Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp

by Petzl

Product Features

• • Three light settings: Maximum, Optimum and Economy
  • Single powerful LED light bulb source with a 50% boost mode that lasts for 20-second intervals
  • Wide angle lens for increased peripheral range
  • Integrated battery and light case (no battery pack in back like the Myo XP

Product Description

Just when you think LED lights can't get any better, Petzl comes out with the Tikka XP Headlamp. This single LED lamp has a range of up to 35 meters and still maintains a 120-hour maximum battery life. The Tikka XP also has a boost mode which gives you 50% more power for 20 seconds, and a tiltable light body lets you direct that light where you need it. When your batteries finally start to wear down, the battery life indicator light will let you know, so you will never be caught in the dark.

Product Features

• Bulb Type: Single LED
• Power Source: 3 AAA batteries (included)
• Battery Location: Front
• Headband Type: Single elastic strap
• Burn Time: [Max] 120hrs
• Voltage Regulator: No
• Dimming Switch: Yes
• Backup Power Source: No
• Waterproof: Water resistant to 1m
• Tiltable Housing: Yes
• Weight: [With batteries] 3oz (95g)
• Recommended Use: Any time you need light
• Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years
• Country of Origin: China

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B001138TXU
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking - backpacking - camping & more - very useful, November 11, 2007

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Christopher S. Zaleski (Wappingers Falls, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned many Petzl headlamps, but this one is by far the best I have owned & used. Three easily found AAA batteries power this "lite" (weighs only 95g [3.35oz] including the batteries!) light and there is a nifty Green Orange Red indicator light on the side to help you determine how much battery life is left. New/fresh batteries & the indicator blinks green. After about 70% used/discharged the indicator turns orange. Finally, Red when 90% used and they need to be replaced. As an additional alert, the headlamp's beam will blink momentarily when the indicator changes color. Speaking of batteries, I checked out Petzl USA Homepage and there is now a warning not to use Lithium batteries (especially their higher output during discharge) because they may cause the lamp to overheat and possibly damage the LEDs. There is a very functional light diffuser that allows the light to be spread; perfect for walking at night through the woods with a full pack on, or with the diffuser moved to the side, a pin point beam can be directed where you need the brightest of lighting. Battery life for the 3 lighting levels: maximum [60 hours], optimum [80 hours], economic, [120 hours] Water resistant for all-weather use. Buy this headlamp & you will not be disappointed.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These things are so freakin awesome, July 23, 2007

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Jeffrey S. Alek (Annandale, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red (Tools & Home Improvement)

Got 4 of them, 2 in the autos, one in the tool chest, and one just laying around.
What I like about this model is the tilting head beam that stays locked. LED light just bright enough but not blinding, great battery life.
I use them for everything. Taking out the garbage at night, walking or jogging, changing the oil filter, working on electronics, power outage, attic.
Comfortable and light to wear, adjustable light power with a stobe option.
And you are nuts to go camping without these, you can even signal w/ them.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little light!, August 23, 2007

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Kevin C. Eddy (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been wanting a light like this for awhile and finally took the plunge. The Petzl has several different models, but this one looked like the best combination of features and price.
It's been used many times and works great. Not a high penetration beam, but the LED has a blue light which seems more white than the standard tungsten lights. The headlight is very useful for jobs that require your hands free. I use it to clean my sensor on my digital camera and photography shots at night. Reading is very convenient with this type of light too!!

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