Petzl Actik Core 600 Headlamp

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A lightweight and powerful, rechargeable headlamp, with 3 light settings, and an impressive 600 lumens of power in a torch that weighs less than 100 grams.  

Petzl says: 

Powerful, rechargeable, and easy-to-use headlamp with red lighting. 600 lumens

ACTIK® with a 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, thanks to its HYBRID CONCEPT design.

The headtorch comes with Petzel’s rechargeable Core battery which charges with a micro-USB, so you can charge the torch almost anywhere. This is the headtorch I take away if I’m on a multi-day hike as being able to charge on the go gives me the confidence, that I’m not suddenly running out of charge and potentially finding myself in a dangerous situation.  The headtorch also can be powered with three AAA batteries  

The headband is very stretchy and can be worn for prolonged periods of time without it causing any irritation.

The torch has three main settings 7 lumens, perfect for finding something in your tent, 100 lumens for running and such at dusk, and 600 which is perfect for any night time activities in the full dark. It also has a red light setting for when you don’t want to disturb your camping buddy

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight and powerful: 600 lumens and only 88g

Versatile and comfortable lighting for movement and dynamic activities:

• Wide, uniform beam so you can comfortably see up-close or at your feet
• Mixed beam (flood and focused) allows for proximity and distance vision for movement
• Three white lighting levels: MAX BURN TIME, STANDARD (better power/burn time balance) and MAX POWER
• Continuous red lighting to preserve night vision without blinding those around you, and strobe to signal your location, especially in emergency situations

Easy to use:

• Single button for quick and easy selection of brightness or light color
• Plate allows you to easily orient the lamp in desired direction
• Battery charge indicator shows the battery level each time lamp is turned on or off
• Rechargeable via the type B micro USB port (type B Micro USB charging lead included)
• Useful phosphorescent reflector for locating the lamp in the dark
• LOCK function prevents the lamp from turning on during transit or storage
• Detachable, washable headband that is symmetrical for easy adjustment
• Reflective headband to remain visible at night
• Storage pouch allows it to be transformed into a lantern
• HYBRID CONCEPT design: ACTIK® CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and also works with three AAA/LR03 batteries (not included); it automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance
• Compatible with the HELMET ADAPT and BIKE ADAPT 2 mounts, so you can fix the lamp on a variety of helmet types or a bicycle (1)

(1) WARNING: This lamp is not certified for road use: when used in an area governed by traffic regulations, Petzl lights are not a substitute for required standardized lights.

Lighting Modes:

Performance with Rechargable CORE battery

• Max Burn (white light): 7 lumens / 10 metres / 100 hours
• Standard (white light): 100 lumens / 60 metres / 7 hours (reserve 2h)
• Max Power (white light): 600 lumens / 115 metres / 2 hours
• Continuous (red light): 2 lumens / 5 metres / 60 hours
• Strobe (red light): visible at 700 m for 400 h

Performance with 3 AAA / LR6 batteries

• Max Burn (white light): 7 lumens / 10 metres / 100 hours
• Standard (white light): 100 lumens / 60 metres / 7 hours (reserve 2h)
• Max Power (white light): 600 lumens / 115 metres / 2 hours
• Continuous (red light): 2 lumens / 5 metres / 60 hours
• Strobe (red light): visible at 700 m for 400 h

Specifications

• Brightness: 600 lumens (ANSI/PLATO FL 1)
• Weight: 88 g
• Beam pattern: Flood or mixed
• Energy: 1250 mAh CORE rechargeable battery (included)
• Charging Time: 3 hours
• Battery compatibility: Alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable
• Certification(s): CE
• Watertightness: IPX4 (weather-resistant)

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