Nitecore
NU25 UL 400 Headlamp
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$36.95
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Overview
The Nitecore NU25 UL is the ultralight revision of a thru-hiker favorite: 400 lumens, a true red night mode, and USB-C charging in a headlamp that weighs under two ounces with the band. It trades the swappable battery for grams, which is the right call for most weekend-to-week trips.
Specs
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Weight
- 50 g · 1.8 oz
- Item Weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Material
- Plastic
- Material Type
- Plastic
- Modes
- Multiple white levels plus red night mode
- Output
- 400 lumens max
- Power source
- USB-C rechargeable (built-in Li-ion)
- Released
- current
- Shape
- Headlamp
Weight vs. category
This product1.8 oz
Category average2.4 oz
26% lighter than the category average.
Our verdict
Nitecore NU25 UL 400 Headlamp is listed in the Headlamps & Lighting category. Its listed weight is 26% lighter than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $36.95.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$36.95