Petzl invented the first headlamp in 1972 where attaching a battery case and a lamp to a headband was an innovative idea. This meant that hands could be free and activities could be carried out, all thanks to a beam of light that shone in the direction the wearer was looking.

Ever since, the headlamp has evolved and become a big factor in safety and efficiency. Today, Petzl has a great range of headlamps to respond to the demands of all different situations, from caving and mountaineering to reading in the hut.

We have put together this page to help you choose the best headlamp to suit your needs.

Signal / e+Lite Range

Petzl Signal

• Versatile red safety light
• Should be taken on night time activities in case of emergency
• Blinking and constant lighting modes
• Lasts for 120 hours
• Integrated clip and adjustable strap
• Can be easily attached to your rucksack, belt or jacket.
• 180º multidirectional beam guarantees optimum visibility from up to one kilometre away

Designed For: Running
Also Good For: Trekking

Petzl e+LITE

• Designed to be used in any situation
• Compact and ultra-lightweight
• Comes in a hard case
• Can be stored with its batteries for up to 10 years
• Two white lighting levels
• One red lighting level
• Two flashing modes in red or white for signalling
• Can easily be attached with its clip and elastic band
• Waterproof to 1m
• Provides up to 45 hours lighting

Designed For: Trekking, Mountaineering, Fishing, Ice Climbing, Multi-pitch climbing, Sailing, Hunting, Caving, Trail Running
Also Good For: Sports Climbing, Canyoning, Aid Climbing, Via Faratta

Tikka - Zipka Series

Petzl Tikka

• 3 Led Headlamp
• 120-hour burn time
• Perfect for a day hike or for finding a trail in the dark
• Single lighting level
• Easy to use
• Offers an excellent balance between power and burn time
• Compact and lightweight
• Adjustable and comfortable headband

Designed For: Sport climbing, Via ferrata, Trekking
Also Good For: Fishing, Hunting

Petzl Tikka Plus

• Designed to meet the lighting needs when trekking over a number of days
• 4 LED Headlamp
• Three modes to adapt power and burn time of the light to the activity - Maximum Optimum & Economic
• Flashing mode which can be used to signal the user’s location if needed
• Each of its modes can be selected by using the easy-to-use button
• Lightweight
• Comfortable and adjustable elastic headband

Designed For: Trekking
Also Good For: Mountaineering, Trail running, Hunting, Fishing, Sport climbing

Petzl Tikka XP

• The latest in power and functionality power
• Flashing mode for signalling
• Boost mode which instantly increases the lighting distance to up to 50 meters for up to 20 seconds
• Battery charge indicator light lets you keep track on how much battery life you have remaining
• Instantly switch from a focused beam to a wide beam without adjusting the brightness by using the sliding wide angled lens

Designed For: Mountaineering, Trail running, Ice climbing, Aid climbing
Also Good For: Trekking, Sailing, Hunting, Fishing, Caving, Multi-pitch climbing

Petzl Tikka 2 2009 Edition E97

• The latest in power and functionality power
• Flashing mode for signalling
• Boost mode which instantly increases the lighting distance to up to 50 meters for up to 20 seconds
• Battery charge indicator light lets you keep track on how much battery life you have remaining
• Instantly switch from a focused beam to a wide beam without adjusting the brightness by using the sliding wide angled lens

Designed For: Mountaineering, Trail running, Ice climbing, Aid climbing
Also Good For: Trekking, Sailing, Hunting, Fishing, Caving, Multi-pitch climbing

Petzl Tikka XP 2 2009 Edition E99

• The Petzl Tikka XP 2 2009 latest in power and functionality power
• Flashing mode for signalling
• Boost mode which instantly increases the lighting distance to up to 50 meters for up to 20 seconds
• Battery charge indicator light lets you keep track on how much battery life you have remaining
• Instantly switch from a focused beam to a wide beam without adjusting the brightness by using the sliding wide angled lens

Designed For: Mountaineering, Trail running, Ice climbing, Aid climbing
Also Good For: Trekking, Sailing, Hunting, Fishing, Caving, Multi-pitch climbing

