Petzl Pro Strix IR Tactical Headlamp without Headband Review

The STRIX line of headlamps was specifically created to respond to the requirements of the military during operations where stealth is key. For each of the numerous ways the headlamp can be worn, the double rotation system allows great freedom for orienting the beam. The headlamps have color lighting (red, green, blue), three white lighting levels, as well as infrared for the STRIX IR.The STRIX line offers exceptional versatility and intuitive use with absolute reliability guaranteed. The STRIX can be worn on a helmet equipped with the ACH-ARC Ops Core system, or using the integrated rail; on the vest, using the integrated MOLLE clip; on the head using the headband (included); or around the neck using the headband, without removing the helmet, thanks to the buckle.However the headlamp is worn, the lamp’s double rotation system allows great freedom for orienting the beam: 180 horizontally and 120 vertically. The user can be assured that he will see where needed.Integrated regulation technology guarantees lighting with performance that does not diminish during its rated battery life. Lighting switches to reserve mode when battery is almost depleted.White lighting is available in three modes: stealth (very narrow, low-intensity beam), close-range vision (wide beam, power/battery life compromise), movement (wide, maximum-intensity beam).Infrared lighting is available only on the STRIX IR, in three modes: close-range vision (wide beam, power/battery life compromise), movement (wide beam, maximum power), blinking IFF (Identification Friend or Foe).Three lighting modes: Visible color lighting: red (20h, 1lm, 4m), green (17h, 1.5lm, 4m), blue (17h, 0.35lm, 2m); Visible white lighting: stealth mode (65h, 0.40lm, 3m), close-range vision mode (20h, 15lm, 20m), movement mode (4h30, 40lm, 40m); Infrared lighting: close-range vision mode (20h, 10mW), movement mode (5h30, 25mW), blinking IFF mode (40h, 15mW).