The Petzl Actik Core is the head torch we recommend to most people. It's bright enough for night hikes and runs, light enough to forget you're wearing it, and rechargeable, so there is no need to buy batteries.
625 lumens when you need it. Full power throws a beam up to 115 metres. The 100-lumen standard setting runs for about 7 hours, plus a 2-hour reserve, and the lowest setting lasts up to 100 hours around camp.
Two ways to power it. It comes with Petzl's 1250mAh CORE battery, which charges by USB-C in about 3.5 hours. If the battery runs out on the hill, it also takes three AAA batteries.
Red light and a choice of beams. Use the wide beam for close-up jobs, the mixed beam for seeing down the path, and red light to keep your night vision without dazzling anyone.
Ideal for running, wild camping, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and emergency kits.
Specifications
| Max brightness | 625 lumens (450 lumens on AAA) |
| Beam distance | Up to 115m |
| Burn time | 2h on max, 7h + 2h reserve on standard, up to 100h on low |
| Red light | 2 lumens, up to 60h |
| Battery | CORE 1250mAh rechargeable, or 3 x AAA |
| Charging | USB-C, about 3.5 hours (cable not included) |
| Weight | 88g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Colours | Black or green |
| Guarantee | 5 years on the lamp, 2 years or 300 charges on the battery |
Want something even lighter? The Flextail Tiny Helio 600Z weighs just 59.5g, or browse all our head torches.
Free delivery to mainland UK on all orders over £80.
