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PETZL ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Rechargeable, Compact 450 Lumen Light with Red Lighting for Hiking, Climbing, and Camping - Red

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Size: One Size


Color: Red (Past Season)


Features

  • LIGHT FOR ANY ACTIVITY: With 450 lumens, two beam patterns (flood or mixed), and several white brightness levels; the ACTIK CORE provides high-performance lighting in dynamic outdoor activities. Lighting can adapt to proximity, distance, or rapid movement. Red lighting preserves night vision and prevents members of a group from blinding each other.
  • RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: With Petzl's 50:50 Brightness-to-Burn-Time ratio, your Petzl headlamp will retain 50% of its original brightness halfway through the Burn-Time, rather than the 20-30% brightness you get in other brands.
  • HYBRID CONCEPT: The Petzl ACTIK CORE comes with a rechargeable CORE battery. Like other Petzl Headlamps it can run on either the CORE rechargeable battery or three AAA/LR03 batteries without an adapter.
  • ANY USER-FRIENDLY: The ACTIK is simple to use. And practical. Single button for quick and easy selection of brightness or light color. LOCK function to avoid accidentally turning it on during transit or storage. reflective headband for night visibility.
  • RED LED: Red lighting preserves night vision and prevents members of a group from blinding each other.

Special Feature: Shock and vibration resistant


Color: Red (Past Season)


Power Source: Battery Powered


Light Source Type: LED


Material: Plastic


Special Feature: ‎Shock and vibration resistant


Color: ‎Red (Past Season)


Power Source: ‎Battery Powered


Light Source Type: ‎LED


Material: ‎Plastic


White Brightness: ‎450 Lumens


Included Components: ‎See the description


Product Dimensions: ‎5"D x 4.8"W x 2"H


Voltage: ‎4.2 Volts


Battery Cell Composition: ‎Lithium Ion


Item Weight: ‎4.8 ounces


Number of Batteries: ‎3 AAA batteries required.


Water Resistance Level: ‎Water Resistant


Brand: ‎PETZL


Brightness: ‎450 Lumen


Battery Description: ‎Alkaline


Style: ‎Single


Finish Type: ‎Matte


Light Source Wattage: ‎5 Watts


Mounting Type: ‎Head Mount


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎dynamic outdoor activities


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎25


Manufacturer: ‎Petzl


Size: ‎One Size


Light Output Maximum: ‎450 Lumens


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎4.69 x 4.69 x 1.85 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.14 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎5 x 4.8 x 2 inches


Brand Name: ‎PETZL


Warranty Description: ‎1 year manufacter.


Model Name: ‎Actik® Core


Suggested Users: ‎unisex


Number of Items: ‎1


Part Number: ‎E099GA01


Model Year: ‎2019


Sport Type: ‎Outdoor


Date First Available: June 6, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Worth the money
Size: u Color: Blue/Blue
Amazing headlamp that I utilized for hiking and camp at night. The cost is a bit more than what I wanted to spend, but it is worth every penny! I used it during a hike to Havasu in the wee early morning hours on switchbacks into the canyon, it is bright and will blind someone so be careful if you turn your head towards any hiking buddies. It was perfect for walking around camp at night and in the morning before the sun rose. I charged it prior to the trip and took a set of batteries with me in case it died, but I had no issues with the charge and did not use the extra batteries. The battery lasted from the charge prior to the trip, during the trip and has not needed to be charged again yet (end of July). It is comfortable around the head and adjustable to fit any head size. I did utilize the red lighting as to not wake or disturb others and it was great. I do highly recommend the purchase of this Petzl Actik Core Headlamp, it is not disappointing and I cannot wait to utilize again on my next adventure. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2025 by AshMadd

  • Multiple use headlamp
Size: u Color: Grey/Grey
I've owned about 12 different headlamps over many years of camping and backpacking. This is the best I've owned. I love you can use the rechargeable battery or disposable batteries which makes it very versatile. With the rechargeable battery, you get real good run times. If you stay out of high mode, the battery seems to last forever. Low mode has a super clean wide beam and is plenty for a walk when your eyes adjust. High beam really throws the light out very far. It's incredibly bright. I also like having a red bulb for preserving night vision and decreasing insect attraction. The ability to adjust the angle so you can just wear the light hanging around your neck is genius. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2025 by cafepronto

