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The Petzl Core Rechargeable Battery saves the equivalent of 900 standard, non-rechargeable batteries from going into landfill from your head torch. It charges quickly and fits a number of Petzl head torches.
Petzl says
Rechargeable battery compatible with Petzl HYBRID headlamps.
High-capacity Lithium-Ion 1250 mAh rechargeable battery guarantees high performance lighting for HYBRID headlamps: TIKKINA, TIKKA, ZIPKA, ACTIK, ACTIK CORE, TACTIKKA, TACTIKKA + and TACTIKKA +RGB, even at low temperatures. It recharges directly with the integrated USB port. The CORE rechargeable battery offers an economical and sustainable solution as the main power supply, or as a back-up battery.
Our Verdict
Petzl's Core Rechargeable Battery is an excellent concept as is allows you to reap the benefits of an efficient rechargeable battery while being able to swap between this or normal batteries in your Petzl head torch. It actually provides a better performance by maintaining a higher lumen beam for longer without any fading towards the end of the battery life. With a full recharge time of just 3 hours and USB port it is really practical and easy to use.
The environmental benefits are amazing with this Core battery saving 900 standard, non-rechargeable batteries being used and then going into landfill. that alone should make this a strong consideration for you along with the cost benefit of saving you buying all those batteries if you have any of the following Petzl head torches: TIKKINA, TIKKA, ZIPKA, ACTIK, ACTIK CORE, TACTIKKA, TACTIKKA + and TACTIKKA +RGB.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Please note: We cannot ship this item outside of the UK as it contains a Lithium Battery.
Features
- Simple universal charging via the USB port
- Charging indicator on the battery (red = charging; green = battery charged)
- Performs well at low temperatures
- Economical and sustainable solution as main power supply or back-up battery
- Compatible with all TIKKINA, TIKKA, ZIPKA, ACTIK, ACTIK CORE, TACTIKKA, TACTIKKA + and TACTIKKA +RGB headlamps
- Product comes with charging cable
Specifications
- Weight: 23g
- Certification(s): CE
- Type: battery rechargeable Lithium-Ion 1250 mAh
- Recharge time: 3 h
- Guarantee: one year or 300 charging cycles
