NAO headlamp with Reactive Lighting from Petzl Petzl has been leading the way for new developments in the headlamp world by providing rechargeable batteries and now with extending battery life with Reactive Lighting Technology. The NAO, available in July 2012, for $175, detects incoming light and adjusts the intensity of the beam from seven to 355 lumens. During a night test run on the snowshoe trails at Solitude Mountain Resort the NAO dimmed down while people were walking with their heads down but instantly brightened when heads were lifted to look at things in the distance. The idea, of course, is to only provide what light is needed and preserve battery life. The NAO comes pre-programmed based on research, but it can also be designed for personal preferences. The Lithium-Ion battery is rechargeable. The headlamp makes sense for anyone frequently using headlamps. www.petzl.com

Outdoor Retailer: NAO headlamp with Reactive Lighting from Petzl

By Brett Prettyman

| The Salt Lake Tribune

First Published Feb 15 2012 08:44 am • Last Updated Feb 15 2012 10:51 am

NAO headlamp with Reactive Lighting from Petzl » Petzl has been leading the way for new developments in the headlamp world by providing rechargeable batteries and now with extending battery life with Reactive Lighting Technology. The NAO — available in July 2012 for $175 — detects incoming light and adjusts the intensity of the beam from seven to 355 lumens. During a night test run on the snowshoe trails at Solitude Mountain Resort, the NAO dimmed down while people were walking with their heads down but instantly brightened when heads were lifted to look at things in the distance. The idea, of course, is to only provide what light is needed and preserve battery life. The NAO comes pre-programmed based on research, but it can also be designed for personal preferences. The lithium-ion battery is rechargeable. The item makes sense for anyone who frequently uses headlamps. Information » petzl.com

Editor’s Note: This preview came from the Winter Market Outdoor Retailer show held in January in Salt Lake City.

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