Description
Casting 1200 lumens and weighing 92 g, the SWIFT RL is the headlamp for all your most committing after-dark adventures! Using REACTIVE LIGHTING technology, a sensor analyzes the ambient light and automatically adjusts brightness to your needs. Ultra-thin and easy to adjust, the headlamp is almost unnoticeable when worn and provides an optimal fit for dynamic and committing activities, like mountaineering or skiing. Switch to red lighting when you need it, with a strobe or continuous beam. It’s also rechargeable, so it’s ready to light the way on any excursion under the stars.
Features
Ultra-powerful and intelligent headlamp:
- Excellent weight-to-power ratio: 1200 lumens and 92 g
- 1200 lumens allows you to see up to 168 meters away
- Choose from two lighting modes: REACTIVE LIGHTING or STANDARD LIGHTING
- Longer burn time, greater visual comfort, and less manual operation with REACTIVE LIGHTING mode, which uses an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust brightness and beam pattern, optimizing battery usage
- Designed to power through long activities with a minimum 7-hour burn time at medium brightness in REACTIVE LIGHTING mode
- 6-second BOOST mode activates with a quick double tap on the side of the lamp to help you navigate the terrain on your route; BOOST mode can be manually deactivated (more information in the FAQ)
Ultra-thin, comfortable, and modular headband:
- Split construction headband (Petzl patent) is easy to adjust and provides optimal support when you’re running or skiing
- Comfort foam can be removed to decrease weight and increase air flow depending on your needs
- Headband with reflective cord helps you remain visible, even in low light
- Made entirely with recycled materials and can be removed, washed, and replaced
Designed for dynamic outdoor activities:
- Mixed beam provides comfortable, high-performance lighting for outdoor activities: proximity or distance vision
- Continuous or strobe red lighting option depending on your needs
- Battery performs well at low temperatures, maintaining 90% of burn time in temperatures as cold as -5° C
Simple to use:
- Single button controls the ON/OFF, lighting modes, brightness, and locking functions
- The SHELL LT ultra-light storage pouch can be used to turn it into a lantern
- LOCK function prevents the lamp from turning on during transit or storage
- R2250 battery is rechargeable via USB-C (charging cable not included) and has a battery charge indicator
- Five-level gauge for precise monitoring of the battery charge level
Repairability:
- Headband, pouch, and battery are available as spare parts to help extend headlamp lifespan
Specifications
- Brightness: 1200 lumens (ANSI FL 1 STANDARD)
- Weight: 92 g
- Technology: REACTIVE LIGHTING or STANDARD LIGHTING
- Beam pattern: Mixed
- Energy: Lithium-ion 2250 mAh battery (3.85 V / 8.47 Wh), rechargeable via USB-C
- Charging time: 5 h
- Watertightness: IPX4 (weather resistant)
- Certification(s): CE
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
Business and residential addresses
- Post Haste courier charge structures mean that it's cheapest to ship to non rural business addresses. Post Haste apply a surcharge for residential addresses - however, Gearshop currently absorb this cost.
- Free standard shipping on all non rural business and residential address orders over $149
- $8.99 standard shipping on non rural business and residential address orders under $149
Rural addresses
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A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- $7 shipping for orders over $149
- $15.99 shipping for orders under $149
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A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- $10 shipping for orders over $149
- $18.99 shipping for orders under $149
Oversized and heavy items
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
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We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $34.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
- Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions
- Not sure if we ship to your country? Request a shipping quote and we'll confirm cost and availability before you order
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
For the latest updates on the Courier Network Status, please refer to the following links:
Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
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