"Essential" is often overused and becoming increasingly diluted today, but one travel item we'd argue doesn't escape this word's definition is the humble headlamp. Hands-free lighting is a must when our activities take place in the sun's absence. Compact, lightweight, and USB-rechargeable, our Claro boasts 170 lumens that do just that, lighting up your pre-dawn trail runs, stretching-past-dusk hikes, and everything in between.