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Now that's what we call progressive.

Petzl's Nao Headlamp may very well be the first headlamp to be used for caving on the moon. This ultra high-tech headlamp boasts the blend of durability and intuitive technological features that can help you take your vertically powered adventures to the next level. Petzl's proprietary Reactive Lighting technology utilizes a sensor, allowing the headlamp to adapt its pattern and power to compensate for environmental lighting conditions.
  • Reactive Lighting technology constantly optimizes lighting to maximize both visibility as well as energy efficiency
  • Customized lighting with free downloadable Petzl software lets you regulate intensity, distance, and other lighting factors based on activity
  • Sofwater also allows you to register up to four activity profiles for direct activation based on your needs, as well as create more lighting levels
  • Li-Ion rechargeable battery performs well even at low temperatures, and easily recharges with integrated USB connection
  • USB charger compatible with cell phone, MP3 player, computer, portable energy source, solar panel, car cigarette lighter, and other chargers
  • Can also function on two AAA batteries in an emergency
  • On/off switch can be locked to avoid accidental activation and battery draining
  • Zephyr adjustable headband holds the NAO securely in place on your head, while an extra top strap accommodates more technical activities
  • Optional belt kit allows rechargeable battery to be moved to reduce weight on head

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How is this with water? It doesn't really...

Fisher Martin

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How is this with water? It doesn't really say much, and being water proof or at the least water resistant is a big deal to me

Matt Towner

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According to the Petzl website, it's water resistant to -30cm. With that, you should be able to take it snorkeling if you really wanted to.

Gary Todd

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The NAO has an IP X4 rating which in simple terms is conditions such as rain.

5 5

Chase Skidmore

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

This headlamp is amazing. I love being able to program my lamp with different settings and also being able to use regular batteries as a back up. I plan on picking up the belt kit because the battery does start to bother my head after a little while. The reactive lighting works well and is a cool idea.

5 5

Eric Carter

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Pretty close to the game changer petzl makes it out to be. I love the option to go to AA batteries if the rechargeable gets drained - valuable feature for multi-day trips that too many electronics are missing. The light is BRIGHT and has served well for running and skiing. Decent for biking in the city but haven't tried it on trails yet. Fits well on standard climbing helmets even with think clips (like petzl) and the optional head strap is unnecessary as it fits well on my head. It is definitely on the heavy side but is balanced well. Worth it.

5 5

J. Griffin

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  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Gary pretty much said it all. But here are my thoughts. This thing works! At first I thought the strap system might be awkward to put on and off or won't stay on well. Not the case at all! It's stable, you can slap it on fast, and it feels well-balanced even when running (my main activities so far). The top strap isn't even needed, but I could see how it might be useful. Because the battery is on the back of your cranium, it balances out the headlamp nicely and you don't notice the weight that much. Watch all of the Petzl videos and you just might be convinced--I was.

Pros: Lighting profiles, brightness, auto adjusting beam(s), strap system works awesome, balanced feel, solid construction
Cons: Weight!, price

5 5

Gary Todd

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This headlamp is truly amazing, it is definitely in a league of it's own. The headlamp has the ability to store four lighting profiles which can be loaded onto the headlamp with the Petzl OS software download. This gives you the option of having tailored lighting for an outing. The pre-configured profiles include Mountaineering, around-the-home, Bivouac, Multi-activities, Orienteering race, Trekking / Hiking, Caving and Trail Running. Each of those profiles can also be modified or you can configure your own profile from scratch. The profiles can be cycled through by using the multifunction switch.

This headlamp is extremely bright, keep that in mind when using it, my buddy found out the hard way lol. The headlamps housing can be tilted downward which in turn is useful in extending the battery life.

This headlamp can also be powered with alkaline or lithium AAA batteries. In my use with lithium cells I have found that you can still maintain use of the reative lighting profiles.

The headlamps Zephyr headband is also incredible. It can be worn on a helmet, baseball cap, beanie or as normal and stays put. The addition of the included to strap would be a benefit to those who would use it for trail running where any other headlamp would need to be re-adjusted.

All in all I cant say enough good things about this headlamp. I got it for well below $175 but if I had paid full price Id still consider every penny money well spent.

OS by Petzl software (free download)

Gary Todd

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Customized lighting with OS by Petzl software is free for download @ www.petzl.com/OS
-Save up to four pre-configured activity profiles that you can also modify to fine tune headlamp performance to suit your needs.

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