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PETZL ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful, Rechargeable 600 Lumen Light with Red Lighting for Hiking, Climbing, and Camping

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,274 ratings
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Special Feature Rechargeable, Compact
Color Black
Power Source Battery Powered
Light Source Type LED
Material Plastic

About this item

  • 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.

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The rechargeable ACTIK CORE headlamp is ideal for dynamic outdoor activities. It offers up to 450 lumens of power, runs for up 140 hours and features a multitude of lighting options. This headlamp includes our CORE rechargeable battery and, thanks to the HYBRID CONCEPT design, is also compatible with 3 AAA batteries (not included). ACTIK CORE is equipped with a detachable, washable headband with reflective accents and features a single button for easy operation. It’s also compatible with Petzl mounting accessories for helmets and bikes (sold separately).

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ACTIK with rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens, ACTIK CORE provides powerful and comfortable lighting to go with you when you’re running, trekking, or mountaineering. Its phosphorescent reflector makes it easy to find in the dark and red lighting keeps you from blinding those around you when you’re with a group. ACTIK CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and also works with three standard batteries, with its HYBRID CONCEPT design.

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PETZL ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful, Rechargeable 600 Lumen Light with Red Lighting for Hiking, Climbing, and Camping

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Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your actions, decisions and safety. You are responsible for using this product as intended. Before using this equipment, you must read and understand all Instructions For Use (IFU), located with the product and on www.petzl.com; get specific training in its proper use; become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations; and understand and accept the risks involved. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
4,274 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the brightness, battery life, quality and weight of the flashlight. For example, they mention it's bright with 3 brightness settings, has a rechargeable battery and that it'll work well under tropical conditions. Customers also appreciate comfort, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on value.

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128 customers mention114 positive14 negative

Customers like the brightness of the flashlight. They mention that it's very bright when needed, has 3 brightness settings, and has fantastic brilliant lights. The red light is really nice when it'd colder because it doesn't light up their face. The lights themselves are very useful and serve the purposes you need. They also say that the light has a long battery life and the intensity can be adjusted.

"...The control is easy to use and the light output is surprisingly strong. The tilt is easy to work and stays where you put it...." Read more

"...The red light is really nice when it's colder because it doesn't light up your breath and make it impossible to see where you're going...." Read more

"...Hands are free and the light has variable intensity settings. Very cool product." Read more

"...This light is bright enough in average brightness in the dark evenings/night in the highland of Iceland hiking back to camp after a good hunt for..." Read more

89 customers mention73 positive16 negative

Customers like the battery life of the flashlight. They say it has a rechargeable battery that holds a charge for over an hour. Some say the lithium ion battery is great and much better than AAA batteries.

"...yet to seriously challenge the battery life but so far the rechargeable seems quite good. You could always pocket three AAA's for backup...." Read more

"...Not the cheapest light but well worth it and the rechargeable battery it comes with is great." Read more

"...The rechargeable battery makes this much more easy to use." Read more

"...The battery life is decent.My use for headlights are for three things, hiking, hunting and camping...." Read more

79 customers mention58 positive21 negative

Customers like the quality of the headlamp. They say it's an excellent, well-made product, and solid equipment for all types of uses. Some customers also mention that the headband is great and is tougher than it looks.

"I rarely rate anything 5 stars but this seems like a very good piece of gear...." Read more

"...Petzl is tried and true, solid equipment for all types of uses. Cold weather, no problem. The battery last a really long time. Highly recommend!" Read more

"Overall this is a great headlamp. Very bright on the brightest setting, red light vision is nice as well...." Read more

"...So take all that into account when I say, this is a very subpar headlamp. Here are the problems.1. The button is annoying...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the flashlight. They say it's light enough to wear for long periods, and not bulky at all. Customers also mention that it'll recharge quickly and is easy to transport.

"...It is light, comfortable, simple to use and not to mention very bright in maximum brightness. The battery life is decent...." Read more

"...Pros- lightweight, more solid headband than Black Diamond equivalent, Core battery concept is neat, simple button functionality...." Read more

"Pro's: - Lightweight (75 Grams) and very comfortable to wear - Comes with rechargable CORE battery removing the need to buy countless..." Read more

"Excellent lightweight light. Very easy to use with 3 white light settings and 2 red settings...." Read more

28 customers mention23 positive5 negative

Customers like the performance of the flashlight. For example, they say it works well, serves the purposes they need, and is rechargeable. Some mention that the red light works great and is very powerful. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of the product.

"...strap across the crown of the head but the single is comfortable and works well; it's easy to adjust too...." Read more

"I've used this on many runs through forests/parks at night and it works very well...." Read more

"...in the back of garage cabinets and a multitude of other tasks, this works great. Hands are free and the light has variable intensity settings...." Read more

"I use it for work, it works great." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the flashlight. They mention that it is very comfortable to wear, easy to wear and fits comfortably.

