Zpacks
Nitecore NU20 Classic 360L Headlamp
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$24.95
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Overview
The Nitecore NU20 Classic is the ultimate ultralight headlamp. Compact, USB-C rechargeable, and weighing next to nothing, it’s designed to keep your pack light and your path bright.
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 38 g · 1.3 oz
- Battery
- not published by the manufacturer
Weight vs. category
38% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the headlamps in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 1.3 oz (38 g)
- Lighter than 80% of 10 weighed · #1 lightest
- -54% vs the median 2.9 oz
- Price
- $24.95
- Cheaper than 77% of 13 priced · #2 cheapest
- -38% vs the median $39.95 · $18.61/oz (median $19.78/oz)
The lightest of the headlamps on record is Nitecore NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp at 1.3 oz — 0 g less for $0.00 more.
The cheapest is Nitecore HA11 Headlamp at $19.95 — $5.00 less and 52 g heavier.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$24.95