lightweight-waterproof-rechargeable-headlamp-with-headband-critical-gear-for-bikepacking
lightweight-waterproof-rechargeable-headlamp-with-headband-critical-gear-for-bikepacking, Sorry, No Sales Of This Product Outside of the U.S.A.If you're going to be riding into the wilderness and camping at night, you need a forehead mounted headlamp, one with an elastic band that fits over your head or helmet. It keeps your hands free while you're working and you are able to see what you're doing. As you know, I'm a fan of dynamo lighting and they're fantastic for seeing out in front of the bike, but when you have a maintenance issue in the dark, if you're going to be doing hike-a-bike for more time than your dynamo light capacitors offer sustain (15 mins), or if you want to set up or break down your camp without losing your tools (and your mind), you'll need a headband mounted flashlight like this.I've researched the category and as always, have an opinion on what's best for bikepacking. There are literally thousands of headlamps available in the market, almost all of them are great for one thing or another. Don't get caught up in the bulb brightness or battery storage arms race, and reflect on the purpose of this tool. Here's a checklist:1) It has to work. Every time you need it to, and without a lot of fuss. Is that piece of junk you got from Amazon going to perform when you're fumbling around in the dark because you have a flat tire or think you might hear a bear? 2) It has to have long battery life, long enough so that you don't have to recharge it all the time and that you're confident it's going to work when you need it to.3) It has to have simple controls.4) It has to be waterproof and have an onboard USB rechargeable battery.5) It should be lightweight and not take up a lot of room.6) It should have an adjustable head band that will fit onto your head or helmet and be washable / resistant to soil because, well, we try to avoid disposable stuff.7) The pricing shouldn't be subsidizing a brand. It's a headlamp, not designer jeans.My conclusion - the Nitecore NU25 UL (ultra light) - your new wilderness lighting partner.The NITECORE NU25 UL is an ultra-lightweight USB rechargeable headlamp that provides hands-free capability for your daily tasks and outdoor activities. The NU25 features a bright 400 lumen wide-angle floodlight that illuminates your entire field of view. It also features a high CRI reading light for up-close details and a red light, which is useful if you're protecting your night vision for stargazing.The NU25 has a user-friendly two-button design where you can switch between the floodlight and spotlight, both, or red light, adjust brightness, and access special modes. It has an onboard 650mAh LiMH re-chargeable battery and an updated USB-C input. To turn the lamp on, you need to hold down one of the buttons for 1 second continuously, which minimizes transient / accidental power-ons while not in use in your pack. Inclusive of the tilt platform and lightweight adjustable paracord headband, the NITECORE NU25 weighs only 1.59 ounces. It's USB rechargeable and runs up to 10.5 hours on a single charge. Its battery and charging status indicator tells you the remaining battery life. Use the included USB cable to charge your eco-friendly NU25UL without having to replace any batteries. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:LEDWhite LightMaximum Brightness400 lumensPeak Beam Distance70 yardsPeak Beam Intensity1029 cdIP RatingIP66Impact Resistance1 mDimensionsL-2.37"xW-1.45"xH-0.98"Weight1.59oz MODEOUTPUTRUNTIMEHigh400 Lumens2 hr 40 minMid200 Lumens4 hr 40 minLow60 Lumens10 hr 25 minMODESPOTLIGHTMid200 Lumens4 hr 15 minLow60 Lumens10 hr 30 minMODEFLOODLIGHTMid200 Lumens4 hr 10 minlow60 Lumens10 hr 30 minUltralow6 Lumens45 hrMODERed LightConstant ON10 Lumens16hSlow Flashing10 Lumens--SOS400 Lumens--BEACON400 Lumens--