The Petzl Tactikka Head Torch is a compact, powerful head torch suitable for fieldwork, wildlife watching and low-light outdoor use. With white and red lighting modes, it is useful for activities where visibility is needed without creating unnecessary disturbance.
The red light mode helps preserve night vision and is particularly useful for wildlife observation, as it is less likely to disturb many animals compared with bright white light. The black torch body and headband also provide a discreet appearance for use in the field.
The Tactikka is splashproof to IPX4 standard, making it suitable for use in wet weather conditions such as rain, snow or damp survey environments.
Key Features
- Compact and lightweight head torch for outdoor and field use
- Maximum output of 350 lumens
- White and red lighting options
- Red light helps preserve night vision
- Red steady and flashing modes available
- Three white light levels for different conditions
- Simple one-button operation
- Black torch body and headband for discreet use
- IPX4 splashproof rating for wet weather conditions
- Runs on three AAA batteries, included
- Compatible with the rechargeable Petzl CORE battery, available separately
Lighting Modes
- White Light High: 350 lumens, approximately 2 hours burn time
- White Light Standard: 100 lumens, approximately 12 hours burn time
- White Light Low: 6 lumens, approximately 160 hours burn time
- Red Light Low: 2 lumens, approximately 60 hours burn time
- Red Strobe: Visible up to 700m, approximately 400 hours burn time
Power
The Petzl Tactikka is supplied with three AAA alkaline batteries. It is also compatible with the rechargeable Petzl CORE battery, which can be used as an alternative to disposable batteries and charged via USB cable.
Specifications
- Maximum Output: 350 lumens
- Light Colours: White and red
- Water Resistance: IPX4 splashproof
- Battery Type: 3 x AAA batteries, included
- Rechargeable Option: Compatible with Petzl CORE battery, sold separately
- Supplied With: Head torch, headband and 3 x AAA alkaline batteries
- Dimensions & weight: Height 5.4 cm, Length 6.4 cm, Width 4cm
- Weight: 85 g
- Material: plastic
- 3x AAA alkaline batteries (AAA lithium, AAA NiMH)
- Type of beam: Combined beam
- Light colour: red, white
- Additional light modes: strobe
- Rechargeable: Yes
- Waterproof: splash-proof
- Beam distance: 90 m
- Maximum light intensity: 350 lumens
- Supplied batteries: 3x AAA alkaline batterie
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.




