PETZL Swift RL Headlamp - SS21

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Swarovski NL Pure10x42 review: sensational high-end binoculars for wildlife spotting and spectator sports I’ve noticed this most when cycling and the headlight crosses beams with bike lights. Or, when the lights illuminate road signs. As useful as it is, it’s a double-edged sword. The brightness levels also have a habit of changing when you don’t want them to.

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Lighting performance Lighting Performance Lighting performance as defined by the ANSI/PLATO FL 1 protocol 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 ChargingI will carry on testing the reactive part of the head torch and update if I find it any easier to use. More Petzl Swift RL features In a nutshell, it uses a light sensor to automatically adjust the strength of light depending on how much light is around you. The Petzl Swift RL is claimed to be an improved and simplified – head torch. It includes three standard light beams output up to a maximum of 550 lumens and three “reactive” beams up to 900 lumens. Lithium-Ion 2350 mAh battery, rechargeable via the type B micro USB port, with battery charge indicator At only 100g, it’s a dynamic headtorch aimed at mountaineers, trail runners, skiers, cyclists etc. who need strong battery life for overnight outdoor pursuits.

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Montane Women’s Tucana Pants are a wardrobe staple for year-round comfort whilst walking and exploring But the biggest selling point is the Reactive Lightning (hence the Petzl Swift RL) which adapts the headlamp brightness to the lighting in your surroundings. Perfect if you’re running/biking/hiking between different environments and don’t want to keep having to change the brightness. It’s also key for maximising use from each charge. I was looking forward to a beam that was bright enough to run with for most of the time but I did not find this in the reactive mode. The beam brightness was too variable to be enjoyable and reliable.Time and resources being finite, we generally make detailed comparisons between products only in our Group Tests; but it makes sense to do so here. The Sierra Designs 800 20 is all designed to make nights in the great outdoors more comfortable – no zips required! 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. Now to the reactive beam itself. Well, it does seem like a great idea. The battery is only used to the extent that you require a beam. Except, I have found a few flaws. If you are running with someone else wearing a head torch, the Swift reduces its beam. I guess it thinks that between the two of you there is enough light for you both to run. Except, this is not the case. I like my own full beam to light my way and I don’t want to have to rely on someone else’s beam.

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It also means you don’t need to switch between modes on the move, instead the head torch does it for you. The switch between brightness levels isn’t drastic or distracting, but it is sensitive enough to adapt to small changes in surrounding light. The reactive lighting sensor is the circle to the right of the main light 3. Petzl Swift RL headtorch Reactive Lighting Technology I've only used the Swift, which I'm pleased with, but I did consider the Nao+ too. The review on here of the Swift a couple of years ago had a thread with some comparisons with the Nao+, which I found quite helpful in making a decision.For example, if you were running across dark fields, it would automatically use a higher-powered light. This would immediately drop if you ran into a well-lit area. This helps you conserve battery. The Petzl Swift RL has 3 brightness levels in either reactive lighting or standard mode. This is all operated from a single button on the top of the head torch. SWIFT RL - Compact multi-beam headlamp, ultra-powerful and rechargeable, with REACTIVE LIGHTING technology from Petzl-sport on Vimeo. 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. For some time, they have also sold head lamps with what is called “reactive lighting technology”. These are part of the performance collection as “Reactive” head lamps. The Nao and Nao+ were the first head torches I saw with this technology and a few friends have them. The Swift RL also includes a reactive light beam mode.

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According to the charts issued by Petzl, you can save considerably on battery use and if you are a long-distance runner or someone doing a multi-day race, battery life is important.

It also happens when running with others who are wearing hi-vis, reflective materials or running head torches of their own. In situations like this, the light will dim, but you may not want it to. I’ve been putting the Swift RL from Petzl to the test, which is hotly tipped as one of the best outdoor headlamps on the market. When in reactive mode, for each press of the single button on the top of the torch you get a brighter beam. There are three brightness levels: 100, 300 and 900 lumens. Burn time: This is the battery life of the head torch. How long it lasts will depend on the number of lumens and setting you use. Generally, the brighter the torch, the more power is required to keep it shining, so it will burn out sooner. The SWIFT's brightness and burn time is a little complex, and is best broken down into two categories: standard lighting and reactive lighting.