Petzl Bindi
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Identifier: Petzl BINDI headlamp (reference E102AA00). | Lineup note: Petzl's ultra-compact everyday/emergency headlamp — 35 g, rechargeable, red light included. Backup-light and urban-training niche rather than a primary trail headlamp.
All prices and spec claims dated 2026-09-20.
Lineup & lineage (2023–2026)
The Bindi has been Petzl's minimalist rechargeable since 2018 with one significant spec change: output rose from the original 200 lm spec through a 2021 refresh that kept 200 lm but revised runtimes. The current model (E102AA00) is 200 lm, 35 g, 680 mAh, micro-USB, red lighting, IPX4 — unchanged through 2023–2026. It remains the lightest rechargeable headlamp in Petzl's current line.
Overview
A 35 g headlamp that fits in the palm of your hand, built for urban training, travel, and emergency backup. Three white modes (proximity/movement/distance) plus red lighting, thin ventilated headband with reflective thread, and two lock functions. The head can tilt upward for neck-worn use.
Complete specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Max output | 200 lm / 36 m / 2 h |
| Standard | 100 lm / 23 m / 3 h |
| Low | 5 lm / 6 m / 50 h |
| Red | 1 lm / 2.5 m / 33 h; strobe visible at 400 m for 200 h |
| Weight | 35 g / 1.23 oz |
| Battery | 680 mAh Li-ion rechargeable (built-in), micro-USB |
| Beam pattern | Flood |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Features | 2 lock functions; reflective headband; tilts for neck wear |
Prices (2026-09-20)
- $49.95 — Black Ovis, Walkabout Outfitter.
- $44.95 — Hilton's Tent City (Black/Orange/Emerald, in stock).
- Older MSRP evidence: $59.95 — current-list status UNVERIFIED; street prices above are current as of 2026-09-20.
- International: £29.97 member price (GO Outdoors UK), A$114.95 (Running Warehouse AU).
Box contents / warranty / support & parts
- Headlamp, micro-USB charging cable, instructions.
- Petzl warranty: 5 years lamp; battery 2 years/300 cycles (built-in battery not user-replaceable).
Community verdict
The classic "always-carry" backup light. Trail runners and travelers keep one in a pack or pocket permanently; praised for disappearing on the head and for the genuinely useful red mode. Not a primary headlamp: 200 lm and 2 h max runtime are thin for real night travel, and the micro-USB port is dated. Frequently recommended on Reddit as the emergency/spare light to pair with a primary headlamp.
Durability & warranty-claim reality
The built-in battery is the life-limiting factor (non-replaceable; Petzl covers it for 2 years/300 cycles). The thin headband's cinch adjustment is the most cited wear point. Because it's so often a backup light, failure reports are rare — most units see light duty.
Year-by-year history
- 2023: Current E102AA00 generation well established.
- 2024: Unchanged; remains Petzl's lightest rechargeable.
- 2025: Unchanged.
- 2026: Current as of 2026-09-20; no USB-C refresh announced.
Closest existing catalog rivals
- specs/nitecore-nu25-ul.md — even lighter ultralight rival with USB-C and more output; the Bindi's edge is Petzl's UI and red mode.
- specs/black-diamond-astro-300-r.md — compact rechargeable backup light; more output but heavier.
- specs/petzl-tikkina-350.md — Petzl's budget simple headlamp; disposable-battery option the Bindi lacks.
Care
Charge every few months in storage (built-in battery); rinse the band after sweaty use; use the lock functions religiously — pocket activation is the classic Bindi mishap.
Buying traps
- Built-in battery means the whole lamp is disposable when the cell dies.
- Micro-USB in 2026.
- 2-hour max runtime is not enough as a sole night-hiking light.
Additional community voices
- Widely cited as the headlamp people gift to non-outdoorsy friends because it's foolproof.
- Travel communities love it as a hotel/blackout light that lives in a carry-on.
Spec gap-fill
None outstanding; specs are fully documented from retailer listings.
Images
- images/petzl-bindi-1.jpg — studio, red/white variant
- images/petzl-bindi-2.jpg — studio, red/white variant, large
- images/petzl-bindi-3.jpg — studio, emerald variant
- images/petzl-bindi-4.jpg — studio, black variant
- images/petzl-bindi-5.jpg — studio, orange variant
- images/petzl-bindi-6.jpg — studio, blue variant
All six verified 2026-09-20 (Bindi). Manifest: images/IMAGES-lighting-r3.md.
Research footer
Researched 2026-09-20. Sources: Black Ovis, Walkabout Outfitter, Hilton's Tent City, Running Warehouse AU (specs/pricing); GO Outdoors UK (international pricing).