  • Best for longer trips
Size: u Color: Grey/Grey
I use this on my bike helmet. the medium brightness level is plenty (100 lumins?) and the batteries last way longer, but I can use the lower level if I'm off the bike, and I have brighter to go if I need it. on bikes I recommend two lights: one on your head to Iluminate where you look, and one on the handlebars to illuminate in front of where you're steering. Batteries: Bonus feature: the battery packs for these are removable and rechargeable via USB Micro and are the same form factor as three AAA batteries, so in an emergency you can pick up a pack of standard AAA batteries at a store along your route to get you home. the "Core" battery packs are pricey though, and often sold out where I buy them locally. I typically keep at least 3 in rotation, which I number with sharpie when new. I use them sequentially to ensure I use them equally. by having three to rotate through, when I deplete #1, I replace it with #2, put #1 to charge when I get home, then I still have #3 to replace #2 with while #1 is charging. Battery longevity: I forget how long the medium setting is supposed to last because I mostly only use them an hour at a time and just swap to the next spare when they run out. I think it was something like 8-10 hours, so that's like a week of winter commutes an hour each and like two weeks of summer commutes. You know when they start to wear out because you no longer get the longevity. The style of the headband on these newer models actually unclips at one of the size adjusters, allowing me to thread the band through the ventilation holes of my helmet and re-clip it. the older versions I had to cut the band off and buy hook & loop straps for this, which meant then I couldn't use it off the helmet afterwards. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025 by JonnyB

  • More than you are expecting, it's very cool!
Size: u Color: Green/Green
This headlamp has more features that I realized! It's very cool. There's a small opaque sack that cinches around the lamp to be used as a lantern, and it gives off a lot of light that way! Definitely enough to see your way around a tent or campsite. Lamp can be aimed in small increments in either direction for fine-tuning to meet your needs on the trail (or wherever you're using it). I'm not normally excited about basic gear, but this is the coolest headlamp I've ever had. Very good quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025 by Nicole Bronnee

  • Wish I could have rated this 4.5 stars
Size: u Color: Green/Green
I love the fact that these don't use batteries and the charge lasts a good while for me. I use the dim light when I just need to see where I am going in the cabin, and the brighter light for when I need to see details. I don't use the brightest light. I also like that this model starts out with the dim setting, my original Petzel started out bright and you had to click down to get dimmer settings. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the headband, while extremely comfy, doesn't stay "set". It slides to a bigger size. Where is quality control? It seems like if they had tested it for a few days, they would have corrected this. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025 by Martha Obenour

  • A quality headlamp with light uniformity that a person can depend on working when you need it most.
Size: u Color: Blue/Blue
I believe I spend way more time outdoors after dark than the average person in all kinds of settings (work, mountain hiking, fishing, etc). I have bought probly 50 different headlamps thru the last 30 years and disappointed with most of them. This is my second purchase of this headlamp, not because the other one I bought 4 years ago quit working but because I like it so much that I bought it as a gift for my son. The headlamp is very simple to operate. There are no special procedures. You just toggle thru the 3 levels of white brightness, or hold down on the button to get red and then toggle between constant red or flashing red. The light it produces is very uniform with no dim or bright spots. This makes for very nice visibility and works well for night photography. I have used the headlamp in rain without any problems. I like the rechargeable battery that it comes with which is the same size as 3 AAA batteries that can be used for backup. It's nice knowing that you have a light that isn't going to crap out on you. With other lights I always felt I needed to carry a back up. The headlamp is a good value considering the quality and dependability. If Petzl is listening, there are 2 things that they could do to make this the best headlamp ever. Somehow sew in the short recharge cord into the headband so it's always with the light when a person needs it. Add an amber light since amber attracts even less bugs than red does. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025 by bluetickjr

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