts. Outbound Lighting includes a curved GoPro mount that can be attached to the top of your helmet. The included mount requires a smooth surface to mount to which is why Outbound Lighting also offers an optional $5 notched or wide mount bases to accommodate helmets with vents down the center or peaks. These days there are quite a few helmets such as the Lazer Jackal MIPS which include a GoPro mount right out of the box or as optional accessories. Once you find the appropriate mount, the Hangover can securely be attached with easy angle adjustments thanks to the swivel design of a GoPro attachment. The lightweight of the Hangover light also means the light is comfortable to ride with.
Outbound Lighting has developed the Hangover specifically for helmet mounting which is why the light has such a distinctive shape. It’s a compact light with a wide 6 LED lens and is dimensionally similar to the size of playing cards. The wide but shallow shape of the light allows it to sit flush against the helmet and offer a full range of angle adjustments. Outbound Lighting has recently updated the Hangover light’s shell to use the same thermally conductive polymer material used on the Outbound Lighting Detour. It’s a slightly sticky feeling texture with a matte finish that makes it easy to grip the light while being highly durable. On top of the light you’ll find a single rubber button surrounded by a raised ridge. The ridge not only makes it easier to find the button by touch, but also prevents the button from accidentally being pressed while in a bag or traveling.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:35 Fit + Finish
06:38 On The Road
07:49 Comparison (Detour, Magicshine Monteer 8000S, Evo Trail)
10:20 The Final Score
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