Petzl Swift RL 1100 Headlamp

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UOG TOP PICK: The Petzl Swift RL 1100 Headlamp is lightweight and powerful, with 1100 lumens and a 155-meter beam distance. It features REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology that automatically adjusts brightness and beam pattern, ensuring optimal battery life and user comfort. It’s one of our Top Picks!

Prezl says: 

Casting 1100 lumens at a weight of only 100 g, SWIFT RL is the ultimate multi-sport headlamp for all your outdoor activities. Using REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology, a sensor analyzes the ambient light and automatically adjusts brightness to your needs. The headband is reflective to remain visible at night. Its split construction gives you excellent stability during dynamic and intense activities such as mountaineering, trail running, and skiing. SWIFT RL is intuitive to use, with a single button that easily controls all functions: ON/OFF, lighting modes, brightness, and locking. If necessary, you can also use the continuous or strobe red lighting. It is rechargeable, with a five-level gauge that allows you to monitor the battery charge level.

Our Verdict

The Petzl Swift RL 1100 Headlamp is a high-performance, lightweight option for outdoor enthusiasts seeking versatile illumination. At just 102 grams, this powerhouse can deliver an impressive 1100 lumens with a beam distance of up to 155 meters, making it suitable for a wide range of activities, from trail running to mountaineering.

One of the most impressive features of the Petzl Swift RL 1100 Headlamp is its innovative REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology. This advanced feature automatically adjusts the brightness and beam pattern based on the surrounding light conditions, optimizing battery life and enhancing user comfort by reducing the need for manual adjustments. With a minimum burn time of 7 hours in REACTIVE LIGHTING® mode, it’s designed to keep up with your extended adventures.

The Swift RL 1100 not only provides powerful illumination but also ensures your safety in the outdoors. It offers both white and red lighting options, with the latter preserving night vision and providing emergency signalling capabilities. The reflective headband adds an extra safety element, ensuring your visibility even in the darkest of nights.

While the IPX4 rating ensures weather resistance, it may not be suitable for extreme wet conditions. The 5-hour charging time might be a consideration for some users, but the 5-level battery indicator helps with power management.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 1100 lumens allowing you to see up to 155 meters away
• Choice of two lighting modes, selected with a long hold: REACTIVE LIGHTING® or STANDARD LIGHTIN
• Longer burn time, greater visual comfort, and less manual operation with REACTIVE LIGHTING® mode, which allows the light sensor to automatically adjust brightness and beam pattern, optimizing battery usage
• Minimum burn time of 7 hours in REACTIVE LIGHTING® mode (STANDARD level), built to power through long activities
• Mixed beam meets the need for high-performance lighting during outdoor activities: proximity or distance vision
• Continuous red lighting to preserve night vision and increase comfort when reading, without blinding those around you
• Strobe red lighting to be visible and to signal your location, especially in emergency situations
• Headband is reflective in the rear to remain visible at night

Specifications

• Weight: 102g
• Brightness: 1100 lumens (ANSI FL 1 STANDARD)
• Technology: REACTIVE LIGHTING® or STANDARD LIGHTING
• Beam pattern: Mixed (wide and focused)
• Energy: Lithium-ion 2350 mAh battery (included), rechargeable with micro USB-C port
• Charging time: 5 h
• Watertightness: IPX4 (weather-resistant)
• Certification(s): CE, UKCA

Lighting modes

Reactive Lighting

• White MAX BURN TIME (lowest setting) : 18 to 100 lm / 35 metres / 10 to 70 h (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)
• White STANDARD: 25 to 275 lm / 75 metres / 7 to 45 h (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)
• White MAX POWER: 30 to 1100 lm / 155 metres / 2 to 35 h (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)

Standard Lighting

• White MAX BURN TIME : 10 lumens / 12 metres / 100 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)
• White STANDARD: 160 lumens / 50 metres / 7 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)
• White MAX POWER: 700 lumens / 115 metres / 2 hours (reserve 10 lm for 2 h)

Red Lighting

• Continuous: 3 lm / 5 metres / 60 hours
• Strobe: Visible at 150 m for 300 h

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