Petzl TacTikka XP Headtorch

Petzl TacTikka XP Headtorch

Powerful headtorch, 3 lighting levels, Boost mode and coloured Wide Angle lens

The TACTIKKA XP headtorch functionality, as well as its four wide angle lenses (red, green, blue and transparent), make this headtorch perfect for the demanding user. The sliding wide angle lens allows the user to switch from a focused beam to a wide beam with one quick movement. This headtorch has three lighting levels for any situation and a flashing mode for signaling the user's presence. It also has a Boost mode to temporarily increase light intensity up to 50 metres, as well as a headtorch body that can easily be aimed with one hand. The battery charge indicator light allows the user to easily keep track of battery life.

Discreet proximity lighting preserving night vision:

• coloured (red, green, blue) and transparent Wide Angle lenses included
• interchangeable lenses
• carrier for second lens located on headband

A single light source that addresses multiple lighting needs:

• three lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic)
• two lighting modes (continuous and flashing)
• flood beam for sharp proximity lighting (Wide Angle lens)
• spot beam shines up to 35 metres
• Boost mode: shines 50 metres for up to 20 seconds

Compact and lightweight:

• single compartment contains LED and batteries
• weighs less than 100 g including batteries

Battery charge indicator light:

• warns when the batteries are 70 % and 90 % discharged

Specifications

Available in two colours:

• E89 PC: olive drab, camouflage band
• E89 PD: desert tan, solid desert tan band
• Wide Angle lenses (red, green, blue and transparent) made of impact resistant polycarbonate
• Operates on three AAA/LR03 batteries (included)
• Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant)
• Weight: 95 g including batteries
• CE
• 3-year guarantee
• Light output: 40 lumens (Boost)
• Beam pattern: wide or focused
• 1 High-output LED maximum optimum economic
• Battery life: 120 h
• Distance: 35 m

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