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Petzl Tikka Headlamp
Would this be good for trail running?
By Christine
Ranked #810 - Headlamps
January 7, 2009
Would this be good for trail running?
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By Greg Goodson
January 8, 2009
Personally, no. It's a great basic headlamp for around camp, but if you need distance, like you would when trail running, there are better headlamps available. I would look at the Princeton Tec EOS or the Petzl Tikka XP. One of the neat benefits to the Princeton Tec EOS is that it's made in the USA, has a lifetime warranty, and is considered the best light for burn time vs. light output. Either light would be a far better option than the Tikka when trail running._____________________________________________________________It could be used for trail running, but I use and prefer the Petzl Tikka Plus:http://www.backcountry.com/store/PTZ0197/Petzl-Tikka-Plus-Headlamp.htmlThe difference being that it has an extra LED (brighter) and an option to make the light dimmer (for nights when the moon shines bright). I've used this headlamp during several trail races (2 100Ks, several nighttime trail marathons) and I've gotta say that it has yet to fail me. It's very comfortable, lightweight, and very bright.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- 3 LED
- Power Source:
- 3 AAA batteries
- Headband Type:
- Elastic
- Battery Location:
- Front
- Burn Time:
- 120hrs
- Voltage Regulator:
- No
- Dimming Switch:
- No
- Backup Power Source:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Water resistant
- Tiltable Housing:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, hiking, climbing
- Weight:
- [With batteries] 2.75oz (78g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 Years
- Country of Origin:
- Tunisia
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