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Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp vs Petzl e+LITE

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Petzl e+LITE is the lighter option — 18 g lighter than the Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp Petzl e+LITE
Weight 45 g · 0.045 kg · 0.10 lb 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Black Diamond Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp
45 g

Ultralight 300-lumen headlamp at only 45g. Compact waterproof design with single AAA battery; perfect for thru-hikers minimizing base weight.

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Petzl e+LITE
27 g

Emergency ultralight headlamp for survival kit and backup lighting. Includes strobe, red light modes, and integrated whistle.

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Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 18 g (40%) lighter than the Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp (45 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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