PETZL Swift RL Headlamp - SS21

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That said, if the budget is a major concern then the ACTIK remains a very solid choice for the all-round user. Further advice from Petzl is that to extend burn time a bit further you can point the lamp at your feet slightly more than usual. The reactive technology dims the beam but then gives you the brightness if you look up a little. This does work well. The reactive sensor also reacts to what you are looking at, whether a map close up or into the distance.

These settings make it foolproof to use and very easy to switch between modes when you need to. There is no blue, green, or red beam on the Swift RL. In proximity lighting mode (REACTIVE LIGHTING®), the SWIFT RL PRO provides 300 lumens of lighting power, bright enough to see 55 meters ahead and offer up to 40 hours of battery life. The Petzl Swift RL headlamp has two lighting modes: Standard lighting and reactive lighting. The standard setting has three light modes and a maximum power of 550 lumens that reach over 110 meters for a total burn time of 2 hours. The maximum burn time using the lowest light setting in standard mode is around 100 hours. The reflective two-part construction headband provides an incredibly stable fit when doing high-energy outdoor sports. It can be removed and washed. In this Petzl Swift RL headlamp review, we share our direct experience using this headtorch for jogging, cycling, hiking, fishing, and camping. You will learn why this new headlamp from Petzl has become one of the most popular with joggers and if it is worth the money.Red lighting: Continuous to preserve night vision and make reading more comfortable without blinding those around you; strobe to signal your location, especially in emergency situations. A reactive light beam describes how the head torch reacts to light. So if the torch sensor detects a lot of light in the area already, it reduces the beam output. The theory is that where you require less light you save on battery use. Light and bright, the SWIFT RL PRO weighs only 123 grams and provides up to 900 lumens of lighting power. The complexity of testing the exact timings of the SWIFT's burn time because of RL don't necessarily make this aspect of testing any easier, but having put the SWIFT's battery in the freezer overnight its power was seemingly unaffected (or, if it was, then it was barely noticeable). As such, this should allay the fears of anyone looking to use the SWIFT RL through the colder and more miserable months of the year (which just happen to be the darker months of the year too). Batteries and Charging In line with current health and safety guidelines, we reserve the right to refuse any items that are (for whatever reason) not returned to us in a clean and hygienic condition.

One minor criticism is that the SWIFT battery is a bit awkward to remove, but given that the USB is readily accessible, and I don't actually have a spare battery to replace it with, this hasn't presented a major problem; however, if you were trying to fiddle with it wearing gloves, whilst battling with the elements on a mountainside, it could be quite awkward. Modes and Operation Stuff it doesn’t have? Any sort of red light front or rear-facing – bear in mind the headband is reflective – any programmability, which I honestly didn’t miss given that I had as much or as little light as I wanted at all times. And the option of a remote battery box for really cold conditions. If you want those, look elsewhere, maybe at the bulkier, clunkier NAO+ which also has a more glove-friendly control system. Since then there have been leaps and bounds of development, and we now have more choice of torches than ever before. You can go all out for lumens, or opt for a longer battery life; you can make it simple and lightweight, or dazzle yourself with a plethora of modes and settings; some torches have inbuilt USB-rechargeable batteries, while others even connect to your phone for programmable control. The SWIFT RL PRO comes with a headband (removable and washable) for normal wear, as well as a mounting plate to attach it to any Petzl helmet. The additional accessory mounting plates and clips make it compatible with most other helmets.The Petzl Swift RL is one of my favorite running headlamps that Petzl has released in recent years, and here’s why. The headband is comfier than any other single-band headband out there, and it stays where it is supposed to. The reactive beam provides extra lighting when you need it and reserves battery when you don’t. There is a battery display, so you know BEFORE you run out of juice. Before we go into more detail about the features, here are the specifications: Specifications Note, too, that while the Nao had the option to swap the reachargeable battery for AAA batteries, the Swift does not. You need to buy a spare rechargeable battery if you plan to use the head torch for many hours. The Max Power brightness level, in the REACTIVE LIGHTING mode, provides 900 lumens of lighting power - bright enough to see 150 meters ahead and offer up to 30 hours of burn time, with a minimum 2-hour guarantee. The mixed and focused beams mean high-performance lighting® both close up and far away, as well as when on the move. Compact, ultra-powerful, and rechargeable headlamp featuring REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology. 1100 lumens Prezl says:

The maximum burn time setting is good for fishing or camping when you need a few nights’ worth of power close up, but the reactive lighting is much better for any kind of activity. And if not, it is the dual LED on medium setting that gets used the most for me as it provides consistent light up to 55 meters and lasts for around 5 hours (1 night) on a full charge. I have a friend who has a Swift RL, too, and I asked him which settings he uses, to which he replied, “I only use reactive lighting”. He doesn’t do any camping or fishing, just cycling, running, and walking the dog, so that makes sense. We're working out what we think about Prezl's Swift RL 1100 Headlamp, we'll add our comments here in due course. Petzl has long been a leader in lightweight, high-lumen head lamps. I reviewed the Petzl Actik Core a couple of years ago. Another way it pays for itself is when other people are around using their head torches, or a car comes towards you, it automatically dims the light not to blind anyone with 750-lumen LEDs. The full beam setting would look like a bright headlight to an oncoming vehicle, so dimming it until the car passes is much safer.Spare battery available for long expeditions, or simply to switch out the battery when it dies (SWIFT RL rechargeable battery available as an accessory) If you use reactive lighting, you can expect a burn time of 10 – 50 hours in the lowest setting (100 lumens), 5 – 4 hours in the medium setting (300 lumens), or 2 – 30 hours in the highest setting (900 lumens). The total burn time depends on how much time you spend in total darkness on full beam or how much light there is where you are. On a well-lit night under a full moon, you should get a much longer battery life. Minimum burn time of 5 hours in REACTIVE LIGHTING® mode (STANDARD level), built to power through long activities I ended up on a number of occasions “sharing” the beams of the dimmed Swift RL and the lower lumen output of a friend’s head torch. Longer burn time, visual comfort, and minimal manual operation with REACTIVE LIGHTING® mode; the light sensor automatically adjusts brightness and beam pattern, optimizing battery use