Petzl Head Torches and Head Lamps

Head Torches for Hiking, Trekking, Travel, Camping and all your 'hands free' lighting needs.

When hiking or trekking, a headlamp is an essential piece of equipment, useful for setting up a tent or following a trail in the dark.
A headlamp should meet the needs of these activities while being lightweight and compact enough to not take up much room in your pack.

Below is a selection of Petzl Headtorches from our online shop.

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	Petzl E Lite RRP £25 Our Price £19.99		Petzl Myo XP RRP £55 Now£49.99

	Petzl Tikka RRP £27 Our Price £21		Petzl Zipka RRP£27 Our Price £23.99

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Petzl Headtorches and Lamps for Hiking and Trekking.

The Petzl advantages:

Featuring the latest in lighting technology:new generation 5mm LED and high-output LED.
An excellent balance between weight and lighting performance: lightweight, compact and efficient (using AA/LR6 and AAA/LR03 batteries).
Dependable: all models are water resistant (for use in rain and snow) and have long burn times. The BELT versions allow the battery pack to be kept out of the cold to help maintain battery life.

Recommendation: Petzl Tikka

Petzl Head Torches and Night Running

When running at night on trails, through fields, forests and hills, performance lighting is a must to help ensure a more enjoyable and safer run. Whether you are running a race or simply on a night training run, choosing the right headlamp is crucial.

The Petzl advantages:

Versatile lighting:

Proximity lighting with a flood beam for a wide field of vision,
Long range focused lighting to see the terrain or trail ahead.

Comfort:

Stable and balanced on the head,
the weight worn on the head is no greater than 200 g,
Versions with remote battery packs weigh less than 100 g on the head.

Constant lighting : regulated models keep the lighting level at the same brightness for an entire night run.

Recommendations: myo XP;

Petzl Head Torches for Climbing & mountaineering

Climbing in the mountains often requires travelling a night. A headlamp is standard equipment for these types of outings.
A headlamp must produce efficient lighting in harsh conditions, without being bulky or too heavy when wearing it when it's packed away.

The Petzl advantages :

Featuring the latest lighting technology : high-output LED.
Versatile lighting : the user can quickly switch from wide proximity lighting to a long-range focused beam (to find the beginning of a route or shelter etc...)
Excellent balance between weight and lighting performance : powerfull lighting with lightweight, compact design (use AA/LR6 or AAA/LR03 batteries).
Dependable : all models are water resistant (rain, snow, etc...) and have a long burn times.
The BELT version allows the battery pack to be kept out of the cold, helping to maintain battery life.

Recommendations: Zipka (3LED); Tikka plus (4LED); ELite; Tikka XP; Myo XP;

Stealing light, Part of an article by Vincent Delebarre -Ultra runner

" Well, eventually I had to turn on my headlamp, and frankly, it was great to see! I also remember an earlier moment in the same race. I was descending from Champel, between the Vosaz Pass and Contamines, hurrying to meet up with another companion. I don't know what kind of device he had, but he took advantage of my lighting to step into my stride. Hey! Stealing my light, I said to myself (but not to him). I was actually putting him in the shade (in the real sense of the word), and so I was able to get ahead.

Having a great piece of equipment on your head truly means having peace of mind. And it has to last. Range and being waterproof are important. That's why I particularly love the MYOBELT XP. The connector system lets me easily change batteries at an aid station without removing the headlamp from my head - exactly what I need. It's a little heavier, but definitely my first choice. The battery pack is perfect for getting through a long stretch of the night (like between Chapieux and Courmayeur) with a strong and regulated light.

Whether we are afraid of the night or not, whether we're sure-footed or not, whether we're cleverer than the others or not, light quality remains a factor in the success of your race. Not only to maximize speed, but also to save the energy you might have to spend focusing on the traps of the nocturnal terrain.

So, whether you're a night runner or not, I'll see you on August 24 for this festival in Italy, Switzerland and France. With 3500 revelers expected, there is a promise of a beautiful festival of dancing lights".

Vincent Delebarre.

Vincent Delebarre won the Mont-Blanc Ultra-trail in 2004, and was on the podium in 2005 (second) and in 2006 (3rd). He also won the Diagonale des fous on La Reunion island, in 2006.

The race's rules precise that every competitor must have a backup light, in case his running headlamp fails. The compact and lightweight emergency headlamp e+LITE is perfect for that.

Article courtesy of Petzl.

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