For starters, it’s very refreshing to see a headlamp from a decent brand that’s available at such an affordable price point. There are lots of out there on the market, but many of them are priced at the premium end of the wallet-emptying spectrum, and often the end users of these products could be equally well (or even better) served by a light that’s a little more basic, easy to use and accessible to those on a budget. The Nebo Mycro steps smartly into that place.

This nifty little head torch from American outdoor tech brand Nebo is designed to be super small, extremely lightweight, very versatile and highly functional, and at first glance it quickly ticks all those boxes. These features make it an , overnight hikers, and those looking for a reliable, easy-to-pack reserve light for longer escapades, whether they’re backpacking, , cycle touring or travelling overseas. Because it’s so small, each charge does only last a relatively short amount of time, and you can’t use standard batteries with this headlamp, so it’s not great for longer trips unless you have access to electricity, or a portable or to hand.

And, of course, being relatively cheap and very lightweight are only positive attributes if the product is fit for purpose, so I have been busy testing out the Nebo Mycro headlamp in a range of different adventure scenarios to see how it performs in the wild. Designed in the Nebo headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, the Mycro comes mounted on a hinged plate that .