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Petzl Actik

$58.59

(477 reviews)

The Petzl Actik is a powerful headtorch suitable for a range of activities from fieldwork to mountaineering. It is very user friendly with one button to switch between brightness levels or light colour alongside a plate for orienting and directing the beam. Additionally, it is reflective making it easy to find in dark conditions and has a lock function which prevents it turning on and wasting power during transit or storage. The headband can be readily adjusted and is detachable and washable. The torch can also be placed inside the storage pouch to transform it into a lantern. The Actik is a dynamic torch which utilises a mixed beam (flood and focused) making it suitable for use at proximity and distance. It also has the option of switching between white and red light modes. The white lighting has three levels: MAX BURN TIME (for longer operation time), STANDARD (a balance between power and operation time) and MAX POWER. The red beam can be used continuously or in strobe mode. The head torch is available in colours grey, blue, green and red and comes with three AAA batteries included.

The Petzl Actik is a powerful headtorch suitable for a range of activities from fieldwork to mountaineering. It is very user friendly with one button to switch between brightness levels or light colour alongside a plate for orienting and directing the beam. Additionally, it is reflective making it easy to find in dark conditions and has a lock function which prevents it turning on and wasting power during transit or storage. The headband can be readily adjusted and is detachable and washable. The torch can also be placed inside the storage pouch to transform it into a lantern. The Actik is a dynamic torch which utilises a mixed beam (flood and focused) making it suitable for use at proximity and distance. It also has the option of switching between white and red light modes. The white lighting has three levels: MAX BURN TIME (for longer operation time), STANDARD (a balance between power and operation time) and MAX POWER. The red beam can be used continuously or in strobe mode. The head torch is available in colours grey, blue, green and red and comes with three AAA batteries included.

Petzl Actik

(477 reviews)

The Petzl Actik is a powerful headtorch suitable for a range of activities from fieldwork to mountaineering. It is very user friendly with one button to switch between brightness levels or light colour alongside a plate for orienting and directing the beam. Additionally, it is reflective making it easy to find in dark conditions and has a lock function which prevents it turning on and wasting power during transit or storage. The headband can be readily adjusted and is detachable and washable. The torch can also be placed inside the storage pouch to transform it into a lantern. The Actik is a dynamic torch which utilises a mixed beam (flood and focused) making it suitable for use at proximity and distance. It also has the option of switching between white and red light modes. The white lighting has three levels: MAX BURN TIME (for longer operation time), STANDARD (a balance between power and operation time) and MAX POWER. The red beam can be used continuously or in strobe mode. The head torch is available in colours grey, blue, green and red and comes with three AAA batteries included.

The Petzl Actik is a powerful headtorch suitable for a range of activities from fieldwork to mountaineering. It is very user friendly with one button to switch between brightness levels or light colour alongside a plate for orienting and directing the beam. Additionally, it is reflective making it easy to find in dark conditions and has a lock function which prevents it turning on and wasting power during transit or storage. The headband can be readily adjusted and is detachable and washable. The torch can also be placed inside the storage pouch to transform it into a lantern. The Actik is a dynamic torch which utilises a mixed beam (flood and focused) making it suitable for use at proximity and distance. It also has the option of switching between white and red light modes. The white lighting has three levels: MAX BURN TIME (for longer operation time), STANDARD (a balance between power and operation time) and MAX POWER. The red beam can be used continuously or in strobe mode. The head torch is available in colours grey, blue, green and red and comes with three AAA batteries included.

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The lowest price for Petzl Actik right now is $58.59 at Snowcountry.eu, compared across 19 retailers.

The all-time low was $48.50 on 14 Feb 2026 — today's price is 21% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 1 July 2026.

