Brand: Backcountry

    Category: Running Headlamps

    Recommended by Mercedes Siegle-Gaither, Professional Trail and Ultra Runner — San Juans, CO

    Price: $134.95

    Mercedes Siegle-Gaither's review

    This thing is great, good fit, doesn't hurt the forehead, and lights up the trail!

    Recommended by Mercedes Siegle-Gaither, Professional Trail and Ultra Runner

    Frequently asked questions

    What does Mercedes Siegle-Gaither say about the Swift RL 1100 Headlamp?

    This thing is great, good fit, doesn't hurt the forehead, and lights up the trail!

    Why does Mercedes Siegle-Gaither recommend Backcountry?

    Mercedes Siegle-Gaither recommends the Backcountry Swift RL 1100 Headlamp for running headlamps. This thing is great, good fit, doesn't hurt the forehead, and lights up the trail!

    Is the Swift RL 1100 Headlamp a good running headlamp?

    Yes — Mercedes Siegle-Gaither recommends the Swift RL 1100 Headlamp by Backcountry as their running headlamps pick. This thing is great, good fit, doesn't hurt the forehead, and lights up the trail!

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    What other hosts are saying

    8 experts recommend the Backcountry Swift RL 1100 Headlamp.

    Alyssa Clark, Mountain Adventurer with An Ultra Running Problem

    What I use to get through long nights on the trail. Very powerful but lightweight.

    Recommended in Canyons 100 Race List

    Robyn Lesh, Pro Trail Running Athlete

    Exchangeable rechargeable battery pack. No bounce (light weight light on the front, battery pack on the back). Excellent illumination.

    Recommended in CCC by UTMB

    Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

    This is my favorite headlamp to use for serious climbs and adventures. It weighs in at only 100 grams, and yet it can cast up to 1,100 lumens which allows you to see up to 155 meters away. My favorite feature is that it has a reactive mode (with a minimum of 7 hours of battery life!) that senses ambient light and adjusts automatically to help you see what you need to so you can focus on the task at hand and not on adjusting its brightness.

    Recommended in Saftey and Communication

    Shelby Farrell, Athlete. Marketing Professional. Cat Mom.

    A reasonably priced bright & compact light. The reactive feature is helpful in getting longevity out of a full charge.

    Recommended in Trail Essentials

    Hunter Tart, Ultra Runner/Trail Runner

    Lightweight and stays put. Super easy to use and very bright.

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    Marisa Romeo, Mental Performance Consultant

    I use this headlamp for all of my early-morning runs in the dark and fog, as well as for mountain 100K–100-mile ultras. I genuinely can’t say enough good things about it. The light is bright, clear, and reliable, which makes a huge difference when running technical trails in the dark. I also love the easy battery switch. It’s quick and efficient, especially when you’re crewing and need to swap batteries without wasting time.

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    Geneviève Asselin-Demers, Trailrunner

    What I use to get through long nights on the trail. Very powerful but lightweight.

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