Petzl Unisex's Stirnlampe Actik Core Black, One Size

I bought this Petzl Actik Core (the one with the built-in, but replaceable, rechargeable battery) head torch in October 2018, so I have had three years' use out of it, and it's still going strong. Let's start with the key question: if I lost it, would I buy another one? Yes, immediately. I give my reasons below.I use a head torch every day in the autumn and winter months for walking my dog early in the morning, typically well before 06:30, at which time it is still pitch-black outside. As we walk mostly in woodland with overhanging trees, it can be gloomy even at dusk/dawn in spring and summer. In this environment a torch is useful for picking out detail you would otherwise miss (horse poo, for example). I already owned a Petzl Tikka XP2 and a couple of Petzl Tikkina models, but the Actik has turned out to be a genuinely useful upgrade over these other head torches.Most importantly (and somewhat unexpectedly) the Actik Core is far more convenient to charge than the others. Charging a Tikka/Tikkina is simply a matter of opening it, removing three AAA batteries, clipping them into the charger, switching it on, then removing the batteries and re-inserting them into the torch an hour or two later. The Actik Core is just easier: open, plug in micro-usb cable, wait until the light turns green to signify that it is fully charged, then unplug. It shouldn't make that much difference, and yet it does. And of course you can plug the Actik Core in anywhere you have a micro-usb charger, such as in the car or at work.The Actik Core throws more light than the Tikka XP2, but quantifying the amount produced is difficult. I can say that it gives broad and bright illumination at 20-30 yards on the woodland paths along which we walk, and in more open country has a throw of well over 50 yards, maybe 70-80? If you want something to light up large areas of ground half a mile away then I would suggest that you get something beefier, but for my purposes the Actik Core is more than adequate.What else? The headstrap is comfortable, works well, and is easy to adjust. The body of the torch appears to be completely waterproof; the hapless hound and I go out in all weathers, including persistent rain, and the Actik Core has taken it all in its stride. The torch is so light that I don't notice it when I'm wearing it. In terms of operating modes, clicking the button takes you through three different light intensities, which is useful when you want less light for close-up work. I don't use the red light modes, but they seem to work fine.The battery lasts for three or four days of 30-minute walks at full brightness before I need to recharge, which is in line with the two hours that Petzl says you should expect. Practically speaking, I try to remember to plug it in every other day when I come back from our walk. The torch is in near-perfect condition despite three winters of steady albeit not particularly challenging use.The only downside to this product that I can see that it is pricier than Chinese competitors. I actually bought one of those (for less than half the price of the Actik Core) that had really good reviews on Amazon. That product failed after I dropped it a couple of feet onto the floor, only a few weeks after I bought it. All of my Petzl torches have taken much worse abuse than that and are still going. Lesson learned: buying cheap is a false economy.

Purchased as a reserve/backup headtorch for upcoming ultra marathon.Used for the first time last night on a 5.5 hour night run. Ended up using it for about 4 hours on medium brightness, and then max brightness for the last couple of miles on a particularly technical section. Comments:(1) very comfortable headband with a secure fit(2) more than bright enough on medium setting, with a useful max setting which lit up the tech section really well(3) decent battery life as per the claims on the packaging(4) easy to angle the beam and no need to adjust during the run(5) appears to have a fairly robust construction(6) less than half the cost of its predecessorBased on my first experience it will be my first choice for the race.

I bought this as I run mostly at night on urban roads, and some areas have very poor lighting e.g. alleyways or some back roads, when running through poorly lit areas you have to either slow right down or take a leap of faith and hope there is nothing to trip you upI really wanted a rechargeable light so this is the first plus for me, the fact it can take AAA batteries as well is a big plus as I don't have to fork out £25 for another petzl core battery for emergencies (fyi when the battery "runs out" it switches to reserve mode for 3 hrs so you don't get completely plunged into darkness)It's comfortable to wear either on your head or over a hat. I found it very easy and intuitive to use while running. There is only one button -1st,2nd and 3rd click are dimmest to brightest of white light, with the 4th switching it off. 1 long press switches to red, then another press switches to flashing. In use this is really easy and good for flicking it on and off as you run through darker sectionsCan't vouch for longevity yet but it's guaranteed for 5yrs (battery for 1yr)Light on brightest setting seems like it would be bright enough for any purpose , setting 2 is bright enough for urban runningFeel like I made exactly the right choice and got the right tool for the job

Comfortable to use. Lasts well for intended use case. I’ve used it for walking the dogs in winter, trail running, camping and also found it handy for painting and decorating. Great bit of kit as expected from Petzl.

