Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp
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 MCT headlamp, 1.98oz, 600 lumens across 3 color temperatures
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Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp vs Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore NU27 Multi-Color Headlamp wins — at 56 g it is 52 g (48%) 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.
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