PETZL Actik Headlamp - SS21

This is a versatile piece of kit and does exactly what I need it do; from lighting up tight crannies where there is no light to illuminating my garden at night when I am gathering my pack of dogs. The brightness selection levels are handy (you don't need the high beam all the time) and help manage the battery life. The red lamp does a good job of illuminating near space and helps to eliminate dazzle. I bought this as an emergency tool but have ended up using it as an everyday aid. The light projection adjustment is a nice touch too as it allows you to adjust where the beam is needed without having to move your head up and down.The reason I have not given it 5 stars is common to most tools of this kind, as headgear the lighting tech is light years in advance of the brace/strap. It is not uncomfortable but it does leave a ghost impression you are still wearing it even after removal. Still this is an excellent lamp and when brace tech catches up with the light tech I'll be giving it five stars.Buy with confidence

this head torch is great not had long enough to comment on battery life but several setting inc red, Bought for working outside at night and walking my dog we have a spaniel so summer or winter rain or shine we are out for long walks.

I bought this head torch because Petzl have a great reputation and I wanted something that was comfy and effective for when I go on late night walks and hikes in Northumberland. It feels great on and is very comfortable, and the red light, which saves your night-vision a little and prevents you from being unable to see when the head torch is off, works well at short distance.For the white (primary) light, there are 3 settings - basically static, mobile and distance. Statis is the dimmest and is fine for sort of working round the campfire or looking at stuff in your hand, etc., mobile is for when you're actually walking and is strong enough to light up the path ahead, and then distance is the brightest to light up the path or forest to a much higher degree.I think it's ace this and have also bought the rechargeable battery which goes with it; really handy piece of kit!

This product has extended my running season which is normally curtailed by the dark British winter evenings. With it I can run though dark countryside on the medium or high light setting. The red light is also great for photography applications.On full power I'd estimate that it offers between 15-20m of illumination. I probably wouldn't recommend it for fast off-road mountain biking unless the track is well known. It's perfect for running though.The light's angle can be modified by clicking up and down, which is very useful.My only complaint is that it's very uncomfortable. It will leave a big rectangle on your forehead if you wear it for more than 5-10 minutes. I purchased a 'JOEYOUNG Fleece headband' from Amazon to go with it - to be honest I wouldn't be able to use the light without something of this description, therefore I think that Petzl should do something to make the rear of the light more comfortable.It's great for housework too - you may think that you don't have any cobwebs until you turn the lights off and peer into the corners using one of these things!

Does everything you’d want, simple operation, clean design, easy to change beam angle, comfortable strap and batteries last a decent amount of time. Generally you can use this on low and mid power, high brightness is soooo bright!Regarding batteries, don’t be tempted to buy the core version when you can get nearly three times the battery capacity with Amazon Basics AAA batteries and USB charger for less.

Bought this as a gift for my husband last Christmas and it is still going strong. He has been very pleased with it.

Like: the 3 brightness settings, the width of the band, how easy it is to use it. Definitely a good reliable torch, comes with batteries included!Dislike: it sometimes turns itself on in the rucksack, you are aware you’re wearing it as it is fairly “big” so for running not the best.

This is an excellent little torch. With the 3 settings it's works in all types of condition. It's best to keep a spare set of batteries with you though as on full brightness it does tend to eat the quite quickly but when you consider how much light it's putting out that becomes understandable.