Petzl Zipka

• Compact and ultra-light headlamp
• Equipped with the exclusive ZIP system
• Retractable cord system - substantially reduces the bulk of the lamp
• Offers excellent comfort
• Can be easily carried in a pocket
• Ultra-durable cord can be attached on head, wrist, bag etc.
• Single lighting level easy to use
• Offers excellent balance between power and burn time

Designed For: Trekking
Also Good For: Sport climbing, Via ferrata

Petzl Zipka 2 2009 Edition E94

• Compact and ultra-light headlamp
• Equipped with the exclusive ZIP system
• Retractable cord system - substantially reduces the bulk of the lamp
• Offers excellent comfort
• Can be easily carried in a pocket
• Ultra-durable cord can be attached on head, wrist, bag etc.
• Single lighting level easy to use
• Offers excellent balance between power and burn time

Designed For: Trekking
Also Good For: Sport climbing, Via ferrata

Petzl Zipka Plus

• 4 LED Headlamp
• Compact and ultra-lightweight
• Equipped with the exclusive ZIP system invented by Petzl
• Comfortable to wear
• Retractable cord system - reduces the bulk of the lamp
• Fits in the pocket of a pack, jacket or vest whilst trekking for several days
• Three lighting levels Maximum, Optimum & Economic
• Flashing mode to signal user’s location
• Each of its modes can be selected by using the easy-to-use button

Designed For: Trekking
Also Good For: Trail running, Sport climbing, Mountaineering, Fishing, Hunting

Petzl Zipka Plus 2 2009 Edition E97

• 4 LED Headlamp
• Compact and ultra-lightweight
• Equipped with the exclusive ZIP system invented by Petzl
• Comfortable to wear
• Retractable cord system - reduces the bulk of the lamp
• Fits in the pocket of a pack, jacket or vest whilst trekking for several days
• Three lighting levels Maximum, Optimum & Economic
• Flashing mode to signal user’s location
• Each of its modes can be selected by using the easy-to-use button

Designed For: Trekking
Also Good For: Trail running, Sport climbing, Mountaineering, Fishing, Hunting

TacTikka Series

Petzl Tactikka

• 3 LED Headlamp
• Compact and lightweight
•  Equipped with a red flip filter - provides discreet lighting
• Single lighting level easy to use
• Provides powerful lighting with ample burn time
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband

Designed For: Fishing, Hunting, Sailing
Also Good For: Trekking

Petzl Tikkina 2 2009 Edition E91

• 2 LED Headlamp
• Compact and lightweight
•  Equipped with a red flip filter - provides discreet lighting
• Single lighting level easy to use
• Provides powerful lighting with ample burn time
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband

Designed For: Fishing, Hunting, Sailing
Also Good For: Trekking

Myo Series

Petzl Myo XP

• Developed for high-level performance
• High-output LED
• Wide Angle lens useful to instantly switch between long-range and proximity lighting
• 3 constant lighting levels Maximum, Optimum & Economic
• Flashing mode
• Boost mode Increases light output to 150 lumens if needed
• Battery charge indicator light lets you know when it is running out of battery
• Perfect for endurance activities
• Body can be tilted so beam can be aimed where it’s needed
• Durable, compact design
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband
• Includes a top strap for increased stability

Designed For: Mountaineering, Trail Running
Also Good For: Sport Climbing, Ice Climbing, Aid Climbing, Multi-pitch climbing, Trekking, Via Faratta

Petzl Myo XP Belt

• Remote battery pack reduces the weight worn on the head to 75 g and protects the batteries from the cold to prolong their burn time
• Intensive lamp - use in any condition
• High-output LED for powerful lighting
• Wide Angle lens for switching between a wide and a narrow beam
• 3 lighting levels Maximum, Optimum & Economic
• Strobe mode for signalling
• Boost mode of 150 lumens shines up to 97 meters
• Battery charge indicator light lets you know when it is running out of battery
• Ideal for endurance activities
• Body can be tilted so beam can be aimed where you need it
• Durable, compact design
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband
• Includes a top strap for increased stability
• Battery pack can be worn under clothing to help conserve battery power

