Nitecore NU25 MCT 400L Headlamp

The Nitecore NU25 MCT 400L is a rechargeable headlamp with a maximum output of 400 lumens and a built-in battery charged via USB — no separate cells to carry or swap on the trail. Alongside the white beam it offers dual-colour output and a dedicated red light mode, useful for reading maps, working in a shared tent, or moving around camp at night without wrecking your night vision or waking a tent-mate. A new, lighter headband is the main update over the previous NU25 generation, which matters on long days when a headlamp sits on your forehead for hours. As with any built-in rechargeable, its runtime depends on the internal cell rather than being extendable with spare batteries, so it suits day hikes, weekend trips, and any outing where you can recharge via USB between uses rather than multi-week resupply-free stretches.