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$90.00

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Reviews

Big fan of Petzl lights and core battery
12 November 2022Jake F

originally posted on backcountry.com

As a backpacker, ice climber, and general outdoor guy I’ve had a ton of headlamps in 30 years. Huge fan of Petzl lights and never had one fail me. The core battery is excellent and holds a solid charge. Also easy to charge with a power bank while out on a 2-3 night trip.I currently own an Actik (400l), the Swift SL, and now this one. I was intrigued but the upgraded options compared to the 400L model. Really everything I would like changed: light pivots better from middle (like the swift reactive), has a lock on the improved button, battery level gauge, easier to tighten strap, Orange model (to find easy), a bit brighter first click, and the glow in the dark circle which makes it easy to find at night (great idea).I’ve used on my past 3 trips and really like. I’ve ... MoreAs a backpacker, ice climber, and general outdoor guy I’ve had a ton of headlamps in 30 years. Huge fan of Petzl lights and never had one fail me. The core battery is excellent and holds a solid charge. Also easy to charge with a power bank while out on a 2-3 night trip.I currently own an Actik (400l), the Swift SL, and now this one. I was intrigued but the upgraded options compared to the 400L model. Really everything I would like changed: light pivots better from middle (like the swift reactive), has a lock on the improved button, battery level gauge, easier to tighten strap, Orange model (to find easy), a bit brighter first click, and the glow in the dark circle which makes it easy to find at night (great idea).I’ve used on my past 3 trips and really like. I’ve been using my swift SL, which adjusts the beam and has cool features, but this seems like a solid go-to and maybe better in winter compared. Only small issues is getting to the battery and door open. It’s behind the pivot and it has to shift forward a bit to get to door, funky first , op and other times you do it. They very sealed door was super hard to get open the first time. Was very tight and I almost needed a tool, and you use your fingernail for that! Once open 1-2x, it’s easier for sure….just very tight. If you like Petzl lights, or have had BD issues, this is worth a look.

Bright light and good rechargeable battery life
9 February 2023PaulM

originally posted on REI

Been using this since it arrived just before Christmas. I have taken it on a couple of cold-weather, weekend backpacking trips through the Ozarks and used it to do some work in my unlit attic. The battery seems to hold up well as long as you keep it warm. On my first backpacking trip I kept the headlamp in an exterior pack pocket and the battery lasted little more than a single evening-- so a little less than 2 hours. Fortunately, I have a GoalZero battery pack that I bring along with me and was able to recharge. I suspected that the freezing temps probably sapped the charge so the next day I carried the lamp in my pocket to keep it warm and the battery lasted much longer. So anyone purchasing should be aware that cold temps will really impact performance. I love ... MoreBeen using this since it arrived just before Christmas. I have taken it on a couple of cold-weather, weekend backpacking trips through the Ozarks and used it to do some work in my unlit attic. The battery seems to hold up well as long as you keep it warm. On my first backpacking trip I kept the headlamp in an exterior pack pocket and the battery lasted little more than a single evening-- so a little less than 2 hours. Fortunately, I have a GoalZero battery pack that I bring along with me and was able to recharge. I suspected that the freezing temps probably sapped the charge so the next day I carried the lamp in my pocket to keep it warm and the battery lasted much longer. So anyone purchasing should be aware that cold temps will really impact performance. I love that I can swap out the rechargeable battery for ordinary AAAs and that they have swappable rechargeable batteries. The light is extremely bright and casts a near perfect beam. I never felt like the beam was too focussed or do disperse. I docked the product a star because it is not very comfortable to wear without a hat. It was fantastic with my stocking cap on but while wearing it without anything on my head to pad the lamp it was not very comfortable to wear for very long. Great product and I did buy an additional unit for my spouse.

Excellent Headlamp
4 April 2023Anonymous

originally posted on REI

Excellent Headlamp. Petzl hit it out of the park with this one for an "outdoor" or "work around the house" headlamp. Features I thought were unnecessary make this really convenient. The 600 lumens is excellent for wide area illumination, just be careful not to blind anyone close up. Plenty of illumination for running, hiking, campsite work, working on the car, or around the house. However the higher illumination definitely drains the batter quicker, but it's nice to have when needed. I find the glow in the dark lens actually pretty handy when looking for it in the tent or in a pack and you are digging around. Also, the batter level indicator is great, though you have to have the thing off and in your hands when you turn it on/off to see it. Handy though, so you're ... MoreExcellent Headlamp. Petzl hit it out of the park with this one for an "outdoor" or "work around the house" headlamp. Features I thought were unnecessary make this really convenient. The 600 lumens is excellent for wide area illumination, just be careful not to blind anyone close up. Plenty of illumination for running, hiking, campsite work, working on the car, or around the house. However the higher illumination definitely drains the batter quicker, but it's nice to have when needed. I find the glow in the dark lens actually pretty handy when looking for it in the tent or in a pack and you are digging around. Also, the batter level indicator is great, though you have to have the thing off and in your hands when you turn it on/off to see it. Handy though, so you're not prematurely changing or charging batteries.Areas to improve, going from 100 to 600 lumens is a bit of a gap. I wish there was a 300 or 350 in there too. Also, the battery compartment is a pain. Completely rotating it to get to the battery seems like it's begging to fail and break. I wish this closer to the Tactikka Core in regards to the battery compartment.

