Top class Petzl headlamps

The Petzl brand dates back to the 1930s, when founder Fernand Petzl explored the caves of the Dent de Crolles mountain outside the French town of Grenoble. It was here that Fernand Petzl began to innovate climbing products to explore the caves. The founding of Petzl took place in 1975, but the Frenchman launched his first rope as early as 1968 under the name Produits Fernand Petzl. In 1973, five years later, he developed the first headlamp for mountaineering, and since then the product development has gone really fast. The company is today 100% family owned and the company does not only produce headlamps. They also have an assortment consisting of a whole lot of other climbing equipment such as carabiners, brakes and rope clamps.

Equipment with optimal safety

To achieve maximum flexibility and a sleek design, Petzl 's development department in Crolles, France, is focused on several aspects of their product development efforts. There is a constant balancing of mechanical, textile, electronic, optical and a thorough data processing, all of which play a significant role when innovating new products. In the first phase, Petzl focuses on the development and design of a prototype, while user safety and reliability of the product is a constant process. After all, safety is the most important thing when climbing. Before Petzl launches a new product to market, the product undergoes a series of lengthy tests. Their laboratory is dedicated to testing their new products so that the reliability and safety of the users is as high as possible. In the laboratory, the products are exposed to, among other things, dynamic drop tests, impact resistance, performance as well as the beam quality and burning time of the headlamps. In addition, they are also tested in the field to give a realistic idea of how they will function in their proper environment. The products are tested to such an extent that it extends beyond what is actually required. Put another way: Petzl places a high value on safety.

Petzl bestseller: The Tactikka series is the safe choice

The Tactikka series is one of the best-selling lamps from Petzl and we can well understand that. The headlamps contain the experiences that the founder Fernand Petzl has had since he started exploring caves at the age of 17. This has resulted in top-end lamps, which are ideal whether it is sports, hunting, fishing or scout camp you are going to. Petzl headlamps are made in a super compact and robust design, which is why you are guaranteed a headlamp that can last for a bit of everything. The headlamps use very powerful LED bulbs with a lifespan of over 10,000 hours. The lights can illuminate up to 90 meters ahead, so you are never in doubt about what you encounter on your way. The headlamps also have the function that they can flash so that people can register where you are. They also have a burning time of around 80 hours and you therefore have plenty of light for an entire night outdoors.

Petzl rechargeable headlamps - Tikka series

Some of the latest headlamps from Petzl are new rechargeable headlamps, which have been launched in their Tikka series. The lamps basically have three light cones and one mobility light cone. The headlamps have been developed with the REACTIVE LIGHTNING technology, which means that they use an integrated sensor that helps to adjust the brightness to your specific needs. The headlamps are unique in that they do not need to be replaced. Instead, it is connected to power with the included micro USB port - it will not be easier or cheaper! The headband is designed so that it fits snugly and securely on the head, so you do not risk it slipping off. In addition, it is possible to remove the headband so that you have the opportunity to wash it if the climb or run became just sweaty enough. It is also possible to buy a headband without lights in case the headband should break. To adjust the brightness to exactly the darkness you are in, the lamps are developed with three different brightnesses and of different specifications can be mentioned a long battery life, good functionality in low temperatures and battery indicator.

From Petzl you get both headlamps and climbing equipment that you just have to own. It includes everything from helmets to ice axes and climbing ropes to rope brakes. So there is a starting point to burn off some energy and get tested on how brave you are, so that the adrenaline really gets pumped. At GearFreak.uk we sell a lot of exciting products, on which we always offer fast delivery. We at GearFreak.uk would like to wish you very good fun with your new Petzl equipment.