Oprah’s Favorite Beanie Has a Built-in Headlamp

Winter came in like a lion this year, so if you’re finding your cold weather gear selection especially lacking, we (well, Oprah) found the perfect solution — and it even made it onto the fashion mogul’s annual Favorite Things list for the second year in a row. The Roq Innovation Headlightz Beanie is the most practical winter hat you’ll ever find, equipped with a built-in headlamp and priced at just $30.

This cozy, functional beanie is a Shark Tank winner with more than 1,200 five-star ratings on Amazon. The reviews are awash with glowing testimonials from cold-weather runners, frequent hikers and campers, and after-dark dog walkers alike, and you can even get it for up to 33 percent off, just in time for the new year.

Headlightz by Roq Innovation Beanie With LED Light

After including it on this year’s Favorite Things list, Oprah raved that the “good-looking pom-pom beanie has a rechargeable light, which makes it ideal for walks with the dog or a jog when the sun sets just a little too early.” In 2023, she featured the “ingenious” kids’ beanie and glove set, and in 2021, she even included the tie-dye version, writing that it “makes nighttime forays a whole lot brighter.” 

The ultra-warm, knit beanie features an LED light with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery affixed directly to the band. The light has three brightness settings, and can shine for eight or more hours, according to the brand. When you’re ready to wash it, simply remove the light and throw the hat in the machine with your other regular laundry — no special care necessary.

One reviewer dubbed it “the best invention,” adding that they “purchased the hat because it’s getting dark and cold outside and I wanted to be visible when walking my dog at night.” Meanwhile, other shoppers confirmed that it makes the perfect holiday present, with one writing that “everyone thought they were gag gifts until they used them, [and] now they love them.” 

Headlightz by Roq Innovation Beanie With LED Light

While this hat is great for hiking, running, and other outdoor activities, other shoppers are more drawn to the beanie for late commutes and power outages. In fact, one person bought it for their daughter-in-law for peace of mind while walking home at night, and another snagged one for their husband who runs after dark. One customer even called it “a perfect gift for those you love and want to protect.”

The unisex hat comes in a range of colors, with and without the Oprah-loved pom-pom. It’s even available in smaller sizes for any little ones you may be shopping for. Best of all, the Roq Innovation Headlightz Beanie is now on sale for up to 33 percent off in select colors, making it the ideal last-purchase to take on the winter in style.

More Deals on Oprah’s Favorite Things at Amazon:

Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Noise-cancelling Headphones

Dearfoams Hannah Knit Clog Slippers

Wanderfull Vegan Leather Hydrobag

Rivet Utility Manifester Brushed Fleece Jumpsuit 

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

At the time of publishing, the price started at $30.

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