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Outdoor Lighting / A CLOSER LOOKPetzl SWIFT LT · Black; 380-lumen rechargeable headlampBlack; 380-lumen rechargeable headlamp

OUTDOOR LIGHTINGOutdoor Lighting

Light enough to keep in the bag.

Petzl SWIFT LT

Black; 380-lumen rechargeable headlamp

4.4 out of 553 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

A compact rechargeable black headlamp with a wide white beam and a red-light option.

  • 43 gHeadlamp weightManufacturer specification
    ≈ 8.6 nickels
  • 380 lmMaximum white outputThree white brightness levels
  • USB-CChargingCable not included; built-in battery
$54.95

Amazon US · Black; 380-lumen rechargeable headlamp · Retailer link

THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

SWIFT LT suits a light pack or a short outing where bulk matters. The thin band and small housing are easy to keep with you, and the broad beam is meant for nearby ground and close tasks.

Choose a different lamp for swapping batteries on a long trip. This model has a built-in rechargeable battery, not the removable CORE system. The maximum-output runtime is much shorter than its low setting, and IPX4 covers rain rather than immersion.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

Choose the mode for the job.

The wide beam is useful around your feet and for close work. Maximum brightness is a temporary choice, not the same thing as the longest runtime.

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02

Pack a charging lead.

The lamp has a USB-C charging port, but the cable is not in this package. Use a suitable existing lead before buying another.

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03

Lock it for transport.

The LOCK function prevents accidental activation in a bag. The lightweight band can be removed for washing according to Petzl’s instructions.

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Top button and thin adjustable band Image source ↗

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02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.4out of 5

53 global ratings

  • 5 star69%
  • 4 star19%
  • 3 star6%
  • 2 star3%
  • 1 star3%
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An owner of the black lamp found it light and comfortable while running with the thin cords, and described the light as effective. Their frustration was the single multifunction button: remembering how to select brightness levels or red light took more effort.

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03 / SOURCES

What the sources say.

The standard white mode is rated for much longer than maximum output. The lamp is rain resistant and uses a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery.

Petzl

Manufacturer mode table · SWIFT LT · summarized

The lock function is intended to prevent accidental lighting during storage. The charging cable is separate, so it belongs on the packing checklist.

Petzl technical notice

Manufacturer controls and charging instructions · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Different priorities.

Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.

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Petzl SWIFT LT Black; 380-lumen rechargeable headlampTHIS GUIDE

Petzl SWIFT LT

Black; 380-lumen rechargeable headlamp
Fenix HL16 Black 450-lumen HL16; EdisonBright bundleALTERNATIVE

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$30.45
$24.95
Best forReplacing batteries away from powerA compact rechargeable alternative
What changesThree AAA cells and separate red/white controlsDifferent controls and beam arrangement
ConsiderHeavier ready to wearCompare the actual mode runtimes
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05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

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