Note: most of the following review was copied from the Nitecore NU25 review, which is the same headlamp except for the head strap. The headband itself is very minimal, using a double elastic cord. This does keep the weight down, although I did find that on my hair (which is fairly long), that it did want to slip a bit. Note: *Only stays in high mode for 30 seconds before dropping down due to overheat protection, therefore this run-time is not based on constant use at full output. The high can be accessed again after it drops down, but if the NU25 becomes overheated it will stay in the lower output until the torch cools.

First, the buttons take some figuring out. Since there’s only 2 buttons and several modes and different functions you’ll want to hang onto the little instruction manual that comes with it for a few weeks. We also found that touching any button after the light has been on after 3+ seconds will shut off the device. These types of devices work best when each button has specific functions and not all-encompassing features. Yet, this quirk is not a deal-breaker. With some experience and familiarity with the product, you will soon have all of the button technicalities under control.One thing I really like about the NU25 UL is the shape and lightweight. It really is very little weight to have on your head and the shape of the unit is comfortable to wear. The main light is permanently fixed into a carrier holder that also allows you to tilt the light forward and down. It all feels very natural and easy to use. Two smaller red LEDs sit in the centre and provide constant red or red flashing outputs, which preserves your night vision and is good for wildlife observation, astronomy and night photography. This is probably the best all-round headlamp I’ve ever used. My older headlamps are either too large, too heavy, aren’t rechargeable or are very expensive. So why the Nitecore NU25 headlamp? The Nitecore NU25 UL has a large and comprehensive set of modes and options. This is a dual beam headlamp, which means it has 2 x LEDs. But it is more than just two outputs. One LED is coupled to a floody TIR optic while the other TIR optic is designed more for throw.

The popular Nitecore NU25 rechargeable head torch has been updated to the New version, now offering a spot LED and a flood LED that can be used individually or combined, as well as still keeping the secondary red light output as before. You can either have one LED or the other in use or both together. In all modes you also have differing output modes. This makes the headlight very versatile and gives the user easy ways to extend runtimes. Although maybe at the sacrifice of introducing a fairly complex and confusing user interface.

There is also a dual red LED mode too as well as some hidden blinky modes using either the red LEDs or the white ones. We are delighted to announce that Scotty Hawker joins the NITECORE family as a new NITECORE ambassador in 2022. In the future, we will help and support him with our excellent products, taking him to the next level. From August 28 to September 3, 2023, Chamonix, France hosts the annual Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a landmark event in trail running. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the UTMB has evolved from a modest local race to the most prestigious trail running competition in the world. Each year, athletes from across the globe brave icy conditions, high winds, and torrential rain as they race through the night in hopes of gunning for the win. This means you not only have multiple output levels, you can also have three different types of beam: