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Ultra-powerful and rechargeable multi-beam headlamp with an ultra-thin headband and REACTIVE LIGHTING technology. 1200 lumens
Casting 1200 lumens and weighing 92 g, the SWIFT RL is the headlamp for all your most committing after-dark adventures! Using REACTIVE LIGHTING technology, a sensor analyzes the ambient light and automatically adjusts brightness to your needs. Ultra-thin and easy to adjust, the headlamp is almost unnoticeable when worn and provides an optimal fit for dynamic and committing activities, like mountaineering or skiing. Switch to red lighting when you need it, with a strobe or continuous beam. It’s also rechargeable, so it’s ready to light the way on any excursion under the stars.
Our Verdict
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- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Please note: We cannot ship this item outside of the UK as it contains a Lithium Battery.
Features
Ultra-powerful and intelligent headlamp:
- Excellent weight-to-power ratio: 1200 lumens and 92 g
- 1200 lumens allows you to see up to 168 meters away
- Choose from two lighting modes: REACTIVE LIGHTING or STANDARD LIGHTING
- Longer burn time, greater visual comfort, and less manual operation with REACTIVE LIGHTING mode, which uses an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust brightness and beam pattern, optimizing battery usage
- Designed to power through long activities with a minimum 7-hour burn time at medium brightness in REACTIVE LIGHTING mode
- 6-second BOOST mode activates with a quick double tap on the side of the lamp to help you navigate the terrain on your route; BOOST mode can be manually deactivated
Ultra-thin, comfortable, and modular headband:
- Split construction headband (Petzl patent) is easy to adjust and provides optimal support when you’re running or skiing
- Comfort foam can be removed to decrease weight and increase air flow depending on your needs
- Headband with reflective cord helps you remain visible, even in low light
- Made entirely with recycled materials and can be removed, washed, and replaced
Designed for dynamic outdoor activities:
- Mixed beam provides comfortable, high-performance lighting for outdoor activities: proximity or distance vision
- Continuous or strobe red lighting option depending on your needs
- Battery performs well at low temperatures, maintaining 90% of burn time in temperatures as cold as -5° C
Simple to use:
- Single button controls the ON/OFF, lighting modes, brightness, and locking functions
- The SHELL LT ultra-light storage pouch can be used to turn it into a lantern
- LOCK function prevents the lamp from turning on during transit or storage
- R2250 battery is rechargeable via USB-C (charging cable not included) and has a battery charge indicator
- Five-level gauge for precise monitoring of the battery charge level
Repairability:
- Headband, pouch, and battery are available as spare parts to help extend headlamp lifespan
Specifications
- Weight: 89g
- Brightness: 1200 lumens (ANSI FL 1 STANDARD)
- Technology: REACTIVE LIGHTING or STANDARD LIGHTING
- Beam pattern: Mixed
- Energy: Lithium-ion 2250 mAh battery (3.85 V / 8.47 Wh), rechargeable via USB-C
- Charging time: 5 h
- Watertightness: IPX4 (weather resistant)
- Certification(s): CE
Lighting Performance
Reactive Lighting
- Max Burn Time (white light): 15 to 100 lumens / 28 metres / 10 to 70 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
- Standard (white light): 20 to 275 lumens / 62 metres / 7 to 55 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
- Max Power (white light): 25 to 1200 lumens / 168 metres / 2 to 45 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
Standard Lighting
- Max Burn Time (white light): 10 lumens / 12 metres / 100 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
- Standard (white light): 190 lumens / 50 metres / 7 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
- Max Power (white light): 800 lumens / 115 metres / 2 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2h)
- Boost (White light): 1200 lumens / 155 metres / 6 seconds
- Continuous (red light): 4 lumens / 6 metres / 50 hours
- Strobe (red light): visible at 750 m for 300 h
