Headlamps
Product 2018
Femme, Homme, Enfant

Petzl Actik Core

The Actik Core for everyday (night) use; trekking, trail running, mountaineering and any sport that would benefit from a lightweight quality light.

 

Even if the 350 lumens power is a bit limited its practicality and its two battery options provides a lamp for adventures. You can either use three AAA/LR03 batteries or even better, a rechargeable Core battery. Petzl says that this battery can economize on 900 ordinary batteries. The environmental impact seems questionable because you need to calculate the impact of a rechargeable battery: manufacture, electricity production for recharging and recycling (research and calculations need to be done). At any rate, if you are far from any electrical source you know that you can always replace it with ordinary batteries in an emergency.

 

We used the Actik Core for trail running and trekking. We really appreciated its 80g (battery included) and its compactness. We deliberately treated it roughly and used it in the rain (guaranteed 5 years). There was no weakness, or loss of waterproofness. The battery cover isn’t that reassuring to open, you get the feeling you’ll break it.

 

Once open you can recharge with a USB cable. It has a 300 times recharging capacity (guaranteed 1-year). Charging time is fast. Batteries are easy to put in, and the + and – are easily visible.

 

The narrow headband fulfills its job of head hold and lightness. Easy to adjust thanks to a plastic buckle which slides effortlessly. On the other side of this buckle there is a mini safety whistle that produces a surprising 100 decibels if needed: ultra-lightweight, performant and reassuring. The headband has reflective details, the “Core Actif” name, but it would’ve been more useful to introduce more reflective areas to be more visible.

 

It is comfortable to wear, easy to forget, the only ‘hot spot’ are where the plastic buckle is, there could be a way of improving its comfort.

 

But it’s the light beams that interest us the most – two beams, wide or powerful mode give clear vision. For trail running we used the 350 lumens power. Petzl gives a 95m distance for two hours of autonomy, which seems realistic. In standard mode (100 lumens) the autonomy goes up to 7-hours. And in the event of a problem you can use the safety mode, a red flashing light, visible at 700m for 350-hours (of course if the battery is charged or the batteries are new).

 

The “red” mode is useful for night vision, for example, useful in refuges so you don’t disturb other people when nipping off to the loo, or if you arrive late. Campers will also like the Noctilight mode that transforms the lamp into a lantern.

 

 

The Actik Core is a versatile, durable and lightweight lamp. A lamp you can always have with you, with satisfactory luminosity for outdoor sports and an autonomy that is suitable for shorter excursions.

"The Actik Core is a versatile, durable and lightweight lamp. A lamp you can always have with you, with satisfactory luminosity for outdoor sports and an autonomy that is suitable for shorter excursions."

Rating

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • ON/OFF ERGONOMICS
    7
  • HEADHOLD
    7
  • COMFORT
    7
  • AUTONOMY
    6
  • POWER
    7

Price : 53,90

Weight

80

Overall Rating

6.80

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