Petzl E98 PM Zipka Plus 2 Headlamp, Mystic Gray

by Petzl

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Featuring a retractable strap for wearing and mounting flexibility, the Petzl Zipka Plus² Headlamp is the perfect multi-use light. Designed for use indoors or outdoors, this ultra-compact headlamp provides both a focused LED bulb that gives you improved range for route finding and a low-level LED that saves tons of battery power.

Zipka Plus2 Accessories: Poche Zipka2 ADAPT Mounting System Lens Kit

The electronic push-button switch lets you choose between five lighting modes. View larger.

The ZIP retractable cord system lets you wear the headlamp on your head or wrist or attach it to any other support. View larger.

Hands-Free Light for Multiple Uses
The Zipka Plus² is a hands-free light source that can handle a variety of different situations. Whether you're pitching a tent, working under your vehicle's hood, sewing, or hiking along a mountain trail, this portable, compact headlamp will help you see clearly. And for even greater versatility, the Zipka² is compatible with the ADAPT mounting system (sold separately).

Versatility and Power
Equipped with a ZIP retractable cord system--which allows you to wear the headlamp on the head or wrist, or attached to any other support--the Zipka Plus² is versatile and powerful. It integrates two light sources for versatility: one white, high-output LED and one red LED. The white LED delivers 50 lumens in maximum mode and lights up to 35 meters. In economic mode, it can achieve a burn-time of 140 hours.

The red LED provides lighting to preserve night vision or to become a flashing light for increased safety, for example if you're changing a tire on the side of the road. The Zipka Plus² can also be used with lithium batteries to decrease weight or increase performance in cold weather.

Ultra-Compact, User-Friendly Design
25% more compact than Tikka², the Zipka Plus² won't weigh you down. It has a single, hinged LED and battery compartment for easier access along with a more user-friendly closure system. For further convenience, the water-resistant housing offers extra protection against the elements.

Easy Operation
As easy to use as it is comfortable, the Zipka Plus² operates via an electric push-button switch that lets you quickly transition from one mode to another. For added convenience, this switch limits inadvertently turning on the lamp during storage, so you won't waste the batteries.

The Zipka Plus² comes with three AAA alkaline batteries and is backed by a three-year warranty.

About Petzl: Innovative Designs, Practical Approach
Petzl, a family company, was born out of Fernand Petzl's passion for caving. One of the leading experts of his generation, Fernand spent his life experimenting with vertical progression techniques, and he invented equipment that radically changed the status quo. The Petzl company applied these underground tools and solutions to other vertical environments: first to the mountains--rock climbing and mountaineering--and then to the professional sector, with work and rescue at-height. The Petzl company quickly became known as the foremost innovator in the vertical world and has been associated with all major underground, alpine, and Himalayan adventures since the 1970s.

Today, Petzl is the leader of hands-free lighting. Petzl revolutionized the industry starting with the Zoom, and then the Tikka--the first compact light. The company moved forward to introduce the state-of-the-art e+Lite and Ultra, and it continues to work with outdoor sports enthusiasts and professionals to create innovative, practical, high-quality lighting and climbing products.

What's in the Box
Petzl Zipka Plus² Headlamp and three AAA alkaline batteries.

Petzl Compact Headlamps
Model	Overview	Colors	Maximum Light Output	Distance	Battery Life	Weight (Including Batteries)	Beam Pattern
Tikkina2	Two-LED headlamp with two lighting levels	Orange Lime Green Electric Blue French Rose	23 lumens	23 meters maximum; 13 meters economic	190 hours economic; 55 hours maximum	80 grams	Wide
Tikka2	Four-LED headlamp with three lighting modes (two continuous and one flashing)	Storm Gray Tropical Blue	40 lumens	29 meters maximum; 13 meters economic	120 hours economic; 90 hours maximum	81 grams	Wide
Tikka Plus2	Four-LED headlamp with three lighting modes (two continuous and one flashing)	Mystic Gray Pistachio	50 lumens	35 meters maximum; 13 meters economic	140 hours economic; 55 hours maximum	83 grams	Wide
Tikka XP2	Headlamp with one high-output LED, one red LED, and five lighting modes (three continuous and two flashing) and wide-angle lens	Graphite Iris	60 lumens	60 meters maximum; 17 meters economic	160 hours economic; 80 hours maximum	88 grams	Wide and spot
Zipka2	Ultra-compact four-LED headlamp with retractable cord, three lighting modes (two continuous and one flashing)	Storm Gray Tropical Blue	40 lumens	29 meters maximum; 13 meters economic	120 hours economic; 90 hours maximum	69 grams	Wide
Zipka Plus2	Ultra-compact headlamp with retractable cord, one high-output LED, one red LED, and five lighting modes (three continuous and two flashing)	Mystic Gray Pistachio	50 lumens	35 meters maximum; 13 meters economic	140 hours economic; 55 hours maximum	71 grams	Wide

