NEBO Releases CURVBEAM 600 FLEX Headlamp
Most headlamps throw a cone of light forward. The NEBO CURVBEAM 600 FLEX throws a 180-degree flood arc, which is a fundamentally different approach to hands-free lighting and one that makes a real difference in certain use cases. In a crawl space, under a vehicle, at a camp table, or anywhere you need to see what is happening to the sides of you as much as directly in front of you, a 180-degree flood eliminates the tunnel vision problem that comes with a standard forward headlamp.
The CURVBEAM combines that flood beam with a spotlight for distance visibility, running both together at a combined maximum output of 600 lumens. NEBO’s BackBalance Fit system shifts the battery to the rear of the headband to redistribute weight off the forehead, which is the part of a headlamp design that most budget options get wrong and most premium options charge a premium to get right. Moving the weight back reduces bounce and fatigue over extended wear, especially if you are hiking or actively moving.
The 20-degree angled construction tilts the light slightly downward from the natural head position, which improves beam placement for close-range work without requiring you to look down to aim the light. Flex-Power handles dual power: rechargeable battery or three AAA batteries for backup if you forget to charge it.
- Output: Up to 600 lumens combined spot and flood
- Flood beam: 180 degrees
- Spotlight: Adjustable for close and distance tasks
- Power: Rechargeable + 3x AAA backup (Flex-Power)
- Fit system: BackBalance rear-mounted battery
- Construction angle: 20 degrees
- Smart Power Control, Direct-to-Low
- Battery charging indicator, LED power indicator
- Construction: Aluminum, TPR, ABS polymer
- Water resistance: IPX4
- Impact resistant
- SKU: NEB-HLP-0036
- MSRP: $44.99
At $44.99 the CURVBEAM 600 FLEX is priced for anyone to add it to a range bag, truck, or tool belt without much deliberation. The 180-degree flood is the reason to choose this over a standard headlamp, and if that matches how you use a headlamp it is a straightforward purchase.
Is 180-degree illumination something that would improve how you use a headlamp in your specific situations, or does a focused forward beam cover most of what you need? Let us know in the comments below. We always appreciate the feedback.
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