Guide: How to choose your Petzl headlamp

Petzl is a recognized brand in the world of climbing. The famous Petzl climbing harnesses, and all other equipment such as carabiners, quickdraws, mountaineering helmets and Petzl ice axes have proved their worth over time, becoming indispensable products for climbing and mountaineering. But Petzl also makes lighting equipment: the famous Petzl headlamps were originally used in caving. Now used for all outdoor activities, Petzl headlamps are renowned for their top quality and durability. From professional to private use, Petzl offers a wide range of lighting products.

Using the table and explanations below, Snowleader will help you choose the Petzl headlamp which is most suited to you and your needs!

CLASSIC

These headlamps are designed for simple and unspecific use. Light and compact, they are designed for daily activities with the whole family!

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ZIPKA
200 lm


TIKKA
200 lm


TIKKINA
150 lm


TIKKID
20 lm


e+LITE
50 lm

ACTIVE

These headlamps ensure comfortable lighting over time. They are very well suited to outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking, bivouacing and mountaineering.

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MYO
370 lm


ACTIK CORE
200 lm


ACTIK
150 lm

PERFORMANCE

These headlamps are made for active and engaged activities: trail running, technical mountaineering, ski touring... They feature advanced technologies such as Reactive Lighting.

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NAO+
750 lm


REACTIK+
300 lm


REACTIK
220 lm

SPECIALIZED

Thes headlamps are specifically designed for activities such as caving, hunting and fishing (Tactikka models) or sailing.

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TACTIKKA + RGB
250 lm


TACTIKKA
200 lm


DUO S
1 100 lm


DUO Z2
430 lm

CLASSIC RANGE
Petzl headlamps from the Classic range are the leading all-round headlamps! Light and compact, they fit in the palm of your hand and are easy to use. Petzl Classic headlamps will help you in all your daily tasks that require an easy-to-use headlamp for all-round use.  

	ZIPKA	TIKKA	TIKKINA	TIKKID	e+LITE
Max Lumens	200 lm	200 lm	150 lm	20 lm	50 lm
Autonomy	240h	240h	220h	160h	12h
Max Distance	60m	60m	55m	7m	10m
Red Light
Weight	66g	86g	85g	80g	26g
Hybrid concept

ACTIVE RANGE
Petzl headlamps from the Active range will be perfect for you if you are looking for power. These headlamps provide a powerful light beam that lasts over time. Their high capacity battery allows users to practice outdoor activities such as running, hiking, trekking, bivouacing or mountaineering without fear of being caught in the dark.  

	MYO	ACTIK CORE	ACTIK
Max Lumens	370 lm	350 lm	300 lm
Autonomy	50h	160h	260h
Max Distance	105m	95m	90m
Red Light
Weight	168g	82g	92g
Hybrid concept
Constant lightning

PERFORMANCE RANGE
Petzl's headlamps from the Performance range will instantly provide you with powerful lighting that adapts to the surrounding light conditions. These smart lamps are ideal for dynamic and committed outdoor activities such as trail running, mountaineering, ski touring or trekking. 

	NAO+	REACTIK+	REACTIK
Max Lumens	750 lm	300 lm	220 lm	700 lm
Autonomy	15h	10h	12h	10h
Max Distance	140m	110m	65m	110m
Red Light
Weight	185g	115g	115g	105g
Hybrid concept
Constant lightning
Reactive lightning

SPECIALIZED RANGE
Petzl's Specialized range offers headlamps that are adapted to certain sports and practices. Like the Ultra Vario model, designed especially for caving, or the Tactikka models designed for hunters and fishermen. 

	TACTIKKA + RGB	TACTIKKA	DUO S
Max Lumens	250 lm	200 lm	1100 lm
Autonomy	260h	240h	23h
Max Distance	70m	60m	200m
Red light
Weight	85g	86g	370g
Hybrid concept
Constant lightning

REACTIVE LIGHTNING

It is an adaptive lighting system. Thanks to a light sensor placed in the direction of the gaze, the head torch instantly and automatically adjusts the shape of the beam and the lighting power. This system means that you don't have to use your hands, so that you can fully enjoy the activity or concentrate on the course, without having to make tedious adjustments.
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HYBRID CONCEPT

The HYBRID concept allows the new Petzl compact headlamps to run off both the CORE rechargeable battery and 3 AAA/LR03 batteries, without an adapter. A practical solution that allows the user to take advantage of these energy sources depending on use.
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PROGRAMMABLE HEADLAMP

The mobile application MyPetzl Light allows you to program the Reactik+ and nao+ head torches in a simple and quick way: access to the remaining autonomy, activation of a mode for an activity, customization of the lighting and power adjustment.
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CONSTANT LIGHTNING

This technology lets the lighting power remain stable during battery discharge. When the batteries are almost empty, the headlamp automatically switches to low power standby mode to prolong the lighting.
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Petzl headlamp protection:

Petzl headlamps, like all electronic equipment, must indicate their level of protection. The protection level is given by the IP XX index. XX are 2 independent digits that indicate protection against solids and protection against liquids respectively. Petzl headlamps also comply with the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC. This means that they cannot cause any electromagnetic interference with any other equipment that meets this standard. This is called Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Led lighting by Petzl

Petzl headlamps are illuminated by LEDs. Petzl chose LEDs for its appliances because they are more efficient than incandescent bulbs because they:
- Do not use a filament, which results in a more consistent light
- Consume less energy guaranteeing a longer life
- Are available in various shapes and colours

Petzl Optical Systems

Petzl headlamps with LED illumination use a lens to concentrate the light beam in the same direction: forward and to optimize homogeneity. Without such a lens, a power LED emits an 180° radiation. The beam is thus focused and can illuminate further. But for local and wider lighting, Petzl headlamps equipped with a wide angle shutter will diffuse the radiation more widely. The 5mm diameter LEDs have an optical system (lens and reflector), giving them a fixed angle of radiation.