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Petzl Swift RL Headlamp
$129.95
Casting 1,100 lumens at only 100 g, the Petzl Swift RL headlamp is powerful, compact and adaptive to changing needs thanks to a reactive mode that senses ambient light and adjusts automatically.
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- 1,100 lumens allows you to see up to 155 m away
- Intuitive to use with a single button that controls all functions: on/off, lighting modes, brightness and the lock function
- Choice of 2 lighting modes—Reactive Lighting® or Standard Lighting—that can be selected with a long hold
- Using Reactive Lighting technology, a sensor analyzes the ambient light and automatically adjusts brightness and beam pattern, optimizing battery usage
- Reactive Lighting mode facilitates longer burn time, greater visual comfort and less manual operation
- Lock function helps you avoid accidentally turning on the lamp during transit or storage or lets you lock lighting settings during your activity
- Continuous red lighting preserves night vision and increases comfort when reading without blinding those around you
- Strobe red lighting makes you visible and signals your location, especially in emergency situations
- Mixed beam meets the need for high-performance lighting during outdoor activities with proximity or distance vision
- Minimum burn time is 7 hrs. in Reactive Lighting mode on the standard level to power through long activities
- Ergonomic and adjustable headband provides an ideal fit; it's reflective in the back to remain visible at night; headband can be detached and washed
- Its patented split construction gives you excellent stability during dynamic and intense activities such as mountaineering, trail running and skiing
- Shell LT ultralight storage pouch allows the headlamp to be transformed into a lantern
- Lamp can be tilted upward to see ahead when worn around your neck or tilted downward when worn on your helmet
- Lithium-ion 2350 mAh battery is rechargeable via the USB-C port; battery charge indicator with 5-level gauge allows you to monitor the battery charge level
- Get a spare SWIFT RL rechargeable battery (not included) for long expeditions, or simply to switch out the battery when it dies
Imported.
View all Petzl LED Headlamps| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Bulb Type | LED |
| Bulb Detail | 1 white LED; 1 red LED |
| Red Light Mode | Yes |
| Beam Type | Adjustable |
| Max Light Output (Lumens) | 1100 lumens |
| Light Output | High Reactive: 1100 lumens; medium Reactive: 275 lumens; low Reactive: 100 lumens; high standard: 700 lumens; medium standard: 160 lumens; low standard: 10 lumens; red: 3 lumens |
| Max Beam Distance (m) | 154 meters |
| Beam Distance | High Reactive: 154 meters; medium Reactive: 75 meters; low reactive: 35 meters; high standard: 115 meters; medium standard: 50 meters; low standard: 12 meters; red: 5 meters |
| Brightness Levels | 4 |
| Strobes | 1 |
| Average Run Time | 7 hours |
| Regulated Output | Yes |
| Rechargeability | Rechargeable |
| Batteries | 1 lithium-ion 2350 |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 5 x 2 inches |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Water-Resistance Rating | IPX4 |
| Weight With Batteries | 3.5 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great for any outdoor activity, now with red light
RP1231 year ago
Powerful reactive lighting to solve for any application. You can actually feel the heat of the light when aimed at your palm on high settings, very impressive light. Lots of flexibility with settings, depending on what you need. I love the addition of the red light and the usb-c charging.
RP123
SLC, UT
15 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
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airvonb1 year ago
Overly complicated and the autodim "feature" drove me crazy. I bought a powerful headlamp for maximum brightness and light. What is the usecase for wanting the light to randomly dim?