Specification

Product dimensions10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm; 97.8 Grams
Batteries3 AAA batteries required. (included)
Is discontinued by manufacturerNo
Assembled Height2 inches
Assembled Length4 inches

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Updated 6 days ago
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Amazon.com.au

$90.00

Actik Headlamp

Delivery $9.97

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Snowcountry.eu

$58.59

Petzl Actik 2024 - Headlamp

Delivery $97.37

68travel.ee

$64.36

Petzl ACTIK 2022 pealamp Petzl ACTIK 2022 Roheline

68travel.si

$64.36

Petzl ACTIK 2022 ÄŤelna svetilka Zelena

68travel.com

$69.00

Petzl ACTIK 2022 Headlamp Green

Delivery between Tue – Wed $31

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

Big fan of Petzl lights and core battery
12 November 2022

As a backpacker, ice climber, and general outdoor guy I’ve had a ton of headlamps in 30 years. Huge fan of Petzl lights and never had one fail me. The core battery is excellent and holds a solid charge. Also easy to charge with a power bank while out on a 2-3 night trip.I currently own an Actik (400l), the Swift SL, and now this one. I was intrigued but the upgraded options compared to the 400L model. Really everything I would like changed: light pivots better from middle (like the swift reactive), has a lock on the improved button, battery level gauge, easier to tighten strap, Orange model (to find easy), a bit brighter first click, and the glow in the dark circle which makes it easy to find at night (great idea).I’ve used on my past 3 trips and really like. I’ve ... MoreAs a backpacker, ice climber, and general outdoor guy I’ve had a ton of headlamps in 30 years. Huge fan of Petzl lights and never had one fail me. The core battery is excellent and holds a solid charge. Also easy to charge with a power bank while out on a 2-3 night trip.I currently own an Actik (400l), the Swift SL, and now this one. I was intrigued but the upgraded options compared to the 400L model. Really everything I would like changed: light pivots better from middle (like the swift reactive), has a lock on the improved button, battery level gauge, easier to tighten strap, Orange model (to find easy), a bit brighter first click, and the glow in the dark circle which makes it easy to find at night (great idea).I’ve used on my past 3 trips and really like. I’ve been using my swift SL, which adjusts the beam and has cool features, but this seems like a solid go-to and maybe better in winter compared. Only small issues is getting to the battery and door open. It’s behind the pivot and it has to shift forward a bit to get to door, funky first , op and other times you do it. They very sealed door was super hard to get open the first time. Was very tight and I almost needed a tool, and you use your fingernail for that! Once open 1-2x, it’s easier for sure….just very tight. If you like Petzl lights, or have had BD issues, this is worth a look.

Jake F originally posted on backcountry.com
Bright light and good rechargeable battery life
9 February 2023

Been using this since it arrived just before Christmas. I have taken it on a couple of cold-weather, weekend backpacking trips through the Ozarks and used it to do some work in my unlit attic. The battery seems to hold up well as long as you keep it warm. On my first backpacking trip I kept the headlamp in an exterior pack pocket and the battery lasted little more than a single evening-- so a little less than 2 hours. Fortunately, I have a GoalZero battery pack that I bring along with me and was able to recharge. I suspected that the freezing temps probably sapped the charge so the next day I carried the lamp in my pocket to keep it warm and the battery lasted much longer. So anyone purchasing should be aware that cold temps will really impact performance. I love ... MoreBeen using this since it arrived just before Christmas. I have taken it on a couple of cold-weather, weekend backpacking trips through the Ozarks and used it to do some work in my unlit attic. The battery seems to hold up well as long as you keep it warm. On my first backpacking trip I kept the headlamp in an exterior pack pocket and the battery lasted little more than a single evening-- so a little less than 2 hours. Fortunately, I have a GoalZero battery pack that I bring along with me and was able to recharge. I suspected that the freezing temps probably sapped the charge so the next day I carried the lamp in my pocket to keep it warm and the battery lasted much longer. So anyone purchasing should be aware that cold temps will really impact performance. I love that I can swap out the rechargeable battery for ordinary AAAs and that they have swappable rechargeable batteries. The light is extremely bright and casts a near perfect beam. I never felt like the beam was too focussed or do disperse. I docked the product a star because it is not very comfortable to wear without a hat. It was fantastic with my stocking cap on but while wearing it without anything on my head to pad the lamp it was not very comfortable to wear for very long. Great product and I did buy an additional unit for my spouse.

