Zpacks
Nitecore NU25 MCT 400L
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$39.95
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Overview
The Nitecore NU25 MCT headlamp features a new headband that is the lightest yet and a longer lasting battery. Built for ultralight efficiency and endurance, the NU25 delivers customizable dual-color temperature beams for optimal visibility in any trail condition. Featuring a USB-C rechargeable battery and a comfortable
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 50 g · 1.8 oz
- Battery
- not published by the manufacturer
Weight vs. category
18% 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
- 1.8 oz (50 g)
- Lighter than 60% of 10 weighed · #3 lightest
- -39% vs the median 2.9 oz
- Price
- $39.95
- Cheaper than 46% of 13 priced · #6 cheapest
- 0% vs the median $39.95 · $22.65/oz (median $19.78/oz)
The lightest of the headlamps on record is Nitecore NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp at 1.3 oz — 12 g less and $15.00 less.
The cheapest is Nitecore HA11 Headlamp at $19.95 — $20.00 less and 40 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)
$39.95