Designed For: Mountaineering, Trail Running
Also Good For: Sport Climbing, Ice Climbing, Aid Climbing, Multi-pitch climbing, Trekking, Via Faratta

Petzl Myo RXP

• Regulated and programmable headlamp
• Choose the order of lighting levels and precisely adapt light output
• 3 lighting modes
• 8 to 140 lumens - allows the lamp to be programmed for the type of activity and the length of use
• Boost mode (160 lumens)
• Flashing mode
• Compatible with lithium batteries to optimise performance
• Wide Angle lens offers the option of switching instantly from a focused beam to a wide beam when necessary
• Easy-to-use programming in three steps using two buttons
• Body can be tilted so beam can be aimed where needed
• Battery charge indicator light lets you know when it is running out of battery
• Includes a top strap for increased stability
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband
• Durable, compact design

Designed For: Trail Running
Also Good For: Sport Climbing, Ice Climbing, Aid Climbing, Multi-pitch climbing, Trekking, Via Faratta

Petzl Myo Belt SB 5

• 2 light sources LED & Xenon Halogen
• 3 lighting levels
• Designed for the most demanding user
• Remote battery pack reduces the weight worn on head and protects batteries from the cold to prolong burn time
• Different lighting modes - easy to select with the bezel
• Xenon Halogen bulb long range, focused lighting
• LED flood beam lighting with long burn time
• Lightweight and comfortable on the head
• Top strap - holds headlamp on head if power cable is pulled
• Turning the lamp on and adjusting the zoom can be done in one easy movement
• Battery pack can be worn under clothes which keeps the batteries warmer therefore conserving their energy

Designed For: Trail Running, Mountaineering
Also Good For: Multi-pitch climbing, Trekking

Petzl Myolite 3

• 2 light sources LED & Xenon Halogen
• 3 lighting levels
• Three LEDs provide a wide beam for proximity lighting and ensure a long burn time
• Xenon Halogen bulb long range, focused lighting
• LED flood beam lighting with long burn time
• Easy to use bezel for on-off and for adjusting the beam in one movement
• Light beam can easily be aimed
• Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband

Designed For: Trail Running
Also Good For: Sport Climbing, Ice Climbing, Aid Climbing, Multi-pitch climbing, Trekking

Duo Series

Petzl Duo 5 LED

• Water proof down to -5 m
• Sturdy construction
• Perfect for water sports
• 2 Light Sources Halogen & LED
• Halogen lighting - focused, regulated, long-range lighting
• LED lighting - long-duration, proximity lighting
• Comfortable and adjustable elastic headband
• Can carry a spare halogen bulb in the body of the headlamp

Designed For: Sailing
Also Good For: Caving, Canyoning

Petzl Duo 5 LED Belt

• Remote battery pack - reduces weight carried on head and improves comfort
• Two light sources LED & Halogen
• LEDs for proximity lighting to ensure ample battery life
• Halogen bulb for distance lighting
• Light body can easily be directed with one hand
• Waterproof down to -5 meters
• Durable
• Comfortable and adjustable elastic headband
• Spare halogen bulb can be stored in the body of the head lamp
• 5 LEDs provide flood beam lighting and long burn time
• Battery pack can be carried in a pack or attached to a belt
• Remote battery pack can be worn under clothing to protect the batteries from the cold, conserving their energy

Designed For: Caving
Also Good For: Sailing, Canyoning

Ultra Series

Petzl Ultra and Ultra Belt

• Ultra-powerful and ergonomic head lamp
• Ideal for intense activities such as treks and running
• Ultra-powerful, regulated lighting (350 lumens)
• Wide and intense beam that will last for the entire activity
• Held securely on the head
• Reliable in all weather conditions
• Long burn-times - power level is easily verified
• Accessories allow the head lamp to adapt to the user’s needs
• Reduce weight on head with optional extension cord
• 350 lumens
• Constant lighting level
• New generation power LEDs
• Compact design
• 3 lighting levels Maximum, Optimum & Economic
• Durable construction and storm resistant
• 1 hour 30 minutes light duration in maximum mode plus 30 minutes in reserve power mode

Designed For: Trail running
Also Good For: Sailing, Caving, Mountaineering, Trekking

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