"...the B-D also had a strap across the crown of the head but the single is comfortable and works well; it's easy to adjust too...." Read more

"...It is light, comfortable, simple to use and not to mention very bright in maximum brightness. The battery life is decent...." Read more

"...issues with the battery length, recharging was a breeze, was comfortable on my head for long hours.10/10...." Read more

"...3 brightness settingsWhite and Red lightRed strobeComfortableLong throw for an led headlamp..." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the flashlight easy to use. They mention that the control is easy to operate, the light output is surprisingly strong, and it's simple. Some say that the switch is easy even with gloves on. They also appreciate the click action and the ability to toggle through settings. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use of this rechargeable headlamp.

"...The control is easy to use and the light output is surprisingly strong. The tilt is easy to work and stays where you put it...." Read more

"...The rechargeable battery makes this much more easy to use." Read more

"...It is light, comfortable, simple to use and not to mention very bright in maximum brightness. The battery life is decent...." Read more

"...You can tilt the light and the click action is easy. The headband is great. Fully adjustable...." Read more

22 customers mention10 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the flashlight. Some mention it's worth every penny, a good headlight for the price, and well worth the wait. Others say it'd not be used for extended hikes at night, the price is a little high, and the case is cheap.

"...The price was great.Replacing a very old Black Diamond with this headlamp was a big upgrade...." Read more

"...Highly recommend. Not the cheapest light but well worth it and the rechargeable battery it comes with is great." Read more

"...More money then some headlights but worth every penny" Read more

"...The elastic is gummy with very little stretch. Poor quality of material for the price." Read more

I like it so far.
4 Stars
I like it so far.
Easy to use, you don't need to carry an instruction manual to operate (some brands of headlamps have too many features for easy use)Water resistant enough for snow, sleet, & light rain in my winter experienceRechargeable battery pack (micro USB) with option to use AAA batteries as well3 brightness settingsWhite and Red lightRed strobeComfortableLong throw for an led headlampBattery life on high lasts about 2 hours.Medium or high setting needed for outdoors. Low can be useful indoors or shelter.Option to turn this into a lantern with additional purchaseHigh setting can light up my dogs reflective boots from 100 feet or so.I use almost daily for dark dog walks in the winter. Plan on taking with for backpacking and camping as well.Con: More expensive than most other brands and modelsSummary: The Pros definitely out weigh the 1 Con. Great for everyday, hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. You may get different results based on use.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY strong light.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I rarely rate anything 5 stars but this seems like a very good piece of gear. I suspect it will hold up over time but only time will have that answer. The price was great.

Replacing a very old Black Diamond with this headlamp was a big upgrade. The control is easy to use and the light output is surprisingly strong. The tilt is easy to work and stays where you put it.

I recently used it to repair some wiring under a trailer and literally forgot that I was wearing it at times. I was rolling around on a creeper with this on and it was great; much better than a flashlight for the work at hand.

Low on this headlamp is almost as strong as high was on the B-D. "Medium" is more than adequate for working in dark areas and for walking at night.

For walking, if it's a very dark night and other external light is are minimal, low is probably enough and red is an option if you really want to preserve your night vision.

High is very powerful; very.

The single head strap was different for me since the B-D also had a strap across the crown of the head but the single is comfortable and works well; it's easy to adjust too.

I've yet to seriously challenge the battery life but so far the rechargeable seems quite good. You could always pocket three AAA's for backup.

People who use headlamps a lot may have better choices or different opinions but, for the money, this seems like an excellent option for the casual user.
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jammer2099
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I started to deliver food and it can be very dark in some places. I tried using a flashlight but carrying food and the light at the same time came get complicated. So I decided to try a headlight. My parents had an old one with a light bulb in it. No brightness adjustment and it was just not bright enough. This light came recommended; I think from Wirecutter but I really can’t remember. So far, best decision ever. I can adjust the brightness as it gets darker from early evening to late night. The brightest setting, I can use to see the building numbers/letters on apartment blocks from far away without being super bright if I accidentally hit someone’s window. The red setting allows me to see so I don’t trip when a customers wants to meet outside. The red doesn’t blind them. The light itself can be aimed ahead or angled down so it shines just in front of my feet.

I can see this being very useful in the situations it was made for too. Hiking, in caves, etc.. I used it in a garage working on my car. The light there wasn’t bright and the hood of the car blocked it out even more. I changed the brake pads on all 4 wheels and replaced car head and fog lights. Took about 4 hours total and light lasted on the brightest setting.