Thanks to REI for their return policy and customer support!
airvonb
Charlo, MT
15 people found this review helpful
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NikkiL
Best headlamp I have use so far
1 year ago
I love the headstrap and the way it easily adjusts and the adjustment remains in place instead of stretching back out which is an issue I have had with other headlamps. The brightness is great and having the red light is great for nighttime checking in on my chickens without blinding them and also for night time photography. The light tilts upwards in addition to downwards, which is unique compared to most other headlamps I have seen that only tilt in a downward motion. Although a bit pricey, I recommend this for anyone wanting bright light, red light function, a best-in-class headstrap, and lightweight.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
Juan
FL
Have not found anything even CLOSE for the weight
3 months ago
Just WOW!!!!!!!!!! Coming out of an emergency 14 miles in pitch black already having done 16 miles, thru creeks and canyons in Utah. Turned this on and literally beam was like having daylight in front of me and about 5 - 7 feet wide. Used the reactive mode thing which REALLY saves a TON on battery life and about 4 1/2 hours later emerged out on a road where EMS picked me up. Will not go anywhere remote without it now, unless you are willing to REALLY up the weight you cannot come close to this level of lumination. Very easy interface, yeah I know I sound like a commercial but yeah this thing is incredible. Good Luck and YMMV 💖
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
Rudy
Versitile and powerful
1 year ago
Nice upgrade on the last version with the USB-C charging port and an improved headband. This light is super powerful, and I like that you can easily switch between reactive mode and the normal mode for constant lighting. The switching back and fourth makes this headlamp verisitle for skiing (regular mode) or trail running on dirt (reactiv mode). Battery lasts a long time on reactive mode.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
David
Los Angeles, CA
Impressed with the build quality
1 year ago
4.5 Stars. I had the chance to use this headlight recently on a trip to Navaho Lake as I missplaced my Storm 400. I am really impressed with the workmanship - it's made in Hungary. Pros: - 5 Green LED lights that temporarily show power levels don't irritate my vision like the blue ones do on my Storm 400. - The strap stays on really well -The light adjusts up and down so I can have more control over angles and use around my neck (avoiding blinding ppl). -The reactive lighting was nice. I used it when going into a cave and I noticed how the light adjusted based on if I was looking further away or up close. -It includes a bag that allows it to be converted into a "lantern" which is a neat effect. -It wasn't too hard to get to the red light setting, but not perfect. -I love that the battery can be removed/easily replaced and that it comes with the battery. Cons/Things to improve -Make a dedicated red light button or have a memory option. I also wish the red light was brighter. My GF has the Black Diamond Spot and her red light was about 3 times brighter.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
Doug
North Carolina
A frustrating product
8 months ago
This headlamp aspires to be great, but ultimately the auto-dim and light sensor features cause it to be functionally unusable in variable light conditions. Specifically, despite a full battery this product has randomly turned itself off/heavily flickered in the following conditions: - Reflecting off of hi-vis road signage - From the light of other runners' headlamps in my group - A car passing in the opposite direction (super safe and awesome) - Reflecting off my own breath on a cool/humid morning Ultimately, on suburban greenways and sidewalks this light is unreliable even when not in auto-dim mode. It's a significant step down from the Petzl Actik Core I'd previously used running and I absolutely would not recommend such a frustrating product at this price point. It needs work.
Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product
RP123
SLC, UT
Great for any outdoor activity, now with red light
1 year ago
Powerful reactive lighting to solve for any application. You can actually feel the heat of the light when aimed at your palm on high settings, very impressive light. Lots of flexibility with settings, depending on what you need. I love the addition of the red light and the usb-c charging.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
Pretzl
Atlanta
Highly recommended!!!
7 months ago
If you know how to use this lamp, you’ll love it. I think petzl has perfected it, with this one. Love the red light strobe and the regular lighting modes. The bad reviews are most likely users that don’t know how to operate the lamp properly. Highly recommended!
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
Miles
Denver, CO
Best Headlamp out there
9 months ago
Top notch headlamp. Very bright and excellent battery. Comfortable fit as well. Absolutely perfect although I wish it had red light mode. Owned it for 2+ years and it’s just like new
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Emily
Best headlamp
1 year ago
If you just need one headlamp for everything, go with that one
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
JDGreen
Awesome
7 months ago
This thing is very bright, and the reactive lighting feature is amazing. You get brighter/narrower light when you look down a road or trail, and a dimmer/wider light when you look down at a map or something in your hand. Really excellent.
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