BioLite HeadLamp 330 Rechargeable Headtorch

The headtorch is the most-used piece of gear in van life that nobody thinks to budget for. You use it every single day — finding things in dark storage, walking to camp facilities at night, doing anything in the van when main lighting is off. The BioLite HeadLamp 330 is the choice that experienced van lifers land on: USB-C rechargeable (charges from your van's USB outlets), comfortable enough to wear for hours, and bright enough to be genuinely useful.

Why USB-C Rechargeable Matters

AAA battery headtorches are cheap but the ongoing battery cost and the annoyance of running out at inconvenient times adds up. A USB-C rechargeable headtorch charges in 2 hours from your van's USB-C outlets and runs 40+ hours on a single charge. Set a habit of plugging it in once a week and you never think about it again.

330 Lumens: Enough for Van Life

For walking around a campsite, reading in the van, and finding gear in dark storage, 100–200 lumens is sufficient. 330 lumens gives you confident night walking on trails and enough light to do mechanical work under the van. The variable brightness means you can dim it to 5 lumens for reading without disturbing a sleeping partner.