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Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp
Whats the difference between the XP 2 and the Plus 2?
By dnr3148253
Ranked #907 - Headlamps
April 19, 2010
Whats the difference between the XP 2 and the Plus 2?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jared Heaps
Ranked #140 - Headlamps
March 8, 2012
The XP2 has the wide angle lens to switch between a long distance spot light, or a flood light for proximity lighting . It also has an extended run time and a whistle, just in case you need to attract attention, or put fido in his place.
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By wol4024626
Ranked #637 - Headlamps
September 10, 2010
Found info that conflicts on run time. Mine shows the XP actually has a longer run time at maximum (80 hrs. vs. 55) and 20 hrs. longer on the "economy" setting (160 hrs. vs. 140). The biggest difference I think is the structure. The XP has a single, high-powered LED and 1 single Red and the Plus 2 has the standard Petzel 4 LED setup. The main plus being the distance you can get from focusing the single beam vs. the diffused 4. The XP can reach almost double the Plus 2 on max (60 meters vs. 35) which gives it a spotlight effect that might be necessary for certain activities...like search & rescue, night trail running or (my personal fave) blinding a black bear you've managed to stumbled on while playing a drinking game in the dark. Think that about summs it up.
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By Rick Agostin
Ranked #653 - Headlamps
April 19, 2010
XP is brighter but has a reduced run time.
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Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- superbright LED, red LED
- Power Source:
- 3 AAA
- Battery Location:
- casing
- Batteries Included:
- yes
- Headband Type:
- single elastic strap
- Tiltable Housing:
- yes
- Burn Time:
- 80 hours
- Waterproof:
- yes
- Weight:
- (with batteries) 3.1 oz,
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, travel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 years
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