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 Useful when you need hands-free light. September 18, 2004
Erik Olson (Ridgefield, WA United States)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I'm not much of a camper, but I know that a good hands-free light source is important when doing the outdoor thing. So when I was planning that aspect of my '04 Sturgis motorcycle trip, I did some research along those lines. I read a number of positive reviews for the Petzls on Amazon.com, and decided that one of those would do. However, I wanted to make sure by doing some hands-on research, so I went off to my local outdoors shop for that purpose.
I was going to buy the Petzl with the retractable string headband, since it was the most compact. But after trying it on, I was afraid the thin string would break at the worst possible moment, and I'd be sucking wind. I looked at other Petzls, and finally settled on the Tikka Plus. I liked that the lamp had adjustable pointing positions, and it seemed bright even in a well-lit store. Plus the sturdy headband fit well; it didn't feel like it would fly off if I sneezed too hard, or break under heavy use. Also, the Tikka Plus was light, compact even with the wide elastic headband, and ran on easily replaceable AAA batteries. Finally, the price was right, especially compared to some of the high-end, rechargeable models I saw.
I knew I'd made the right choice after the first night outside. It still fit my head snug and comfortably, even while walking or moving around in close quarters. As for the light's brightness, it was more than sufficient. I was able to read just fine after dark in my small tent, and it made finding that elusive item at the bottom of my pack much easier. Also, the Petzl came in handy when I had to cross a grassy, wooded campground for that late-night bathroom break. Others have complained about the push button light switch, but I had no real issues with it. The different light intensities were a nice feature - I used the highest one the most, followed by the second brightest for night reading at sack time (this is where the light's tilt function came in handy; it helped me achieve a comfortable reading position).
The Petzl Tikka Plus was one of the single most useful camping items I brought along on my Sturgis trip. If you camp a lot, then perhaps a higher-end lamp would suit you better. But for an infrequent camper like me, this one was just fine.
Perfect Light for Home & Travel June 5, 2007
Joel Dauteuil (Bethlehem, NH USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is an excellent product - I always bring it with me in my backpack.
I'm writing another review because my wife likes these so much she wants one with a soft headband now. I still the think the clever design of the headband (the older Zipkas) and how it retracts into the back of the light for storage, is genius. But to each their own. Either way, very well done!
We lose power constantly in NH and I've used one of the Zipka headlamps for about 5-6 years. You can't beat these Petzl lights - 150 hours before you have to replace the batteries?? That's tough to beat. Also, these things weigh about 65-90 grams. That's right. You can't even tell you're wearing them. My wife finds the pressure on the forehead a little annoying so she wears hers on top of a baseball cap.
- great for walking around inside or outside - throws off plenty of light
- keeps your hands free
- white light makes it much easier to perform tasks like reading
- batteries last forever (150 hours?)
- so light you can't tell you're wearing it
- so small and light, I bring it with me in my backpack wherever I go
- solid construction - never had any problems
- I've never had any issues with the 3-LED but the four is even better of course.
I Highly recommend.
Excellent for running at night January 13, 2009
J. Nipper (New Market, Md USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've been running for several years, and just now got a headlamp for night running. This unit is excellent for night running. It's very bright, and on clear nights I often only need to set it on "2" (4 being the brightest). The lamp pivots easily so that it can be aimed at the ground or farther out. Finally, the unit is light enough so that you forget it is there, and doesn't move, shift, or bounce while running. I would highly recommend this for runners.
Great Product, Even Better With Red Lenses August 12, 2007
bkseller101 (Los Angele, CA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have read all the other reviews for all the other versions and found this to be a great product. I needed one asap so I had to go to REI and since I do night hiking I needed one with a red lens. Naturally I was gonna buy the TekTikka but that was going to take too long so I got a lens kit and overall it was 10 bucks more and everything you need. The XP is great but this is definitely enough for 2 people hiking on a dark night up Mt. Wilson. I will be ordering a TekTikka for a backup, but the exchangeable lens set was all I needed. The only nice thing with the TEK is the red lens flips down allowing white and red, instead of a quick trail change with your knife. But you cannot change the colors in the future if needed.
I may look like a dork, but ... April 8, 2008
Neuroman (Massachusetts, USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This headlamp is perfect. I often walk at dusk or dark on roads with no sidewalks. Drivers really see me coming now! I use it on the lowest brightness, which is quite adequate for seeing the road ahead. I bought it for walking, but I've used it twice already for hands-free lighting while doing projects in the house like rewiring an electrical outlet (with the power turned off of course), and adding memory to my PC.
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