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Petzl TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp

by Petzl
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews)

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Color: Black
  • LED headlamp with adjustable headband
  • Designed for early morning fishing, but also suitable for hiking, climbing, camping
  • Three lighting levels and pull-down red filter
  • Includes 3 AAA batteries
  • 3-year guarantee
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Product Description

A version of the Tikka Plus...this ultra-lightweight 4-LED headlamp features a red filter for discrete light and night vision preservation, 3 brightness settings (maximum, optimum, economic) and a blinking mode. It sports battery life of up to to 150 hours on regular settings (up to 400 hours on blinking mode). It's water resistant and comfortable to wear. Red filter for discrete light and preservation of user's night vision. 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic) and strobe mode, to adapt the light to the activity and at and light duration needs. Adjustable elastic headband for comfort and to secure it in place. Light beam can be easily aimed where desired. Water resistant for all-weather use. Batteries included (3AAA).

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000V1B6LA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,041 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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This is the headlamp you should buy if you need one! Jawbreaker09  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
It's very lightweight, comfortable and stays in place. A Runner  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
249 of 250 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than Before February 10, 2007
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
A few years ago I thought to get one of these for hikes, night photography, and simply having a lightweight flashlight in my camera bag or for when the power goes out. I read up on them, found Petzl to be the best, and yet the complaints were that the Petzl model at the time had only one brightness setting, didn't tilt, wasn't water resistant, and had no red filter. A year later Petzl came out with this model, and everything had been fixed to perfection.

Needless to say, I got one and loved it. For those new to LED headlamps, what's great about them is they leave your hands free and you never have to think about aiming the light. If the power's out, and you're tying your shoes and then looking under a cupboard and carrying out blankets, the light is always right where you need it.

Also, for walking at night, a flashlight will light up just a pizza-size spot in the middle of the road, but this headlamp casts a wide swath of light completely across a small road, so you don't have to scan for fallen limbs or porcupines - everything is lit up evenly and it's much easier finding your way about.

The only downside to having the lamp right over your eyes is when it's foggy or snowing, since it lights up everything right in front of your face. But simply take it in hand, as a very light flashlight, or attach it to your belt, and all is well again. In fact, it works so that you can press the button in for when you want to check something, and then let it go and it'll go off. Much better than clicking through the four brightness settings time and again.

So I loved using this headlamp, and then I accidentally dropped it in salt water when kayaking. Not recommended. The directions actually say you can wash it out with fresh water and dry it, but I didn't get to it for a couple of days, and it had of course corroded.

Well, I had to order a new one, and what do you know - it came with a little sticker on it that says, "New LED Technology, +80%." What was this about?

I dug out the specs, and sure enough, they boosted the reach from 17m (at Maximum brightness) to 32m. And not only that, but they extended the battery life at Maximum from 80 to 100 hrs. In short, the Maximum setting on my old one is now the Economical setting and lasts twice as long. You can really see the difference - the Maximum setting lights up a yard and the red filter is now bright enough to hike by, when before it was best for reading or up-close work.

Way to go, Petzl.
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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Is it Good for Runners? April 17, 2008
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've only had a chance to use the Tactikka Plus on one 6 mile run. So far I like it very much. It's very lightweight, comfortable and stays in place. Some of the roads I run on are very well lit while others are almost completely dark. I wanted a light that was bright enough for me to see in the dark places even after my eyes had adjusted to the street-lit areas. The packaging for mine did not have the "80% Brighter" sticker that I have seen on similar new Petzl equipment so I wondered if it was going to work well for me. It did. Even at the low setting it was bright enough for me to see potholes and dips in the road. The light covers a wide area and reaches far enough in front that I don't "outrun" it. The switch is easy to use. The adjustable angle housing is essential for dialing in exactly where you want the light pointed without having to hold your head at a weird angle.

The headband does soak up sweat and it did take a few hours to dry out. I don't know if anything can be done to improve this.

Overall, I would recommend it to others. I would also check out the Princeton Tec Quad. It looks to be nearly identical but it is cheaper. It trades the flip up red lens on the Petzl for a waterproof housing.

*** UPDATE ***
I've now had this headlamp for 5 months and use it many times per week. Everything I liked about it initially I still like. For no apparent reason the lamp now will not turn off. Instead it goes into an ultra dim mode that you may not notice at first but continues to drain the batteries. I have not dropped or physically damaged the light. I've tried new batteries twice. Then I sent the lamp back to Petzl at my expense for their review. Customer service was excellent and prompt. They sent me a new lamp but unfortunately it is a Tactikka instead of a Tactikka Plus which means it only turns on or off. This is a shame because I use the lamp almost exclusively in the low setting.

While my old lamp was being evaluated I used a Princton Tec Fuel. Unfortunately for Petzl even though this lamp has only three LED's it is an improvement over my Tactikka plus in every way except comfort. It is only slightly less comfortable to wear and the flood pattern is better (it has more of a spotlight in the center with a wider flood light on the sides). I ended up never using the red flip up filter on the Tactikka Plus because I wanted to make sure oncoming traffic could see me easily. I'll be using the Fuel instead of the Tacktikka now.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Headlamp June 28, 2005
Color Name:Black
This is a great headlamp. I bought this light primarily to do turtle watching since the leatherback turtles do not see the colour red. However, I soon other uses for it, like hiking and reading star maps without losing my night vision for star gazing.

The four LEDs are great. The three light settings are great since you can choose the right amount of light for the situation. The emergency flashing light feature is great if you get into trouble and need to attract attention to where you are.

I especially like the fact that the red filter is attached to the light and can pivot into place when you need it. Won't be losing any more filters from now on. The head band is adjustable and made of a comfortable material so you can keep it on for long periods.

Overall this is a great light and comes with batteries.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Indestructible!
This headlamp rocks. Drop it on rocks. Bang it on rocks when you stand up too fast under an overhang. Doesn't matter; Petzl built this baby tough. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Double D Coyote
5.0 out of 5 stars great headlamp
Super bright, great battery life easy to use filter. I've had these headlamps before and thought they were great, tried some others as I lost them and am glad i came back!
Published 29 days ago by jonathan tipton
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
I love this headlamp, it's bright enough for cooking outdoors at night with but the dimmer settings are good for reading in bed
Published 1 month ago by Diving Nole
5.0 out of 5 stars Bright!
I researched many of these and finally settled. I got the green lens and I like it but don't use it all that much. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TropicalSurfer
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Night Running
I love this headlight and wear it whenever I run in the dark. It provides a great beam of light, so that I can concentrate on running rather than tripping in a pothole or pebble. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This headlamp is great. I love the fit and the fact that I can have bright, white light or amber light.
Published 2 months ago by Jahnavi D Stenflo
5.0 out of 5 stars Tak Tika Plus Headlamp Review
I bought this headlamp for my wife for kayaking. I already had an older Tak Tika and my satisfaction with it led me to purchase another. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Oil Boiler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool
This headlamp has been a real benefit in my craft making in putting more direct light right where I am looking, right where I need it; not beside or behind me as most lamps are but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Denise Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars GIFT
Bought this as a gift to my dad. He always uses it around the house, out in the shed, changing the oil in the work van, etc... Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. King
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible!
I have owned this for 7 years, and have used it pretty much every day with a couple of exceptions. I use it to walk the dog at night, put the chickens away, to set up dj gear, to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mgriff9
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