PaulM originally posted on REI
Excellent Headlamp
4 April 2023

Excellent Headlamp. Petzl hit it out of the park with this one for an "outdoor" or "work around the house" headlamp. Features I thought were unnecessary make this really convenient. The 600 lumens is excellent for wide area illumination, just be careful not to blind anyone close up. Plenty of illumination for running, hiking, campsite work, working on the car, or around the house. However the higher illumination definitely drains the batter quicker, but it's nice to have when needed. I find the glow in the dark lens actually pretty handy when looking for it in the tent or in a pack and you are digging around. Also, the batter level indicator is great, though you have to have the thing off and in your hands when you turn it on/off to see it. Handy though, so you're ... MoreExcellent Headlamp. Petzl hit it out of the park with this one for an "outdoor" or "work around the house" headlamp. Features I thought were unnecessary make this really convenient. The 600 lumens is excellent for wide area illumination, just be careful not to blind anyone close up. Plenty of illumination for running, hiking, campsite work, working on the car, or around the house. However the higher illumination definitely drains the batter quicker, but it's nice to have when needed. I find the glow in the dark lens actually pretty handy when looking for it in the tent or in a pack and you are digging around. Also, the batter level indicator is great, though you have to have the thing off and in your hands when you turn it on/off to see it. Handy though, so you're not prematurely changing or charging batteries.Areas to improve, going from 100 to 600 lumens is a bit of a gap. I wish there was a 300 or 350 in there too. Also, the battery compartment is a pain. Completely rotating it to get to the battery seems like it's begging to fail and break. I wish this closer to the Tactikka Core in regards to the battery compartment.

Anonymous originally posted on REI
Great for running; general use
13 January 2023

This headlamp checks all the boxes - easy to adjust, comfortable, easy to use, bright light with multiple settings, long battery life, and rechargeable. I live in Minnesota so in the winter it's pretty much dark out both before and after work, so it gets quite a bit of use then between my outdoor runs and daily dog walks. For runs, it is very lightweight (so no bouncing or slipping) and is able to stay on over a beanie with no issues. You can also remove the band and wash it if it gets dirty from all the sweat.I have also brought it on several camping trips, including just on a long backpacking trip in Patagonia and it worked flawlessly. Although I haven't had to do this as the rechargeable batteries last long enough for me between charges, it is nice to know that ... MoreThis headlamp checks all the boxes - easy to adjust, comfortable, easy to use, bright light with multiple settings, long battery life, and rechargeable. I live in Minnesota so in the winter it's pretty much dark out both before and after work, so it gets quite a bit of use then between my outdoor runs and daily dog walks. For runs, it is very lightweight (so no bouncing or slipping) and is able to stay on over a beanie with no issues. You can also remove the band and wash it if it gets dirty from all the sweat.I have also brought it on several camping trips, including just on a long backpacking trip in Patagonia and it worked flawlessly. Although I haven't had to do this as the rechargeable batteries last long enough for me between charges, it is nice to know that you CAN use AAA batteries as a backup in-case you do run out of juice in on the trails and don't have a power bank. I did have some trouble opening up the battery compartment, but hoping that gets a bit easier overtime.The brightness modes also take some getting used to of how to toggle (i.e. long press to switch between red and white lights, short press to toggle between brightness and on/off). It is nice that there is only one button to feel for, but it's not quite intuitive at first how to switch between settings. The light itself is powerful, and the battery life seems solid (I typically only have to use the low-medium settings and get several hours out of it). Overall, I would recommend!

Renae originally posted on REI
Happy but not Thrilled
17 January 2023

I have owned the previous version of the 350 actik Core series, and was very happy with it. The brightness of this light is satisfactory. Since this is rated at 600 lumens, was expecting an increase in brightness / or longer light throw as compared to previous model, and other headlights with less lumen ratings, however this matches my BD Spot 350 in terms of performance.Like the simplicity of use, and core battery interchangability with aaa batteries.Do not like the new design as it feels more bulky, the back enclosure for the battery feels thin and cheap plastic, that is hard to open and feels like it's going to break. Another dislike is how the range of up/down adjustability is limited when the light in on your head.If I had a choice of this light over ... MoreI have owned the previous version of the 350 actik Core series, and was very happy with it. The brightness of this light is satisfactory. Since this is rated at 600 lumens, was expecting an increase in brightness / or longer light throw as compared to previous model, and other headlights with less lumen ratings, however this matches my BD Spot 350 in terms of performance.Like the simplicity of use, and core battery interchangability with aaa batteries.Do not like the new design as it feels more bulky, the back enclosure for the battery feels thin and cheap plastic, that is hard to open and feels like it's going to break. Another dislike is how the range of up/down adjustability is limited when the light in on your head.If I had a choice of this light over previous model i would pick the previous model, even though it is still a good headlamp.

