Petzl Actik Core Lamp - 2021
Our Take
Headlamps are an integral part of any mountaineers kit, but they're a piece that's often overlooked. But as a rechargeable, compact, multi-beam headlamp with red lighting, The Petzl Actik Core Headlamp checks every box.
The rechargeable ACTIK CORE headlamp offers 450 lumens of power, which, along with its multi-beam design, makes it ideal for dynamic outdoor activities like mountaineering, running, hiking and backpacking. Red lighting preserves night vision and prevents members of a group from blinding each other. The reflective headband provides night visibility. ACTIK CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and is also compatible with three AAA/LR03 batteries (not included), thanks to the HYBRID CONCEPT design.
Dustin Wittmier, RMI Guide
The Petzl Actik Core headlamp has good battery life and if you purchase a second rechargeable battery, you never need AAA batteries for your headlamp again.
Features
- Lightweight, compact and bright:
- 450 lumens at 75 g - Two beam patterns (flood or mixed) and several white brightness levels meet the need for high-performance lighting in dynamic outdoor activities: proximity or distance vision and rapid movement
- red lighting preserves night vision and prevents members of a group from blinding each other
- reflective headband for night visibility - Rechargeable and easy to use:
- CORE battery charges via micro USB port
- HYBRID CONCEPT design: ACTIK CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and also works with three standard batteries
- single button for quick and easy selection of brightness or light color
- detachable, washable headband
- LOCK function to avoid accidentally turning it on during transit or storage - Compatible with mounting accessories that allow the lamp to be attached to any kind of helmet, or to a bicycle
Features
Brightness: 450 lumens (ANSI/PLATO FL 1)Weight: 75 g
Beam pattern: flood or mixed
Energy: 1250 mAh CORE rechargeable battery (included)
Charging time: 3 h
Battery compatibility: alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable
Certification(s): CE
Watertightness: IPX4 (weather-resistant)
References
References | E099GA00 | E099GA01 |
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Color(s) | black | red |
Guarantee | Lamp: 5 years; CORE rechargeable battery: 2 years or 300 charging cycles | Lamp: 5 years; CORE rechargeable battery: 2 years or 300 charging cycles |
Inner Pack Count | 1 | 1 |
Price | $69.95 | $69.95 |
Lighting performance
Lighting performance as defined by the ANSI/PLATO FL 1 protocol | |||||
Lighting color | Lighting levels | Brightness | Distance | Burn time | Reserve |
white | MAX BURN TIME | 6 lm | 8 m | 130 h | - |
STANDARD | 100 lm | 45 m | 8 h | 2 h | |
MAX POWER | 450 lm | 90 m | 2 h | 3 h | |
red | continuous | 2 lm | 5 m | 60 h | - |
strobe | visible at 700 m for 400 h |

Actik Core Lamp - 2021
Works great and is perfect for night or early morning hikes. It's rechargeable on the battery itself so you don't need to plugin the actual headlamp (the battery has it's on micro usb port) and it lasts for quite a while without a problem. I've enjoyed the headlamp since I've received it and plan to carry it with me to Mt Rainier in August.