Highly recommend. Not the cheapest light but well worth it and the rechargeable battery it comes with is great.
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Running
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I've used this on many runs through forests/parks at night and it works very well. The red light is really nice when it's colder because it doesn't light up your breath and make it impossible to see where you're going. The rechargeable battery makes this much more easy to use.
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Cal Bears '70
5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, bright and long battery life (rechargeable)
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
This is such an improvement over the head lamp I bought 20 years ago. I use it for the usual things, plus for some things I wouldn't have previously considered. When painting inside, clearing webs and dust from crown moulding, finding stuff under the house, reading in bed without waking my wife, finding stuff in the back of garage cabinets and a multitude of other tasks, this works great. Hands are free and the light has variable intensity settings. Very cool product.
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Sverrir
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I own 3 other headlight and this is today my favorite one. It is almost perfect and If I could, I would give it 4 1/2 star but Amazon does not offer that option. It is light, comfortable, simple to use and not to mention very bright in maximum brightness. The battery life is decent.

My use for headlights are for three things, hiking, hunting and camping. I tent to use the average brightness in most scenarios in most of my headlights. This light is bright enough in average brightness in the dark evenings/night in the highland of Iceland hiking back to camp after a good hunt for Pink foot geese. The last trip I went with this light we hiked back to camp for over 5 hours and the battery did not show any sign that it would be signing off. I also purchased PETZL, NOCTILIGHT, Protective Lantern and Carrying Case for PETZL Headlamps which I use inside my tent or to protect my headlight. This combo is good for people which hikes or hunts and spends days away from civilization.

The only complain I have about this light is that I miss the feature to have the possibility of both blue and green light, but I could have bought other product from PETZL with such features so maybe I should not be complaining :)
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J. Cogswell
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lithium Ion rechargeable battery is great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The light is nice & bright with 3 brightness setting. I use it for all sorts of projects that require more light.

The lithium ion battery is great as I don't have to feed it batteries. I had been borrowing my wife's Petzl headlamp and I was going through batteries like crazy.

The option to use the rechargeable battery or regular batteries is a great option.
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Amber Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t go wrong with Petzl
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
My old headlamp also a Petzl I have had for 15 years. It’s camped, hiked, worked on cars, used for cross stitching and crafts, the pit bull pup chewed it up a bit and it still worked and still does.

I bought this new one to spruce up my gear. It’s great and so much brighter than my old one. Loving the rechargeable battery that came with it. Petzl is tried and true, solid equipment for all types of uses. Cold weather, no problem. The battery last a really long time. Highly recommend!
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D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2022
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Love the different settings and how super bright this can get and how much area it can cover. Comfortable to wear
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Fer
5.0 out of 5 stars Vale lo que cuesta
Reviewed in Spain on May 26, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Gran frontal. La uso para correr y aguanta mucho la batería. Además algo que no tenía mi anterior frontal es que cuando queda poca batería no se apaga sino que se reduce la intensidad de la luz. Es muy cómoda y ligera.
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Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars lampada frontale
Reviewed in Italy on March 7, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Cercavo una lampada per usarla quando mi capita di fare dei lavori di riparazione. Dopo aver usato prodotti economici ho optato per un prodotto più professionale. La qualità costruttiva si percepisce anche se "leggera" come plastica. Ottima luminosita, al minimo ti consente di lavorare senza alcun problema. Batteria ricaricabile. Nasce per un uso sportivo ma io la consiglio anche per lavoro e per emergenza
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Reuben
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good purchase.
Reviewed in India on December 28, 2021
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I initially had the Petzl MYO RXP for over 8 years but due to a battery leak had to let it go. Doing my fair bit of research I narrowed on the ACTIK CORE 450 lumen. It comes with a rechargeable battery and that is a great initiative from Petzl. Petzl brightness never disappoints and the red light function is wonderful. I am yet to test its waterproof ratings but would not be disappointed. Worth the purchase.
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markopolo
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2020
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
This is a brilliant head torch. I'm a milkman, who does over 200 deliverys a night, 6 nights a week. In towns and out in the country, so this is an essential bit of kit for me to carry out my job safely in the dark, and it does it very well.

After previously owning the LED lenser H7R.2 and being reasonably happy with it. The Petzl Actik Core blows it out of the water in nearly every department.

On first inspection, i thought the shell was quite flimsy and light. But that didn't worry me to much after i saw how bright the light was. More so than the Lenser, plus it reaches a wider area. It enables me to see any potential obstacle infront of me. There are 3 light settings, and it is very simple to use, with no fancy gadgets. I found the Lenser quite clumpy and awkward with far to many different settings which you don't need.

During the darker winter months, i need a torch that is comfortable and durable because i will need to wear it for 7 hours straight some nights. This is comfortable, and holds charge no problem (so long as it's not on the maximum setting all night!)

It does a good job of keeping the rain out. Also you can put it in your rucksack, and not worry about it accidentally switching on.
Charging is simple, it's USB. The strap can be easily adjusted also.

It is very handy to use around the home as well.

To sum up, i have had this 9 months and it's great. If you want a no frills headtorch, that is very bright and reliable. BUY THIS!
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