Ziemowit T. originally posted on altitude-sports.com
Limted Rotation & Hard-to-Open Battery Compartment
2 May 2023

I own a Petzl headlamp and have loved it, purchased two years ago. I bought this new one for my brother and was extremely disappointed with the newer design after testing it. The first thing I noticed was the reduced range of motion for the light. I like to point the light down to the ground or at my hands when I'm reading something and this newer model has such a limited range of motion that it can't be pointed down that far. That alone was enough for me to want to return this but then I attempted to open up the battery compartment and couldn't believe how hard it was to open. I literally had to go get a flat head screw driver to pry it open. Absolutely unusable out in the wilderness, especially if you had gloves on. The previous model is SO much better than this ... MoreI own a Petzl headlamp and have loved it, purchased two years ago. I bought this new one for my brother and was extremely disappointed with the newer design after testing it. The first thing I noticed was the reduced range of motion for the light. I like to point the light down to the ground or at my hands when I'm reading something and this newer model has such a limited range of motion that it can't be pointed down that far. That alone was enough for me to want to return this but then I attempted to open up the battery compartment and couldn't believe how hard it was to open. I literally had to go get a flat head screw driver to pry it open. Absolutely unusable out in the wilderness, especially if you had gloves on. The previous model is SO much better than this new design. How they can pass something like this from design through to market is beyond me. Do yourself a favor and do not buy these newer models, they are terrible.

PeterG originally posted on REI
Ok headlamp with issues: BD Storm better.
1 April 2023

A decent headlamp that allows rechargeable and standard AAA batteries.It only has three fixed brightness levels. Opening the battery compartment is hard and not intuitive; have to completely flip the body and then pull on a very stiff tab. Feels like it might break and would be hard to do with gloves on. The battery cover is marginally waterproof. The battery level is indicated by green-red-yellow led when turned on. Battery capacity is lower than other rechargeables.BD Storm is better in most respects. Prefer the latch mechanism (mine is the revised version and has not failed). Power remaining indicator has five levels. Rechargeable battery is 1500 vs 1250 in Petzyl. Slight negative is that it has a separate charging cradle (but pretty small). Fully waterproof.

Bobb originally posted on REI
Petzl nailed the new version of Actik Core
17 February 2023

This headlamp is my new favorite “traditional design” light. I’ve had numerous lights by a few different brands over the years, and over the last decade I’ve usually found myself gravitating towards to the slim form factor designed with runners and active sports in mind (all the weight of the battery in the back, just the light itself in the front). The technology also shifted away from alkaline batteries with the adoption of usb-rechargeable models. This is great, except for when you’re in the backcountry for multiple nights and don’t want to carry around heavy charging bricks. Enter the Petzl Actik Core with its hybrid concept. It’s one of the most powerful headlamps I’ve owned, and it gives the user the choice between alkaline (3x AAA) or a ... MoreThis headlamp is my new favorite “traditional design” light. I’ve had numerous lights by a few different brands over the years, and over the last decade I’ve usually found myself gravitating towards to the slim form factor designed with runners and active sports in mind (all the weight of the battery in the back, just the light itself in the front). The technology also shifted away from alkaline batteries with the adoption of usb-rechargeable models. This is great, except for when you’re in the backcountry for multiple nights and don’t want to carry around heavy charging bricks. Enter the Petzl Actik Core with its hybrid concept. It’s one of the most powerful headlamps I’ve owned, and it gives the user the choice between alkaline (3x AAA) or a removeable/rechargeable (micro USB input) “CORE” battery. I’ve found the battery life to be very close to what Petzl claims, although I found the alkaline batteries to last longer than the rechargeable battery. That is a fine tradeoff for me because charging is very fast (~1-1.5 hrs maybe?), you save money on extra batteries, and it’s obviously much less wasteful. As I mentioned, the light is very strong on the brightest of the three white light settings (there are also red and flashing settings). I’m not an expert on every available choice on the market in regards to lumens, but the brightest setting is more than enough for all of my use cases and guessing the majority of people. I’ve used it many times in rain and snowy/wet mixed precip and so far, I’ve been really impressed with the build quality. I’m really enjoying this headlamp and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a new lamp with this form factor, strength, and the utility to switch between a rechargeable lipo and alkaline batteries.

