Petzl NAO® RL (Reactive Lighting) Head Torch

The NAO RL is the headlamp trail and ultra runners reach for when the night is going to be long. It casts 1500 lumens from 145 g and uses REACTIVE LIGHTING: an ambient light sensor reads what is in front of you and adjusts brightness and beam pattern automatically, which means fewer button presses and far more efficient use of the battery.

The 3200 mAh battery sits at the rear for balance and recharges via USB-C. It will also charge your phone or watch off the same cell, and a spare R1 battery can be carried for a long night. In REACTIVE mode it holds a minimum five hours of burn time at medium brightness.

Key Features

• 1500 Lumens - Reaching 200 m, from a headlamp weighing 145 g
• REACTIVE LIGHTING - Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness and beam automatically
• Long Burn Time - Minimum 5 hours at medium brightness in REACTIVE mode
• Rear Red Lighting - Continuous or strobe, with its own dedicated button, for being seen
• Rear Battery Pack - 3200 mAh (3.7 V / 11.84 Wh), balances the lamp across the head
• USB-C Rechargeable - Full charge in 3.5 hours, with a five-level charge gauge
• Powerbank Function - The R1 battery can charge a phone or watch
• Spare Battery Ready - Swap in a fresh R1 mid-race
• Reflective Headband - Plus an additional top strap for support at speed
• Lantern Mode - The storage pouch diffuses the beam around camp

Ideal For

• Ultra and Trail Running - The reference lamp for overnight racing, with REACTIVE saving battery on every stride
• Night Mountaineering - 200 m of reach for route-finding in the dark
• Ski Touring - Automatic dimming when you look at reflective snow saves your eyes and the battery
• Search and Rescue - Serious output with a rear red light so the team can see you
• Long Night Navigation - Charge your watch off the lamp battery when it runs low

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