Petzl Aria 2 RGB headlamp

Waterproof, robust, and lightweight headlamp with white, red, green, and blue lighting. Ideal for activities where stealth is the key, like hunting, fishing, nature watching, and military stuff. Max output 450/600 lumens depending on the power source. The lamp offers both flood and mixed beam for distance vision and proximity lighting. AAA batteries included, the rechargeable battery must be purchased separately.

Features

• Brightness: 450 lm (600 lm with rechargeable battery)
• Red, green, and blue light in addition to white
• Beam pattern: Flood or mixed
• Power source: 3x AAA/LR03 batteries (included) or CORE Rechargeable battery (sold separately)
• Battery compatibility: Alkaline, lithium, or Ni-MH rechargeable
• Weight: 106 g (3.7 oz)
• Water resistance: IP67
• Certification(s): CE, UKCA
• Warranty: 5 years

The lamp has a single button for quick and easy selection of brightness or light color. The battery charge indicator displays the battery level each time the lamp is turned on or off. The Lock function prevents the lamp from turning on during transit or storage.

There are three white lighting modes offering a flood and mixed beam for distance vision and proximity lighting and two red/green/blue modes. The lamp has a detachable and washable headband, and it can be tilted up or down on the band. The lamp is dustproof and waterproof (1 m of water for 30 minutes).

The headlamp comes with three AAA/LR03 batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery (not included). It automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance.

You can mount the lamp on a helmet or a bicycle using the Helmet Adapt and Bike Adapt 2 mounts (sold separately by Petzl).

Color lights explained

The various color options of a headlamp are not just for fun and games. Each one serves a purpose and offers special benefits over the white light.

• Red: Discreet light that preserves your night vision.
• Green: Improved contrast when reading maps, commonly used in aviation.
• Blue: Difficult to detect from afar, helpful when following a blood trail or inspecting a wound. Also improves visibility in water without frightening the fish.
• You can select a continuous or strobe light according to your needs.

Lighting performance

The lighting performance varies a bit depending on what power source you use. Below you’ll find the manufacturer’s figures for regular and rechargeable batteries.

With 3 AAA/LR03 batteries

The blinking R/G/B light is visible to 700 meters for 300 hours.

With rechargeable CORE battery

The blinking R/G/B light is visible to 700 meters for 300 hours.