Nitecore
NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$24.95
Retailer prices change, so we show the manufacturer list price and link out for you to check the current price.
Overview
The NU20 Classic is an ultralight USB-C rechargeable headlamp that delivers up to 360 lumens from a 38-gram package. Gear-heads carry it because it sits at the sweet spot of the ultralight headlamp category: real usable brightness and a red mode at a weight you stop noticing on your head.
Specs
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Weight
- 38 g · 1.3 oz
- Item Weight
- 1.44 ounces
- Lighting modes
- 3 white brightness levels plus red light, reading light, SOS and beacon
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Material Type
- Polycarbonate
- Max Output
- 360 lumens
- Power source
- Built-in 500 mAh Li-ion battery, USB-C rechargeable
- Shape
- Headlamp
- Water resistance
- IP66
Weight vs. category
This product1.3 oz
Category average2.4 oz
44% lighter than the category average.
Our verdict
Nitecore NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp is listed in the Headlamps & Lighting category. Its listed weight is 44% lighter than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $24.95.
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Related reading
Start here
The Complete Beginner Backpacking Gear List
Everything you actually need for your first overnight — and what you can skip.
Buying guide
Best Lightweight Backpacking Tents (2026)
Eight shelters ranked by weight, livability, and price — with honest reasons to skip each one.
How-to
How to Get Your Base Weight Under 10 lbs
A practical, no-gimmicks path to a lighter pack.
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$24.95