Nitecore NU25 400L Headlamp w/ Standard Headband
The Nitecore NU25's ultralight weight, features, and form factor have made it a staple in the outdoor community for years. Now updated with USB-C charging, a longer run time, more lumens, and a lighter headband the Nitecore NU25 continues to push boundaries.
It features multiple brightness levels, simple controls with separate buttons for red versus white light, and a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery. The NU25 is one of the most versatile and compact headlamps available.
- Ultralight body
- Redesigned Sports Headband is lightweight, reflective, and glows in the dark
- Quick release hollow bracket allows you to easily detach the headband to clean or replace
- IP66 Water and Dust Resistance
- Convenient two-button control to minimize button pressing / cycling.
- Press and hold either button to turn on/off.
- Adjust light intensity with the Power button
- Switch light sources with the Mode button
- Press and hold both buttons to enter Lockout mode
- Built-in power indicator lights (short press the mode button to display)
- Bright White LED's provide dual beam spotlight and floodlight. for a combines 400 lumen max that can reach out to 70 yards (64 m)
- Red LED helps preserve night vision while map reading, and night time trips to the privy. Flashing red light can also be used to signal for help.
- Built-in 650mAh li-ion battery offers 10 hours 25 minutes of runtime on the most typically used 60 lumen Low mode. 400 lumen High mode lasts 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Built-in USB-C fast charging rechargeable battery
- Includes USB-C charging cable
- Red and Green indicator lights let you see when then the unit is charging and when fully charged
- Imported.
Dimensions:
2.37" x 1.45" x .098" (60.1mm x 36.8mm x 25mm)
Weight:
Headlamp: 1.34 oz (38 g)
Headband: .66 oz (18 g)
Brightness Outputs:
Dual LED | High - Output 400 Lumen | Runtime 2 hr 40 min
Dual LED | Mid - Output 200 Lumen | Runtime 4 hr 40 min
Dual LED | Low - Output 60Lumen | Runtime 10 hr 25 min (Default, most common setting around camp)
Spotlight | Mid - Output 200 Lumen | Runtime 4 hr 15 min
Spotlight | Low - Output 60 Lumen | Runtime 10 hr 30 min
Floodlight | Mid - Output 200 Lumen | Runtime 4 hr 10 min
Floodlight | Low - Output 60 Lumen | Runtime 10 hr 30 min
Floodlight | Ultralow - Output 6 Lumen | Runtime 45 hr
Red LED | Constant On - Output 10 Lumen | Runtime 16 hr
Red LED | Slow Flashing - Output 10 Lumen
RED LED | SOS - Output 400 Lumen
RED LED | Beacon - Output 400 Lumen
Technical Specifications:
LED: White Light
Battery Type: Built-in 650mAh li-ion
Peak Beam Distance: 70 yds (64 m)
Peak Beam Intensity: 1029 cd
IP Rating: IP66
Impact Resistance: 1 m

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Lightweight and comfortable
Great, good beam. Prefer the band over just the cords, even with a smidgen of extra weight

Great!
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Versatile and bright
My second time buying this light. First one found a spot on the nightstand for reading and late night trips to the restroom after it got left in the jacket pocket when it went through the washer and dryer. It suffered a slight crack in the housing and even though it works fine I was able to score another one from here when it was on sale. Great lamp, love the 2 button interface. Red light is a little bright inside the tent but good outside. The double click low light mode gets used almost every night for reading. Paired with the NB10000 is a great combination.

Great headlamp!
Light weight, crazy bright- whats not to love!


Great head lamp and excellent battery life!
I took this on a 9 night, 10 day excursion into Yellowstone at the beginning of October. I never charged the lamp during the trip. I used it for around an hour of use per day, some times more, sometimes less. Super comfortable, easy to use, and battery life for days! I high recommend this ultralight headlamp. It's the best I've ever had.
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