SilenceSeeker originally posted on REI
Super Bright and Fits Wonderfully
9 January 2023

When in the market for a new headlamp you typically want three things: 1) a comfortable fit, 2) a bright light, and 3) a long battery life. I can say after testing this on runs in the rain, long walks in the winter with my dog, and hiking in the mountains. Most surprisingly is that it was awesome to run with.First, it fits well and isn't too tight, and has a pivot on the light so that it can be pointed towards the trail. I've tried several other headlamps and found this one very comfortable, even without a third strap going over your head.Second, this light is amazingly bright. I had an older (5 years or more) headlamp is was audibly shocked at how much brighter this head lamp was. It is both wide and far reaching which is great for running, hiking, and finding ... MoreWhen in the market for a new headlamp you typically want three things: 1) a comfortable fit, 2) a bright light, and 3) a long battery life. I can say after testing this on runs in the rain, long walks in the winter with my dog, and hiking in the mountains. Most surprisingly is that it was awesome to run with.First, it fits well and isn't too tight, and has a pivot on the light so that it can be pointed towards the trail. I've tried several other headlamps and found this one very comfortable, even without a third strap going over your head.Second, this light is amazingly bright. I had an older (5 years or more) headlamp is was audibly shocked at how much brighter this head lamp was. It is both wide and far reaching which is great for running, hiking, and finding things around camp. It also has options for a red light for late-night reading without alerting your partner.Lastly, it does have a great battery life. I've used this for at least a few hours of continuous, bright light. I'm sure it could go much further at the medium or dimmest setting. But it's nice in this day and age to have a rechargeable, sustainable battery and still have the ability to bring along spares as a backup.Honestly I have nothing bad to say about this headlamp. It's great for running, hiking, putting up lights in your basements, and camping. Go for it!

gotowardsthelight originally posted on REI
Super bright, very light and easy to use
3 February 2023

This will be my headlamp of choice going forward. I've had the opportunity to test it both night backcountry and cross-country skiing and the visibility it provides is excellent. I was previously using a Black Diamond Spot, and the Petzl Actik Core is considerably brighter and casts a wider beam on its highest setting which is essential for not skiing into trees. I did a test in the dark with my partner and it was no contest which was brighter. I also really appreciate that I can use the rechargeable battery but then switch to AAA's when it runs out which makes it more versatile. Also the phosphorescent glow would help me find it in my pack and/or change the batteries if it dies mid use, however I'm not sure how long that would last and wasn't able to get a read on ... MoreThis will be my headlamp of choice going forward. I've had the opportunity to test it both night backcountry and cross-country skiing and the visibility it provides is excellent. I was previously using a Black Diamond Spot, and the Petzl Actik Core is considerably brighter and casts a wider beam on its highest setting which is essential for not skiing into trees. I did a test in the dark with my partner and it was no contest which was brighter. I also really appreciate that I can use the rechargeable battery but then switch to AAA's when it runs out which makes it more versatile. Also the phosphorescent glow would help me find it in my pack and/or change the batteries if it dies mid use, however I'm not sure how long that would last and wasn't able to get a read on how long that would be. In terms of weight it is comparable to my Spot and the light itself is mildly bulkier although the band is really easily adjustable which is good for switching from on helmet going downhill to on head going up. The locking mechanism prevented it from accidentally turning on in my pack and switching between the various settings was very easy. One more cool thing, it rotates 360 degrees on its hinge so provides way better versatility in terms of light angle than other lights I used which only operated on a hinge. In terms of battery life it has gone fine for 3 hours at a time on the very bright setting on the rechargeable battery and I haven't used it longer than that with out recharging at this point. Overall it is a fantastic headlamp and I really can't come up with any negatives. I look forward to using it on future trips.

upupandaway originally posted on REI

Specification

Product dimensions10.16 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm; 97.8 Grams
Batteries3 AAA batteries required. (included)
Is discontinued by manufacturerNo
Assembled Height2 inches
Assembled Length4 inches