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Minimalist yet functional, this Petzl headlamp fits in the palm of your hand. It's your go-to for outdoor objectives where every gram counts. It has 3 white light levels, a red light and strobe mode.




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View all Petzl LED Headlamps| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Bulb Type | LED |
| Bulb Detail | 1 LED; 1 red LED |
| Red Light Mode | Yes |
| Beam Type | Adjustable |
| Max Light Output (Lumens) | 380 lumens |
| Light Output | High: 380 lumens; medium: 100 lumens; low: 7 lumens |
| Max Beam Distance (m) | 70 meters |
| Beam Distance | High: 70 meters; medium: 30 meters; low: 6 meters |
| Brightness Levels | 3 |
| Strobes | 1 |
| Average Run Time | High: 2 hours; medium: 6 hours; low: 60 hours |
| Regulated Output | Yes |
| Rechargeability | Rechargeable |
| Batteries | 880 mAh lithium-ion battery, rechargeable via USB-C |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 5 x 0.8 inches |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Water-Resistance Rating | IPX4 |
| Weight With Batteries | 1.52 ounces |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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As a lightaholic I am drawn to the brighter and lighter mantra. As a backpacker I want ease of use with less weight. In the little time I have used it this headlamp checks all of the boxes for everyday use and backpacking except one. Sometimes I like a spot beam to scan around at trail junctions but the high setting works well enough. The one thing I truly like is using this lamp around my neck to give a better sense of depth of field while walking on rocky trails. Regular headlamps (because they are so close to eye level) don’t give an accurate sense of height of rocks as you walk. The trail trolls can reach up and trip you. I would mount a light on my sternum strap to help prevent face planting.
Smaller than airpods case, super light and comfortable with more light and burn time than you'll need most of the time. Perfect package!
Comparing this to the Nitecore 20/21/25 ultralight headlamps. These are the only direct competitors to this Petzl headlamp that I know of and used. Pro: the headband on the Petzl is much more comfortable. It is also easily removable and washable. Great design. Cons: - Why does it take 3 hours to fully charge? Based on battery size, it should be around 1.5 hours. Annoying. - The red light is useless. A very narrow spotlight, and only one brightness setting. Whomever approved that design decision needs to find a new career. - The usb-c port should be covered. It is water-resistant as is, but will easily get dirty and muddy. I guess Petzl saved a couple of cents by not including one. - As with all Petzl products, it is overpriced for what you get. $55 is comical. $45 with the member coupon is better, but still priced too high. This is a $25-$30 headlamp. I would recommend any of the Nitecore headlamps over this. Much cheaper, much better features. Petzl failed on this one.
Compact, not too bulky and provides ample lighting dung r@@city streets running. I keep it handy for urban trravels.