Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight headlamp with 1,100 lumens maximum output, 108g weight. USB rechargeable with multiple brightness modes for hiking and climbing.
Full details →Ultralight headlamp under 2 ounces with 360 lumens output, 500 mAh battery, and USB charging. Best value ultralight headlamp option at $25.
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Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU20 Classic 360: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU20 Classic 360 wins — at 37 g it is 71 g (66%) lighter than the Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp (108 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.