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Product Description

The ultra-compact Zipka 2 headlamp is equipped with the ZIPretractable cord system. This feature allows the headlamp tobe worn on the head or the wrist, or attached to any support.This headlamp integrates 2 light sources for versatility: onewhite, high output LED, and one red LED. The white LEDdelivers 50 lumens in max mode and lights up to 35 meters. Ineconomic mode, it can reach a burn time of 140 hours. The redLED provides lighting to preserve night vision or to become ablinking light for increased safety. The Zipka Plus can beused with lithium batteries to decrease weight or increaseperformance in cold weather.Color: Mystic Gray

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0027GYMRM
• Item model number: E98 PM
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,616 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #22 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Lights & Lanterns > Headlamps
  • #26 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Flashlights > Headlamps

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No better, February 6, 2010

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B. Johnson (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Petzl E98 PP ZIPKA PLUS˛ Headlamp, Pistachio (Sports)

I am a tenured user of these lights, and they are well worth the money. This light has the red LED mode and does flashing and on all the time in that mode. Otherwise it has no advantage over the 4 led model (which is cheaper). It actually seems slightly less bright than the 4 LED in white mode. The red light (which is only one bulb, contrary to how it looks) is very dim but enough to walk home if your eyes were adjusted. More important distinction is to buy the push button model (this one or the 4 led), the slide switch on the (even cheaper still) 3 LED model wears out over time.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever!, April 20, 2010

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Needle Of Justice "Brad" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Petzl E98 PP ZIPKA PLUS˛ Headlamp, Pistachio (Sports)

This is the first time I could call a headlamp "addictive." I got this lamp and continually friends and strangers alike are enticed into acquiring one, sometimes even before seeing it in action! I carry this with me religiously, and it is small and light enough to be unobtrusive in almost any pocket. This is a fully-functioning light, good for hiking, slow mountain biking, or getting caught in an epic while rock-climbing. I had an older model which was thoroughly abused, and the spectra cord got slightly furry, but never showed signs of failing. I lost it before I was able to kill it.

PROS:
-Light
-Small
-Bright
-Even Beam
-Red Light
-Battery Indicator
-Mega-Durable (no wires, impact-resistant)
-Batteries change out in the dark more easily than previous model/ some other headlamps
-Wrist-wearable, auto-adjust for hats, helmets, neck, etc.


CONS:
-Can be tangly for long/fine hair
-Can slide around on long-haired people
-Bike handlebar-mount trick doesn't really work for me
-Tilting must be done by moving it around on your head (or moving your head around)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite headlamp, March 4, 2010

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Mark Sanchez (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Petzl E98 PM Zipka Plus 2 Headlamp, Mystic Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own a handfull of headlamps, including Petzl's Myo RXP, an old Black Diamond, and several other random headlamps I've collected. This is now my go-to headlamp. The retractable cord is fantastic. I really like being able to wrap it around my arm, tree limbs, poles, or whatever. Might not be great for runners, but it fits comfortably around my head and doesn't fall out of place. The beam is bright enough without blinding. I don't normally use the strobe, but the strobe effect on this is much more "strobe" like and not just on/off blinking than any other light I've used. The red lamp is another great feature and I use the red beam about 25% of the time now. The light doesn't tilt, but beam is enough of a flood that it hardly matters to me.