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Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp vs Petzl Swift LT

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

Petzl Swift LT is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp Petzl Swift LT
Weight 45 g · 0.045 kg · 0.10 lb 43 g · 0.043 kg · 0.09 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 Swift LT
43 g

Ultra-compact USB-C rechargeable headlamp with 380 lumens and red night-vision mode. Made with 50% recycled materials. IPX4 rain resistant.

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Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp vs Petzl Swift LT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Swift LT wins — at 43 g it is 2 g (4%) 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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