Might this be the perfect headlamp for sky watchers, and everyone else? We put it to the test.
Reflective, wide and comfortable headbandThe Petzl Actik Core 450 is a nice-looking headlamp. A thick, comfortable black and red strap with reflective strips to make you more visible to others, and a 'traditional looking' lamp and battery pack on the front. The plastic housing of the LEDs is robust enough but might mark or crack if dropped on a hard surface with a lot of force but it is perfectly adequate for regular bumps and knocks.
Once you've adjusted the elasticated strap to the correct size using the easy-to-use slider, the headlamp sits comfortably and snugly , so it doesn't bounce around, which is essential for runners or those participating in extreme sports rather than sky-watching. It can be completely separated from the headlamp, but this is a little tricky and unnecessary. The wicking fabric can be sponge washed to keep it smelling and looking fresh.
This thing is bright, kicking out 450 lumens, but all in a surprisingly compact package. It has three brightness levels and the red light, which can be either continuous or strobing. The red light is beneficial for when we are sky watching at night, adjusting the dials on our telescopes or night vision binoculars, and not dazzling the people we are with. We also used it while feeding juvenile foxes at a wildlife rehabilitation center.
This headlamp will suit most general use requirements, not just sky watchers. It uses a single button operation that is obvious to the touch and responsive, so it can easily be operated when wearing gloves on those cold nights. The battery compartment is easy to open too, either to change the batteries or to plug it into a power bank using a micro-USB charger.
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