LIGHT-BELT LB1

Is there anywhere I can purchase a replacement for the foam 'anti tilt' oval? (or I guess a new belt but 'without the light')

If the belt or oval has broken, can you send a photo and mailing address to paul@light-belt.com.  From the photo we can determine what needs to be replaced and we can send you a replacement oval or belt.

What is expected transit time for shipments to Canada (Toronto) and do you have an estimate for additional shipping/customs clearance costs? Thank you.

We shipped an LB1 to North Vancouver BC on May 6, 2021 from California.  According to USPS tracking, it arrived on May 11.  We have to charge an extra $20 for shipping to Canada.

How long does it typically take to charge the battery? I’m not seeing the green light, only red after charging for quite awhile.

It can take a very long time to charge the battery because the battery has a very high power capacity.  A Duracell AA battery has a capacity rating of around 400-900 milliampere hours (mAh).  In contrast, our Panasonic battery is rated at 3,400 mAh.  Our battery is typically fully charged after being plugged in overnight.  The speed of recharging is based upon the USB power supply that you are using.  More powerful USB power supplies will charge faster.  Occasionally, the charge light is defective.  If your charge light never turns green, please let us know and we will ship you a new light.

What is the difference between LB1 & LB2? Which is better for trail running?

The real difference between the one LED LB1 and two LED LB2 is that the LB2 is initially brighter but it is shorter in battery duration.  For night trail runners who need the maximum light the LB2 is recommended.  However, for ultrarunners who need more than 4 hours of continuous light, we recommend the LB1.  If you are going to be running more than 6 hours in the dark, we recommend running with a spare LB1 and then swapping the light in the clip after the light dies.  Alternatively, run with an LB1 and a spare battery and swapping the battery when the light does.

Are you guys based in the US? What are your shipping times like with respect to COVID?

Hi Rob,
Yes - we are based in Mill Valley, California.  Shipping times depend upon your location.  Shipping is typically by priority mail so deliveries to the west coast is typically 2 days and the east coast is 3-4 days.  There have not been any significant shipping delays due to COVID (or fires) to the best of our knowledge.  We also have a backup power system in the event of power outages which are common in the fall here.   
Best Regards,
Light-Belt

What is the battery life at 470 lumens?

With a fully charged battery, the LB1 will last 7 hours and 20 minutes.  The LB1 will start off at 470 lumens but this output will drop off linearly over time.  See the purple line in the graph below.

Hi. The Humanimal mentioned a secondary mount the he used on his pack. Do you still sell that?

Hi Scott,
The secondary mount is now on our website.  https://lightbelt.myshopify.com/collections/the-belts/products/lb-s

Hi, can you ship to Australia? I noticed when I check out, it only has US or Canada as an option. Cheers

Yes - we can ship to Australia as well as most other countries!  We appreciate your feedback and we just updated our website so you can order from almost any country now.

Hi Folks, I just ran across your web site and products. I'm an ultra runner and have been using the Petzl Myo for my waist light (flood mode) and a second one on my head in spot mode. Your waist belt looks like it might be significantly better than what I have! I have a couple of questions. Do you have a table of run times at the various light levels? There are a lot of crazy claims out there and a good table can clarify what they can really do. Also, what's the real difference between the one and two LED units? Thanks for your help. Brian

Hi Brian,

Thanks for your note. I agree that the way lights are rated is confusing and misleading.  The lumen rating is based upon the first 5 minutes that the light is turned on while the duration is based upon when the light dies.  A high initial lumen output isn’t useful for ultrarunners when the battery is dead after an hour.  The real performance of the light is dependent upon the quality of the battery.  We are using the best battery that we know of, the Panasonic 18650B.  I personally conducted the testing with a lumen meter.  Below is a graph of lumen output v. time on a fully charged battery.  We use an “unregulated” power system so the decline in lumens is linear with time.  There is an explanation in this product review. https://fellrnr.com/wiki/Best_Running_Lights.  The real difference between the one LED LB1 and two LED LB2 is that 2 LEDS may be initially brighter but it is shorter in battery duration.  For Ultrarunners we recommend the LB1S. We have tried to get as much ultrarunner testing as possible.  If you are going to be out all night, we recommend at least two LB1s or one LB1 + a spare battery.  

I have 2 questions: 1) Is the battery replaceable? 2) What is the difference between the LB1S and LB2S? Thanks

Hi Liam,
Yes - the battery is replaceable it is an 18650 which is accessible by unscrewing a battery cap on the left side of the light.
The LB2 is initially brighter than the LB1 but has a shorter battery life.

1) do you ship to Europe (The Netherlands)? 2) Is the FITBIT lamp produced by you or a copy?, because I can buy that in Europe but looks lower quality. Product referring to in 1 is : Light-Belt 1S (LB1S)

Yes we can ship to The Netherlands.  I'm not sure what a FITBIT lamp is.  Do you mean FlipBelt?  https://flipbelt.com/running-light Interestingly, we actually designed and patented the FlipBelt light.  http://www.pat2pdf.org/patents/patd802882.pdf

We also receive royalties from FlipBelt (aka Level Terrain) for a license to the patent.  The main differences are: Light-Belt LB1 670 Lumens and 3400 mAh battery v. FlipBelt Light 2600mAh battery and 500 Lumen LED. 
Light-Belt is also much lighter than the FlipBelt light mounted in the FlipBelt.  Also, Light-Belt does not have storage pockets.

What's the big advantage to the 2 LED version over the 1 LED version? Thanks

Hi James,
The LB2 is initially brighter than the LB1 (which is brighter than most people need).  However, the battery life of the LB2 is not as good as the LB1.

How much does it weigh?

Hi Christopher,
The LB1S weighs just 140 grams with battery.

I have a couple questions. First, is the light regulated at all (as in, is the 670 lumens a constant output)? Second, do you ship to Canada? Not a big deal, because I can ship it to my mailbox in the states as well. Thanks!

Hi Mike,
Our lights are unregulated.  The light will start off at 670 lumens but drop off linearly over time. This a great article on regulated v. unregulated lights. https://fellrnr.com/wiki/Best_Running_Lights.  
Yes - we can ship to Canada.  It is a little more effort since we have to fill out customs forms and pay more for shipping.

Hi, I read Jons review and am very interested in reviewing the Lightbelt myself. I write one of the biggest running blogs in Germany (harlerunner.de) with 18.000 visitors/m and 17.000 follower on Instagram. Would you be interested in sending me a device for a review? Best regards Thomas

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your note.  We would be happy to provide an LB1 for your testing review.  Please send us your mailing address and we will send you a test unit.  It would be great to get more feedback!  https://fellrnr.com/wiki/Best_Running_Lights   I didn't see Jon's review.  Can you please send a us a link? 

Below is some feedback that we got from Western States runners.

Diana Fitzpatrick set an age group record in 2018 western states with a light belt, “They are amazing. Thanks so much.”  She mentioned that she was actually able to run faster because the lights are so bright that she felt that she had more confidence. 

Dave Mackey ran with an LB1 in the 2019 western states. “You’re lights are very well engineered and functional. I was thoroughly impressed with their brightness and battery life. Well done!”

Moriah Buckley and Megan Arauzo (pacer) ran with LB1 lights in 2019 Western States.  "It was awesome!"