I was half sceptical about buying this product as some reviews mention flimsy design and the product breaking early into its use.I have now used mine for several months and very happy with the battery life, the brightness. Yes the unit itself feels cheep but then it’s light weight and I have used it in all weather rain, sun and cold and it’s performed really well with no issues.Overall I would recommend this product for general trail and night runs in all weather.Perhaps not built well enough for tougher use!

Great little headlight, good brightness, battery life and lightness. There may be headtorches that beat this on one or two of those but this is a good balance.Took one star off as I purchased this to replace an old petzl headtorch and the new head strap is nowhere near as good. Material feels less stretchy and durable and as a result is also less comfortable to wear. Don’t think I would have noticed this as an issue if it wasn’t for a direct comparison to an older model.

This is the third one we have bought - one each and one for our friend. Lightweight, excellent light and very confortable to wear. The re-chargeable battery is very easy to access and charge. I use my torch to read in bed and the battery life is more than adequate.

Very focused light beam. Battery life is really good. Easy to charge via USB, but the cable supplied is very short. Very pleased with the headlamp and a huge improvement on cheaper versions. Lightweight and not bulky. Like it very much!

Très bon produit je recommande à l'usage

Obacht, dies ist keine der vielen Fake-Rezensionen, die inzwischen die Plattformen im Internet dominieren. Ich schreibe die Rezension vorbehaltlos aus Begeisterung, weil sie für alle meine Anforderungen an eine Stirnlampe erfüllt und zudem vergleichsweise günstig ist. Stirnlampen gibt es in der Preisklasse von etwa EUR 20-200. Ich selbst neige dazu, aus Prinzip nur aus dem Premiumsegment zu kaufen, egal worum es geht. Wichtig waren mir: Akkuleistung, Helligkeit, Rotlicht (zum Sternebeobachten), Feuchtigkeitsresistenz (tauchen werde ich mit diesem Stirnband nicht, aber Kondenzwasser und Regen sollten der Lampe nicht anhaben können), geringes Gewicht. Die PETZLE Actik Core erfüllt alle meine Ansprüche zu 100%: 3 Helligkeitsstufen, wobei die hellste Stufe einer LED Hochleistungstaschenlampe (die ich meist zusätzlich im Rucksack habe) wenig nachsteht. Die beiden geringeren Helligkeitsstufen reichen im Normalfall locker aus. Selbst das Rotlich hellt die Umgebung ausreichend auf, wenn es richtig dunkel ist. Das Stirnband ist bequemt. Der Winkel der Leuchte lässt sich optimal ausrichten (mehr Licht in der Ferne für einfache Strecken und Wege, mehr Licht vor den Füßen, bei Stolpergefahr etc.). Ich war mehrer Mal mit dem Stirnband unterwegs. Der Akku hat jeweils mehrere Stunden gehalten und hat mich nie in Schwierigkeiten gebracht. Das Wechselakku-Konzept gibt für längere Wanderungen ein gutes Gefühl. Preis-Leistung (ca. EUR 50-60) ist absolut angemessen.

My favourite headlamp. Rechargeable is the way to go. It’s super bright and lightweight. It has a comfortable headband and a pretty loud whistle built into the headband. I for sure recommend this headlamp to everyone who asks me about it. Price seems high but worth every penny. Also takes AAA batteries if you get in a bind, and can’t charge it for some reason.

una pila frontale facilissima da usare, molto versatile, priva di fronzoli, con tre livelli di illuminazione e un livello antiabbagliamento, il livello massimo è molto efficace per il trekking e la movimentazione al buio, esteticamente buona con la colorazione nera e le dimensioni contenute, ottima la possibilità di avere una batteria ricaricabile in dotazione oppure l'opzione di normali mini stilo, la durata sembra buona ma non posso confermare i tempi esatti, il prezzo è tra i migliori, rapporto qualità prezzo soddisfacente, imballaggio impeccabile, spedizione velocissima.

買うならペルツと決めてたから大満足。ケービングもやるのになぜか、今まで買わなかった。