Petzl Swift LT

After three quarters of a year, however, the little Petzl has not only evolved from an EDC torch into a popular all-rounder. One criticism from a sustainability perspective is the built-in battery, although the compact dimensions of the casing would have been almost impossible to achieve even with a AAA battery option. The French manufacturer offers a warranty of three years or 300 charge cycles.

To understand the ultra-compact design and mini weight of this headlamp, you really have to hold it in your hand (which it fits into). It offers three different light levels plus red light, which are controlled very intuitively via a single button. Depending on the mode selected, the lamp offers sufficient brightness for the vast majority of mountain activities, from hiking and running to night-time...

With the Swift LT, Petzl presents the successor to the Bindi ultralight headlamp. Although the new model weighs seven grammes more, it also shines brighter: with 380 instead of 200 lumens, it shines for 65 metres at the highest level, although the power drops off after switching on...