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Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp
Pocket Sized Partner
By Drew Tabke
Ranked #296 - Headlamps
September 30, 2009
I got my Tikka Plus 2 right before I went to Chile for a ski trip, and it kicked major butt in a variety of situations. When the power went out in the village of Farellones, I had it in my pocket and lit up the bar we were in; amazing power for such a small, light package.
I especially like the red LED. It was really nice to use while camping in a small shelter with my ski partner as it didn't blind my friend when he was still awake, and it didn't keep him awake when he was trying to sleep. I also used the red LED in some low light situations such when we started hiking at 345am under a half moon, but the moonlight wasn't quite enough to show the way. Using my red LED gave the ground ahead of me enough definition to safely travel without decreasing my night vision (like a white light does), which let me still enjoy the benefits and beauty of the moonlight.
Battery life has been really impressive so far, too. Stays bright through the long life of the batteries rather than peetering out like some headlamps do.
View Details: Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp
Helpful Votes: 6 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- high-power LED, red LED
- Power Source:
- 3 AAA
- Backup Power Source:
- no
- Battery Location:
- inside case
- Batteries Included:
- yes
- Headband Type:
- adjustable headband
- Tiltable Housing:
- yes
- Burn Time:
- [economic] 150 hours; [maximum] 70 hours
- Voltage Regulator:
- no
- Modes:
- maximum, economic, strobe, continuous red, strobe red
- Bulbs:
- 2
- Lumens:
- [maximum] 70
- Range:
- [maximum] 40 m
- Waterproof:
- no, IPX-4 standard (protected against splashing or sprayed water from any angle)
- Weight:
- 83 g
- Recommended Use:
- camping, hiking, climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 years
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: November 7, 2009 By: sta3400980
great information; thanks
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
tikka? zipka?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes