PETZL, TACTIKKA Headlamp, CORE 450 Lumens, with ACCU CORE, Black

Due to the lack of a red light on my current headlamp, I decided to purchase this one. My purchase of this Petzl would not have cost me the $70 I paid online if I had been able to see it in a store. I might have paid $20 instead. As you can see when you shut the battery compartment, the battery and terminals are visible through the gaps in the enclosure, which means this lamp doesn't seem to be quite water-resistant. When it's cold outside, it looks like the case will break if you try to open or close it. The 310 lumen Quantum headlamp I got from Harbor Freight is a much better light and costs only ten dollars, too! At low settings, it lights up twice as bright as this thing does at high settings. Although the option to use the supplied lithium rechargeable battery or 3 AAA batteries is a decent feature, it's likely the battery is of inferior quality and stops taking a charge after a few cycles of use, based on the lack of quality of this overpriced piece of plastic. This might cost me $20, which I said I might pay. It was not what I expected. Whether you keep them or not, I like quality products. A product of this quality is not available.

Malani Bell

| Aug 05, 2020

I really like that it is rechargeable and has a pretty good battery life. There are plenty of bright lights and they're easy to use. When you need AA batteries in a hurry, this is a great solution. One thing I don't like is the fact there is no external charging port you need to open the light to charge it, and remove the battery to do so. That brings me to my other negative, which is how cheaply made Every time I pop the light open to charge it, I worry that I will break the light.

Elias Whitehead

| Sep 21, 2020

There is one user who claimed it can't be waterproof or stand up for long term because it is built in a way that the battery is visible. A defective unit must have been delivered to them. When the battery terminal is closed, you cannot see it at all. Another reviewer said the button was awful and had a soft/squishy feeling to it without a clear or firm "button" feeling. I know what this reviewer is talking about in terms of frustration, so I suspect this may be a defective unit. red button centered in it is exemplary. The button is clearly defined, easy to push, the unit has a strong response to the push and is easy to press.

There was a complaint that the settings were complex from another user. There is a possibility that this person is just thick, or there is a possibility that it is a For 3 levels of brightness, you press the button for red mode, you hold it down. The message is fairly straightforward. Despite its lightweight design, this headlamp feels secure and secure, and I really love the fact that it can be both recharged AND the batteries you use can be normal AAAs. My only complaint about this headlamp is that it does not have a charger built into it. You have to remove the batteries in order The ability to plug in a USB cable would have been useful when using this lantern as a lantern in a tent, or as a lantern in an emergency place like camp or hiking. The AAAs can be combined instead of being separate. The disadvantage of that is that it might not be waterproof, but smartphone companies have learned how to do both so this should too be able. It gives me comfort knowing that Petzl is a very well-established company, so I will be able to contact them for future support when I need it. My experience with them so far hasn't been positive, but in theory, they should be helpful. I'm sorry. It would be nice to see products like this presented with an "old-fashioned" aesthetic, to be sure, but I really mean "vintage/classic. " There's a plastic feeling to the material. The article is "tactical / technical" As for fashion, I like to stick to classic styles like leather, metals, matte plastics, and earthy colors, as well as classic materials like leather. This seems to be the case for most hikers. It is not clear to me why the industry has long embraced the tech aesthetic. While we wait, we'll make do with this.

Aylin Pruitt

| Nov 22, 2020

There is a bright, very bright light that this thing can produce It took me some time to learn how to use it effectively so that I could As part of my application, I will do attic crawling and repairs. If the distance between my eyes and the subject is greater than 6 feet, I only use the brightest setting. There are times when you can forget it is there because it's small, weighs almost nothing and is easy to forget it's there. My habit is to charge it next to my cell phone when I feel a need to use it. If you need to work in tight quarters, it can be a great companion. On a fishing trip, I plan to test night vision, even though I'm not usually a night vision user.

Addilyn Carr

| Apr 29, 2021

The electric light is appealing to me for several reasons, including the hybrid battery system, the lumens, and the It is impossible to turn on the light due to the switching system. In spite of the fact that there is an obvious switch at the top, it is very difficult to find the precise pressure point. The switch is mushy and resistant to pressure, so switching the device on often requires several seconds. Upon receiving all three of these units, I returned two of them (2 were gifts, and both parties were unhappy with the switch). Compared to the core 300, the core 300 provides excellent switching capability.

Rory Vasquez

| Nov 23, 2020

One of my neighbors says, "Now there's a headlight!" I like your brightness very much. Commuting and everyday use is easy with this bag. I already had the cord and wall wart from my phone, but it doesn't come with these things. It is not possible to keep the battery on high for very long. The device uses only 3 x AAA batteries, and doesn't work as well under 3 x AAA batteries The lithium in 10F is a rare earth element. Even so, it's convenient that we can charge it every day. It is much brighter than the old Petzl XP and Tactikka I was using. Due to its quick draining ability and the fact that it must be opened or the battery removed to recharge, it probably won't be my first choice for a tent.

Talon Pratt

| Apr 02, 2021

To prevent the switch from accidentally turning on inside the pack, the switch could contain a lockout feature. This could not happen so I had to buy the Petzl case for it to prevent it. In this case, the case takes up more space, but the protection it provides prevents dead batteries. It is still a very good headlight, other than this provision.

Melani Hubbard

| Apr 05, 2021

I used it to work in the oil field, so the battery life wasn't very good for me.

Carlos Jefferson

| Aug 03, 2020