UKC

Petzl


About

Share this page

Mission

Petzl builds gear and develops techniques for rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, aid climbing, canyoning, caving, and via ferrata. Petzl is also known the world over for its innovative and line of LED headlamps.

Follow brand on Social Media
Website

Featured Review

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all have their impressive points, each is best suited to a slightly different use. Which would be the bright choice for you? 


Sponsored Athletes

Petzl supports these althetes


Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces...

PETZL IKO CORE - gimmick or innovation?

With its unique fit, the IKO CORE is a genuinely different and innovative headtorch. But whether it's much better than a more conventional model depends what you want it for, says Rob Greenwood. If you're climbing, look elsewhere; but if comfort,...

Petzl SWIFT RL - One Headtorch to Rule Them All?

The SWIFT RL offers an amazingly heavyweight power output in a light and compact package, says Rob Greenwood, while its Reactive Lighting helps preserve battery life. Is this all the headtorch you need?

Large Bouldering Mats

Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings,...

Compact Headtorches

Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five...

Petzl QUARK

Last winter Petzl brought out a revamped range of technical axes. We covered the NOMIC and ERGONOMIC back in March, but a broken leg put our review of...

Day Packs Around 20 Litres

We check out 11 smaller rucksacks for lightweight days.


Latest News

These are announcements direct from this brand

The New Petzl SWIFT RL Headlamp

With 900 lumens of lighting power at only 100 grams, the SWIFT RL is Petzl's brightest compact headlamp. Designed with a reflective two-part headband for a stable and secure fit, this lamp is ideal for outdoor recreation with a mixed beam pattern ...

OutDoor 2019 - New Climbing Gear

We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the heat the world's outdoor industry gathered in Munich to network, drink beer and showcase their shiny new stuff. For us it's a great opportunity to...

Choosing A Petzl Helmet

Wearing a helmet in a wide variety of outdoor sports is an obvious choice for many people. For Petzl, offering more than simple protection for your head is one of our primary concerns!

The Best Belayer In The World

Who is the one that checks that you are properly tied in before leaving the ground? Who yells out the beta that helps you move...

Petzl Helmets - Top and Side Protection

Petzl's latest helmets guarantee a certain level of protection throughout the entire helmet and not just the top....

ISPO 2019 - New Climbing Hardware Roundup

The annual ISPO trade show, which brings the world's outdoor industry together under one roof (or a series of...

OutDoor 2018 - Climbing Equipment Roundup

The UKC/UKH team have just returned from the final OutDoor show at Friedrichshafen. We saw hundreds of innovative,...


Articles

Articles featuring this brand

Competition WINNER - Petzl IKO - The Headlamp, Reinvented

What if a headlamp was both high-performance and lightweight? Comfortable and well-balanced? Versatile and inventive? Conceived after months of research, testing, brainstorming, and innovating, the IKO headlamp, little by little, began to see t...

Interview Damian Hall on the Paddy Buckley, Baking Brownies, & Extinction Rebellion

Damian Hall recently completed a record breaking winter Paddy Buckley Round, finishing in a time of 21:20:30 - 7 minutes ahead of Jim Mann's previous fastest known time. We caught up with him to find out more.

Competition WINNER - Win A Pair Of New Petzl ERGONOMICs

Developments in technology and design allow Petzl to offer tools for all disciplines. From glacier travel, to pushing the limits of modern ice and mixed climbing. The new QUARK, NOMIC and ERGONOMIC are the latest tools from Petzl and...

Competition WINNER - Win A Pair of Petzl's New QUARK Ice Tools

Petzl have redesigned their ice tools to bring you the QUARK, NOMIC & ERGONOMIC. Win a pair of QUARK's in...

Competition WINNERS - Win Your Choice From Petzl's Rope Range

Whether you are looking for a single, a half/twin or a rope with multiple certification (single and...

Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 4 New Petzl Harnesses!

With a complete range for mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, caving and children, Petzl harnesses always meet...

Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 3 Petzl BOREO Helmets

Durable and very versatile, the BOREO helmet is suitable for a wide range of activities including climbing,...

Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 3 New Petzl ACTIK CORE Rechargeable Headlamps

Competition WINNER - Win A New Petzl REACTIK+ Headtorch

Competition WINNERS - Win a Petzl TIKKA XP

WINNERS - Win a Petzl Headlamp, Bouldering Pad & Gripmas


Latest Job Ads

These are announcements direct from this brand

Petzl Aftersales Administrator (18-month contract)

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Petzl Aftersales Administrator to join the Petzl UK Agency based in Tebay, Cumbria (18-month contract - maternity cover).

Petzl Marketing Position

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our marketing department. We're seeking the right individual to work within our small team rather than a particular skillset or experience level and as a result the position is equally suitable...

Sales and Accounts Administrator

We are seeking to appoint another full time Sales and Accounts Administrator to join the Petzl UK Agency. The role will be based at our office in...

Petzl Sales and Accounts Administrator

The Company Would you like to work for a company who is passionate about the staff that make it successful, the planet...

Petzl Sports Sales Representative

The Petzl Agency is based from Lyon's head office in Tebay, Cumbria and provides the following functions: marketing, on the...

Petzl Sales and Accounts Administrator

Sales and Accounts Administrator based in Tebay, Cumbria The Petzl UK Agency is the Lyon team dedicated to servicing...

Petzl Aftersales Administrator - Full Time

Lyon Equipment Limited is a leading supplier of high-quality equipment to the Outdoor, Work at Height and Rescue...


All Petzl Posts

Title Post Type Category Date
Loading Notifications...
Facebook Twitter Copy Email