The new NU20 Classic. The almost perfect through hiking headlamp!

[@ErnestoNicola]

Excellent review and overview of the NU20 Classic and its sister headlamps! I love your no-nonsense deep dives into hiking topics!

[@LynxOutdoors686]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Sokkae]

Nice video. I wanted to say that the NU25 does have a low light mode, by tapping the power button twice in short succession. I enjoy this model now, after giving away my NU35. Not in the market for a new one, but the NU25 would be better with a low red light mode.

[@LynxOutdoors686]

Well, all I can do at this point is face palm myself. I went the entire PCT without realizing that feature. Thanks for pointing that out as I somehow missed that mode.

[@Colby168]

That was funny. When you were showing us how the NU25 doesn’t have a low light mode you stumbled onto it and kind of surprised yourself 🤣. Quick double click gets the low light.

[@LynxOutdoors686]

Yeah, no kidding haha. Somehow, I completely forgot that it had a low light mode. I would have used that many times on the PCT if I remembered it. Quite ironic with it happening in the video recording lol.

[@_Terc_]

My first NU was the 25 UL, so I never had the original. To me, it seems that the only major downside was the super low-light mode; other than that, the only complaint was from people unwilling to take five minutes to learn the new buttons. Also, the NU25 has an ultra-low mode of 6 lumens; double-press the right button while it is off. The SOS strobe is double-pressing the left button while it is off. To me, the light is amazing and I love it; no idea why all the hate 💁‍♂️

[@LynxOutdoors686]

I can't believe I never knew about the low light mode on it. Thats certainly the thing I found myself wishing I had to use the most. I'm usually really good at knowing all the modes and features! I agree, the NU25 is a great headlamp, and I really like it. I simply prefer the smaller size and button layout of the original, likely because it was what I was used to for so many years. I think the NU25 hate was/is very over dramatic as well.

[@_Terc_]

​@@LynxOutdoors686Maybe they should have marketed it as a different headlamp, not a replacement for the original, and there wouldn't have been so much confusion from the public. I really enjoy your gear deep dives! Keep the great content coming!

[@bellad.3435]

Sorry if I missed it, but is there a way to attach some type of thin flat strap? Not a big fan of bungee cords. Where did you get your alternate cord and what is it made of? Very clever.

[@LynxOutdoors686]

Honestly, not a very easy one. The main advantage of the nU20 is that extra gram shaving weight, which the shock cord helps to do. The newer NU25 has the option to come with a headband and it's a great headlamp. You might prefer it for the very slight heavier weight but the comfort of the headband.

[@neoaliphant]

The NU20Classic lockout flashing the white led, perhaps to look at it as a feature, it means when its locked, you can use the flash for signalling, morse code etc....

[@LynxOutdoors686]

That is true, there could be a use for it. However, I think I'd still prefer to not accidently blind myself if I was trying to turn it on first thing in the morning to pack up in the dark.

[@neoaliphant]

@@LynxOutdoors686 after watching this video ive ordered one so will find out next week...Thanks