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Petzl Zipka Headlamp
Great Reading Light Too!
By kayakpatty
Ranked #1267 - Headlamps
June 17, 2003
I bought one of these a couple of years ago and have used it more than I ever thought I would. In addition to being small and easy to take along on canoe camping trips (kayak camping in my case) it is a great reading light. I use it every night. My husband usually goes to sleep before I do and used to complain because I kept the light on. Now he can't even tell I am awake and reading. But that 150 hours of burn time is a little optimistic. I change the batteries after about 40 hours - yes there is still some light available but it is not very good to read by. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is that the rubber backing came off the part that goes against your forehead and sometimes I have to jiggle the switch because the light flickers a bit.
View Details: Petzl Zipka Headlamp
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- 3 LED's
- Power Source:
- 3 AAA batteries (included)
- Headband Type:
- Retractable wire strap
- Battery Location:
- Housing
- Burn Time:
- 150h
- Voltage Regulator:
- No
- Dimming Switch:
- No
- Backup Power Source:
- No
- Waterproof:
- No, but water-resistant
- Tiltable Housing:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Super lightweight headlamp for 1,001 uses
- Weight:
- 2.25oz / 64g w/ batteries
- Warranty:
- 3-year Petzl Guarantee
Change me.