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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp

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The Petzl 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!
4 LEDs provide even lighting throughout your field of view with no blank spots in the beam; LED bulbs won't burn out
3 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
Petzl Tactikka Plus LED headlamp is powered by 3 AAA batteries, included

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.

Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp

4.5

(based on 40 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (33)
Durable (33)
Long battery life (33)
Stable (23)
Adjustable beam (18)

Cons

No beam adjustment (5)
Not waterproof (4)

Best Uses

Backpacking (31)
Hiking (29)
Car camping (25)
Day trip (22)
Military/law enforcement (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (20), Casual/ recreational (13), Military/law enforcement (4), Outdoor professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)

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May

2013

4.0

Gave away the first, so I bought another

By Bob the former builder

from Milton, Vermont

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Property Inspections

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I bought the first one to use in my property inspection and assessment work. My brother, a caretaker and property manager in the Adirondacks, liked it so well I gave it to him. I missed having it and bought another. I don't have to tie up one hand holding a flashlight while trying to write inspection reports. I've used it for hiking and even reading in the evening. The red flip-down lens lets me look at star charts without wrecking my night vision.

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May

2013

4.0

Great military light

By spamb0t

from Minnesota

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Tactical Military

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I find this to be an excellent value in military tactical headlights. Mine has got to be getting close to 10 years old. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I have changed the batteries.

The red flip lens is the deal closer. It's the only light I have seen with a permanently attached red filter. This is key for two reasons. 1) Who wants to fiddle around with removable lenses in a field environment and 2) The magic button press to get a red LED to come on with other lights, invariably turns on the white LED, if briefly. This is unacceptable in a tactical environment. No worries with the Tactikka. Simply flip the filter up or down. Thank you Petzl!

The lumens of this light seems to be about perfect. There are always situations where you can use more light, but that's what my SureFire flashlights are for. To be honest, my wife has the Tikka Plus 2 rated for 70 lumens, and sidy by side, I can't tell the difference.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sometimes Simpler is Better

By Pacific NW

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

After having an older Tikka Plus for years, and trying a Tikka Plus 2 with the rechargeable CORE system (junk), it was time to go to back to old faithful. The Tactikka Plus makes things a lot easier if you want to use a red filter -- you just flip it up since it's permanently attached. No magic button presses or complex UI. While the light output and color rendition (these are older technology direct-drive 5mm LEDs) of the Tactikka Plus probably won't win any awards, that's okay. For us, this is being used for close-up work around the house, camping, traveling, etc. We don't need a searchlight searing our retinas at these distances. (That's what the flashlights are for anyways.) Caveats: You probably want something much more powerful for an activity like trail running. Beware that Petzl doesn't advocate using lithium batteries in this headlamp, as the circuitry supposedly can't handle it.

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Jan

2013

5.0

Exactly what I Needed!

By CMR73

from Green Valley, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life
Red filter

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking
Law Enforcement
Military

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I ordered this headlamp after doing a lot of research online. For the price, I don't think this headlamp can be beat. Great quality, multiple brightness settings (including a strobe mode), flip up red filter, lightweight, and comfortable. The red lens is great for use at night when you don't want to light up a huge area and/or you want to preserve your night vision. The multiple brightness settings allow you to tailor the light to your specific need and save on battery life by using a lower setting. I use mine for a lot of chores around my yard at night, as I don't have a lot of lights on the sides of my house. I live in the desert and have to deal with scorpions, rattlesnakes and river toads, and having a light like this is nice when I'm taking out the trash at night and don't want to give up the use of one hand by carrying a flashlight. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this light.

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Sep

2012

4.0

Dependable and Rugged

By DarrenG

from San Antonio, Texas

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Has held up well for many years. I like the red flip-down cover, which is handy in not annoying too many campers when moving around the campground at dark. The tilting head is a real positive. I like adjusting it while laying in the sleeping bag reading. The lowest brightness setting is what I leave it on 90% of the time. The batteries therefore last a really long time. The only negative I see to this headlamp is that it is a little bulky due to the strap.

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Feb

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

THE best multi-use headlamp

By Rock 115

from North Carolina

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking
Tactical

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I've been using this headlamp for the last 7 years and it shows no sign of giving up. It's been a staple in my bag or my truck.

The battery life is the best thing about this headlamp. I can use it daily for weeks on end before changing out the batteries. The red lens is durable and won't break. It's pretty water resistant; the only downside I've noticed is that a little rust will accumulate in the plastic housing, but that's unavoidable if you're using it in a humid or seaside environment.

It's very durable, lightweight, and when I'm wearing a helmet or don't want it on my head it's easy to drop down and keep around my neck. Sometimes I'll forget it's even there.

I've bought 3 of these because they're so handy to have in the car or around the house.

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Oct

2011

4.0

Comfortable, white light leakage

By GrahamP

from Round Rock, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Comfortable head band

Cons

Light leaks

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

The lamp is comfortable to wear and is bright. The red light cover is an excellent idea. However, the red filter cover does not quite close all the way, and there's a small gap around the top edge through which the white LEDs can be seen. This is enough to spoil people's night vision. Perhaps the cover on mine doesn't close as far as its supposed to? I'm returning this since I really want a solid red light feature.

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Jun

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

not bright enough

By pine tree 5

from ohio

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Stable

Cons

Dim
Low battery life
No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

its just not bright enough!! later i got the BD storm mutch better 100 lumns!low 4 red light mode
same price

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May

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Headlamp Ever

By DRunner

from So Cal

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Home Use
running

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Bought this for night running and have since found so many uses! I use it for night running (with or without a hat/visor). The red flipdown is great when you are looking for gear at home at 4am and don't want to wake anyone with bright light. I also use it for work around the house that requires light but where I prefer to be hands-free. Best. Purchase. Ever.

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May

2011

5.0

Survived 7 months in the desert

By Dave the Marine

from Al Anbar, Iraq

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Tactikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Another great light that served well in the harsh desert conditions. I had to change the batteries once in 7 months and this was used almost every single night. The option to flip to a red light is great to avoid killing your night vision.

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