Along with the rise in bikepacking comes a rise in camping gear – that is also biking gear. A perfect example is the new Outpost light from Blackburn. One part camp head light and one part bike light, the Outpost will help you see or help you stay seen.
When it comes time to mount the Outpost to the bike, the included rubber strap makes quick work of the installation. 
The strap mount easily slides off the back of the light and can be replaced with a belt clip.
Or… you can unwind the retractable drawstring and put it on your head as a functional camping head lamp. The design is certainly similar to the old Petzl Zipka head lamps, but in this case it’s constructed differently to work with bikes as well.
The Outpost runs $60 and will be available for order starting today.
TECH SPECS
● Handsfree lumination that mounts to bike or head
● 400 lumens with silicone lampshade
● Riding Modes:
○ Blitz/Solid – 400 lumens, 1-hour runtime
○ Low/Solid – 200 lumens, 2-hour runtime
○ Strobe – 200 lumens, 8-hour runtime
● Camp/Lantern Modes:
○ High – 100 lumens, 3.5-hour runtime
○ Long Burn – 40 lumens, 8-hour runtime
● Meets IP-65 Standard for water and dust-proofness
● Meets ANSI FL-1 Standard for output and run time
The other new light from Blackburn is the Grid. Designed specifically to increase visibility from the side, Blackburn hopes that the light may cut down on cyclists who are struck be vehicles – particularly at intersections, which the NHTSA says account for 30% of all cyclist fatalities.
The Grid is a light weight amber light which mounts to your fork legs via rubber bands. Sold as a two pack, the lights include a dual USB charger and are priced at $50.
TECH SPECS
● 360 degrees of visibility (when paired with front and tail lights)
● 2 Lights Per Pack with bright amber LED lights with rechargeable USB
● High/Solid 85 lumen, 1.5 hour runtime; Low/Solid 50 lumen, 3 hour runtime; High/Flash 85 lumen, 3 hour runtime; Low/Strobe 50 lumen 6 hour runtime
● Meets IP-65 Standard for water and dust-proofness
