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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp
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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp

Item # 709063

$43.95

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The Tactikka Plus headlamp's filter provides white or red lighting options. And now this popular headlamp is 80% brighter!

  • Not much larger than the small batteries that power it; Tactikka weighs a mere 2.75 ounces!
  • Four LED bulbs provide even lighting throughout your field of view with no blank spots in the beam; LED bulbs won't burn out
  • Three brightness settings (maximum, optimum, economy) and a blinking mode ensure setting to meet your needs
  • Alternates easily between white and red light simply by moving the pivoting filter over the LEDs
  • Ergonomically designed, comfortable to wear elastic headband holds the light securely in place
  • Water-resistant design for all-weather use
  • Powered by 3 AAA batteries, included

Please Note: Petzl products can only be shipped to US addresses. Petzl warns against the use of lithium batteries with this headlamp as doing so might cause the lamp to overheat and damage the LED bulbs.

Imported.

Item 709063

Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Bulb detail4 LEDs
Weight with batteries2.75 ounces
Dimensions2.4 x 2 x 1.7 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)High: 64 / low: 14
Light output35 lumens
Maximum beam distanceHigh: 32 / low: 15 meters
Brightness levels3
Beam typeFlood
Strobes1
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 100 / low: 150 hours
Batteries3 AAA
Material(s)Plastic
RechargeableNo

Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp
 
4.6

(based on 24 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (22)
  • Durable (22)
  • Good battery life (22)
  • Stable (18)
  • Adjustable beam (12)

Cons

  • No beam adjustment (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (20)
  • Hiking (19)
  • Car camping (16)
  • Day trip (15)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (14), Casual/ recreational (8)

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Nov

28

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Best I've ever owned

By ah64ip

from Kabul, Afghanistan

About Me Outdoor Professional

Pros

  • Bright
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Long battery life
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flying combat missions

    Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

    As a professional Apache helicopter pilot, this is the best headlamp I've ever owned. The white light is perfect for pre-flighting and gathering all my gear into helmet and pubs bags after the mission. The red light is great in the cockpit for referencing kneeboard without washing out life-critical night vision. I can slip it down around my neck when my flight helmet is on and it's handy. No having to dig into pockets when you're strapped in or having a flashlight rolling around the cockpit. Great durability and battery life. Great for moving around in a giant tent at night without disturbing all the other hooahs. I've had many others that all had major drawbacks. I can't live without this light. Feel like buying another just in case!

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    15

    2008

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Simplifies overnight feedings/changes

    By Alan the new Dad

    from Issaquah, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Amber lens
    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Nightly diaper changes
      • Overnight feedings

      Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

      This may seem like a strange recommendation, but...

      This headlamp makes all the difference when feeding and changing my our new twins in the middle of the night. A friend lent us hers while she stayed with us. We almost stole it. The amber lens makes it possible to do the entire feeding/changing without turning on the lights. Makes it MUCH easier to get the babies back to bed.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      26

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Durable, with great battery life

      By akayaker

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Flip down red lens
      • Long battery life
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

        This headlamp can take a real beating and the flip down red lens helps keep the LEDs from getting damaged. The elastic headband has plenty of adjustability and wears well; unless you have a head larger in circumference than a watermelon it will fit. I've had mine since these first came out two years ago, and it's still in great shape. The tilting function is great since it focuses the beam right where you need it. The only thing I don't like about the lamp is that it uses AAA batteries, which can be harder to find than AA batteries in some places. Those three batteries last a VERY long time, however, and I usually replace the batteries about every six months with heavy use.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        10

        2007

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great for pilots too

        By ETA Flyer

        from Long Beach, CA (KLGB)

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Bright
        • Long battery life

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General aviation flying

          Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

          This is the second headlamp I have used as a general aviation pilot. The filter is perfect for maintaining night vision while flying at night. The step down intensity levels are great too. The white light is perfect for evening pre-flight/post flight.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          26

          2007

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Impressive lighting

          By DouglasCOWheeler

          from Denver, CO

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life
          • Stable

          Cons

          • No Rhinestones on Strap

          Best Uses

          • All-purpose
          • Car Camping

          Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

          Received as a gift from wife for use when 4-wheeling, camping, working on my truck after dark, on or off the trail. While this is my first headlamp, I am astounded with the utility purposes it offers; light, comfortable, long battery life, and large lighting area. I use the lamp all the time as an all-purpose hands-free lamp.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          16

          2007

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          2 Years and Going Strong

          By Doocc

          from Novi, MI

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable Beam
          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

            I have been using this headlamp for 2 years now and am on the 3rd set of batteries. This has become my all in one flashlight. Small, very long battery life, and more than enough power for any activity except long distance night spotting. The only 'con' I would give this item is that newer models have slightly better beam range although this unit is more than sufficient. Very few other headlamps have a red filter which is ESSENTIAL when outdoors. It is too easy to turn to the person talking behind you and destroy their night vision without it.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            4

            2007

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great lamp

            By dwtdct

            from Arizona

            About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Stable

            Cons

            • Low battery life

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Hiking

            Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

            This is just waht it is...a good lamp at an expensive price for what it is. Pretty reliable and mine has seen the bottom of a creekbed or two and still works like a charm. Burns thru. batteries a bit quick though and the brightness is nowhere close to that of what they advertise it at. You have approx a good ten ft of usable light range with this lamp.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            15

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            All you need

            By Tex

            from Houston, TX

            About Me Weekend Warrior

            Pros

            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life
            • Stable

            Cons

            • No Beam Adjustment

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

            This is a great basic lamp that stays put on your head and makes everything easier at night and it's light and doesn't take up much room in a backpack and has plenty of power. The red filter really works to save night vision. I have not had to change the batteries yet after a week long trip and a month of reading by it. Would like to have more guaruntee of water resistance like a dive lamp and an adjustable beam but it is already more than I need out of a light.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            28

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            nice headlamp

            By Rock 22

            from Lakview,Ohio

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

              It really works great I love the red light at night

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              10

              2007

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Camp Lamp

              By AdventureDave

              from Warwick, RI

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Bright
              • Durable
              • Long battery life
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Day trip
                • Hiking

                Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

                I always have this with me, as said before red filter is great for saving night vision. I like the three levels of brightness, helps conserve battery life. I've had this headlamp for close to a year and have not yet had to change the batteries, it is starting to dim a little now though, but it has gotten a ton of use.
                The led's create a wider beam so it doesn't have the distance that something more focused would, but I haven't had any problems so far where I've felt it wasn't enough

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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