All You Need - 95% of the time!

By Stephen Koch Ranked #41 - Headlamps January 2, 2011

The Petzl Tikka 2 Headlamp is a great little headlamp with some good improvements over the Tikka. I have been using mine for the past several weeks with the Core rechargeable battery, sold separately. This light is simple and functional. The light mode adjusts easily - with the push of the main button. For red, simply hold the button down. I love that it has a battery indicator light, which lets you know how much battery remains. The Tikka 2 stays put on my head and doesn't flop down as some other brands do. I like the addition of the red light and blinking red light. I use the red light for reading and when I need only a little light...with some moon, on an easy/big trail etc. Also, the red is boss for checking on sleeping children because it doesn't wake them up but allows enough light to make sure they are still breathing! I use the blinking red for bike riding to let drivers know where I am...could be a life saver, especially winter riding! This light is good for 95% of my needs. The other times I want a brighter beam, which the Tikka XP offers. But for the brightness, you pay. For the money this light is amazing. I keep one in the glovebox of my truck and it has proven invaluable for changing a late night tire and for several dig outs while stuck in snow on cold wintery nights.

Bottom line: a great headlamp that is simple and effective!f

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