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Petzl Tikkina 2 Headlamp

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The Petzl Tikkina 2 Headlamp weighs almost nothing, lasts up to 190 hours and shines up to 23 meters to get the job done for hikers, backpackers, and climbers. Two LED bulbs feature high and low modes to let you save batteries or give you more power depending on your needs.

Bottom Line: Ready when you need it and light enough to bring it.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great light!

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2 days ago

I definitely love it, great value and a good sturdy headlamp.

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Rating for this product: 5

Handy

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February 14, 2012

This little light gets the job done, and done well. Surprisingly powerful, perfect as a back up lamp.

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Rating for this product: 5

Punch a hole in the night

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 5, 2012

Great light for the money. Battery lasts forever. Good light for trail running lights well for short distances.

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Is the Tikkina 2 tiltable or not? The specs say no, but the first

Is the Tikkina 2 tiltable or not? The specs say no, but the first reviewer (E. Nill) says is is. I was given a Tikka 2 for Christmas and like it very much, but find the flashing feature unnecessary for my usage, and a bit annoying. I want to get another for my wife, but it would need the tilting feature.

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December 30, 2010

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Yes! Definitely is.

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February 1, 2011

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yes it is...see the pic..mine is tilted

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January 8, 2011

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It is tiltable. Every so often Backcountry.com gets a spec wrong but this is definitely tiltable.

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December 31, 2010

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Petzl's Core Battery

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July 22, 2011

A short explanation about Petzl's new rechargable, programmable battery.

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Rating for this product: 4

French Rose?

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January 24, 2011

Classic Petzl quality. Good cheap headlamp. But the color was so off. I bought this as a Christmas present, hoping it would be pink-ish. Well it's much darker than the pictured, the band atleast. So I'd say its a classic rose red; Petzl says that would be french rose.

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Rating for this product: 4

Honestly, my favorite

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November 9, 2010

Honestly this is by far my favorite light, I have a higher end Petzl and a Mammut X-zoom, and don't get me wrong, they both kick ass, but in terms of weight and ease of use, lets face it, I don't always need a huge fancy light to..light the way! Plenty bright for around camp at night and where I don't really hike at night, this works fine! Nice and light, nice and simple, and the colours make me giddy!

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Rating for this product: 4

Can't complain!

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January 26, 2011

Can't complain for $20. Perfect for that "oh crap!" moment when your driving past an REI and remember you forgot your lamp at home. Pretty bright! It does have a tiltable housing actually. So if you don't have a lamp and don't wanna drop more than an Andrew Jackson, get this one!

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Rating for this product: 4

good light

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April 16, 2011

Love the colour. Provides ample lighting, to a wide area (large lens area). Has a high and low setting. Has tiltable housing, but only tilts maybe 60 degrees, versus some lamps that you can swivel all the way up or down. You can point this one down, but to point up you'd have to take it off and put it on upside down. Because of this it's great for hiking and general use around the campsite, but it wouldn't be the best choice for climbing or caving. (if you were looking for a headlight that will swivel up and down at a lower price, check out some princeton tec fuel headlamps)

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April 16, 2011

P.s. forgot to mention I got the green one (my fav colour)

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Rating for this product: 4

Perfect light for the price

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April 18, 2012

Couldn't ask for a better headlamp for the price. Plenty of light for those walks in the dark whether it is a night hike or a walk to the restroom. Would not recommend for biking as it just does not provide the distance night vision necessary to see obstacles well in advance of their arrival, but great for the average person who is looking for a little light at night.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good

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January 10, 2011

It's nothing special, but it gets the job done. First-click=bright, another=less-bright. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it included batteries.

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice Starter Headlamp from Petzl

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December 27, 2010

As a starter level, relatively inexpensive headlamp, the Petzl Tikkina gets a 5 star rating. Comfortable and easily adjustable headband, dual light settings, long battery life, tiltable housing and water resistance all make for a great deal on an everyday headlamp. If you plan on spelunking, spend more money. If you plan on casual hiking, working under the house and reading in bed, buy this one. 23 lumens is enough to light up a dark room or illuminate a campsite, but will not blind your friends and family.I've read some complaints about flickering, but so far this hasn't been an issue for me. Overall a solid and lightweight piece of gear.

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Rating for this product: 5

Tiltable Housing!

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December 13, 2010

Contrary to what the Tech Specs say for this product, it does actually have tiltable housing. This headlamp is nice and simple, no crazy bells and whistles. It as a dimmer setting which is nice. Sleek and simple. That's what I like.

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Rating for this product: 5

more than good enough

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December 15, 2010

cheap and works. have gotten them wet, sandy, and cold... always work.

nuthing extra to break = good

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Rating for this product: 4

1st headlamp

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April 8, 2012

This was my first headlamp after considering getting one for a long time. I haven't regretted it a single bit, it has been great and much brighter than I expected. Definately recommended.

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Rating for this product: 4

Does its job well

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April 29, 2010

This is nice, basic headlamp. If you don't need extra features, and just want something simple to do typical chores around camp, this is a great purchase. I have nicer/brighter headlamps, but find myself reaching for this one first almost every time. It's light, compact, and provides sufficient light for most tasks. I rarely find myself ever needing more than the low beam. Excellent value.

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Rating for this product: 5

Suitable for nighttime

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February 12, 2012

Bought this in September 2011, and have used it a handful of times. Fine for early morning dark runs, but the true test was an overnight team running relay: 6 miles along pitch black country roads. Did an excellent job of helping me see my path (and not trip over anything). The fact that the light tilts is clutch - can point it down towards the ground, which is better than lamps that only point forward. A great purchase.

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Rating for this product: 5

Petzl Headlamp.

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September 24, 2011

Great piece of kit, no more gas camp lights for us. Light has two brightness levels and the batteries seem to just last forever!

Fantastic 10/10

BruceM

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Rating for this product: 4

nice and minimal

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July 26, 2011

Simple, inexpensive, reliable. this is a very straight forward head lamp without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. i use it as my secondary headlamp and keep it in my truck at all times. it works great as a cheaper, water-resistant, collar lamp for my dog too. he loves it and its not expensive, so i cant get angry if he managed to break it.

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Rating for this product: 5

killer headlamp!

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July 22, 2011

This headlamp is awesome. I got it for a backpacking trip a few weeks ago and it was wonderful. You can tip the headlamp up and down, I don't think that said that in the description. The color is super cool too, I got the pink color, which turned out a little more red than the picture showed. A very good purchase.

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Rating for this product: 4

Bright. Lightweight. Orange

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June 2, 2011

Great little lamp. Nice when you are trying to shave weight, but don't want to get caught without a light.

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Rating for this product: 5

My Favorite

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January 8, 2011

this is my favorite headlamp by far. I have 2 others that have more lcd's but i can't take this one off. I lost it while traveling in Honduras this summer and I had to buy another...matter of fact...I bought 3 more. Love it

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Rating for this product: 4

Good light, nothing spetacular

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May 14, 2011

This light get's the job done. It is small, light weight, and came with Energizers (and it's now only 16 bucks). The head band is made of quality elastic which has a bit of grip. The tilt mechanism locks solidly into place. I like that it only has two settings, high and low (who really needs a flashing SOS and strobe modes?).
The beam is not focused, so it casts bright light only about 30 feet. However, the light is great for up close work and general campsite lighting.

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Rating for this product: 5

great headlamp for price

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May 11, 2011

does exactly what it's intended to do. its got two settings, a high and low so to speak. you can adjust the light. adjustable strap to custominze to fit to head. great product.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Basic HeadLamp!

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September 5, 2010

Got a bunch of these for some kids we do Canyon night roasts with. They are fantastic, they fit the kids nicely, are pretty dang bright and come in great colors. Plus the kids absolutely love them and we can spot them wherever they go.

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Rating for this product: 3

Good entry-level headlamp

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August 14, 2010

The beam for this headlamp is bright, but it's very focused so I ended up going for the PrincetonTec Quad because it was waterproof and had a wider spread of light. Good price point on the Petzl, though, and definitely very light.

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Rating for this product: 5

Good bang (light) for buck

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January 3, 2010

Purchased for two kids, a 5 y.o. and a 3 y.o. for "spy gear". Fit was great, can accomodate even the smallest of noggins. Lights appear to be very bright, with two brightness levels available. Quality appears to be good.

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April 26, 2010

bought 4 for my daughters. They love them. They stay on their head and are very bright.

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Rating for this product: 4

Tastes Great, Less Filling

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 12, 2011

This is a great little headlamp- functional, light weight, and a powerful light source for the number of LEDs and lower price point. They must taste great too 'cause my dog keeps eating them...

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Rating for this product: 3

Good backup lamp

By: Backcountry.com Employee
June 19, 2011

Good backup lamp for the cost, but don't ever use as a primary light source. The lumens are terribly low and I just got frustrated trying to use it night climbing the first time. Get something with at least 40 lumens (i think this one is around 20 or less).

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Rating for this product: 5

Get's it done

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 19, 2010

It's a small little headlamp but for basic uses such as setting up camp, hiking, or even a little dawn patrol touring, it gets the job done. You can't beat the price!

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Rating for this product: 5

Brighter than Black Diamond's Gizmo

By: Backcountry.com Employee
March 8, 2010

I bought this headlamp along with BD's Gizmo and I like it alot more. It's noticeably brighter. The Tikkina's dim setting is as bright if not brighter than the Gizmo's high beam setting. The strap is thick and soft and feels good on the head. The one thing I don't like about it, is that it doesn't have a blink setting. Overall, very good buy for the price and this will get you through any camping/backpacking trip.

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Rating for this product: 4

nothing wrong with nothing fancy

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 21, 2010

This is a headlamp, stays on and lights stuff. Nothing too fancy just simple lighting.

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Great light!

5 star rating

By: Bre3308991 2 days ago

I definitely love it, great value and a good sturdy headlamp. more...

Handy

5 star rating

By: Thomas Ogasawara February 14, 2012

This little light gets the job done, and done well. Surprisingly powerful, perfect as a back up lamp. more...

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Bulb Type:
LED 
Power Source:
AAA 
Backup Power Source:
no 
Battery Location:
front 
Headband Type:
single elastic strap 
Tiltable Housing:
yes 
Burn Time:
19 hours 
Voltage Regulator:
no 
Waterproof:
, water-resistant 
Weight:
(with batteries) 2.8 oz 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, backpacking, climbing, emergency 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year