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Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp

Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp

Item # 730294
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Don't let the diminutive size of this headlamp fool you--it packs a punch with a powerful and adjustable beam, tilt head and battery-status indicator.

  • "Easily the brightest mini-lamp we tested," said Backpacker Magazine (March 2006 Gear Guide issue)
  • Durable plastic housing is highly water-resistant for confident use in wet conditions
  • Adjustable elastic band comfortably fits a variety of head sizes; tilting ratchet head adjusts light where you need it without crooking your neck
  • Three-color battery-charge indicator provides visual status of remaining battery life, eliminating guesswork
  • Powered by three AAA batteries, headlamp can provide up to 120 hours of light on low setting
  • Super-powerful Boost mode produces nearly double the light of Maximum level when you need extra visibility
  • Boost mode stays active for a maximum of 20 seconds to prevent overheating of the LED circuitry
  • Powerful 1-watt LED bulb never needs replacement
  • Slide-away diffuser lens cover changes beam shape from spot light to area light for different conditions
  • Four-way power switch controls light modes: maximum, optimum, economy and flashing strobe
  • Separate Boost switch for on-demand lighting to cut through the dark

Manufacturer-supplied specifications. Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. 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 730294

Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb type1- watt LED
Weight with batteries3.25 ounces
Dimensions2.5 x 2.25 x 1.5 inches
Brightness levels4
Beam typeFixed & focused
Strobes1
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh setting: 20:46 / low setting: 45:53
Battery life at 0 degreesHigh setting: 5:18 / low setting: 10:47
Half life brightness (70 deg)High setting: 27.0 / low setting: 14.9 foot candles
Half life brightness (0 deg)High setting: 33.7 / low setting: 8.8 foot candles
Batteries3 AAA
MaterialPlastic

Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp
 
4.8

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (10)
  • Durable (9)
  • Good battery life (8)
  • Adjustable beam (7)
  • Stable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (10)
    • Hiking (10)
    • Car camping (8)
    • Day trip (7)
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    Dec

    11

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Working well for me

    By Dugan

    from Colorado Springs, Co

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

      This is the first headlamp that I have ever had. I use mine mainly on early morning hikes before the sun is out. It fits well and has provided me with all the light I need. Battery life seems to last as well.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      22

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Buy!

      By northfacejmb

      from Texas

      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 Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

        I'm so glad I bought this headlamp. I liked mine so much I decided to buy my Dad one too, and he loves it! It could be a little brighter, but it it still bright enough to do the job. The beam difusser can be really healpful and is a wonderful feature.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        16

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        small but bright

        By yangl07

        from TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • 3 brightness settings
        • Boost mode
        • Bright
        • Small and light

        Cons

        • No Beam Adjustment
        • No current regulator

        Best Uses

        • Around the house
        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

        The XP may be small, but it's incredibly bright for its size. The quality of the lamp is very good. It's comfortable to wear; I use it on runs at night, and I don't have any problems with it. I only wish that it could be brighter, but the boost mode makes up for that. Overall a pretty cool headlamp.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        6

        2008

         
        5.0

        Amazing Headlamp!

        By C TRAIN

        from Waco, TX

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

          I just used this headlamp while backpacking in the Grand Canyon. It was a lifesaver. I used every night around the campsite. It also helped while hiking at night. It has a good range.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Mar

          6

          2008

           
          5.0

          Brighten Your Day

          By Lost Alaskan

          from Valdez, Alaska

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Caving
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

            This was my second headlamp and considering that its only [$], it's an amazing piece of equipment. it's worth twice this price. The battery life is unreal! It's bright as all hell and really comfortable. Not to mention that its durable and looks pretty cool. If you're getting a headlamp, get this one. you will not regret it.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Feb

            26

            2008

             
            5.0

            How did I do my job without this?

            By HVAC Brad

            from Fremont, Ca

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Hiking

              Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

              I'm an HVAC service tech so I find myself in dark places a lot. This lets me have light wherever I look without having to move a flashlight around. I've only used it for a few days, but I love it. It's is comfortable and stays put. The light output is strong, but doesn't replace a good flashlight. I plan to buy rechargeable batteries for it and use it extensively. Don't settle for a lesser model.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              20

              2008

               
              5.0

              Bright & Long Battery Life

              By Scout Leader Dad

              from California

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

              • Bulky
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Fishing
              • Hiking
              • Hunting
              • work

              Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

              Carry it with me every day. Have to respond to a work site at night and during power outages. Still on original batteries 18 months later. Expensive, but well made. Has only narrow, or wide angle using built in diffuser lense, but meets my needs. Narrow beam lights a trail far enough ahead to walk fast. Three levels from pleasant reading in a tent to seach light strength when you need it.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              5

              2008

               
              5.0

              Awesome Headlamp!

              By nellycosta

              from Ashland, OR

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Day trip
                • Hiking
                • Hiking in the rainforest
                • Reading in bed

                Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

                I purchased this headlamp before heading out to Central America. I LOVE this headlamp! Unfortunately, I lost my beloved headlamp but am purchasing another one! I hate to live without it!

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jan

                20

                2008

                 
                5.0

                Super Power!!!

                By Backcountry Fly-Fisherman

                from Smoky Mountains

                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 Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

                  This thing goes with me on any fishing trip. It goes with me on any backpacking trip. It's awesome, and puts other headlamps to shame. The boost feature is so bright that your campmates will hate you for "sneak attacking" them with it. Ok, It's not cool, but fun. Generally everyone who's seen it wants one when they compare it to thier lamp. The thing that is awesome about it is that it can shoot a beam over a long distance or you can slide over this difuser and shoot a wide angle beam. Even on low it's plenty of light, but when you shoot a long beam the boast lights up whatever you need to see. You will not be dissapointed if you get this thing. Great product, and a super piece of gear.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Dec

                  17

                  2007

                   
                  5.0

                  Great lamp

                  By murt97

                  from San Francisco, CA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Adjustable Beam
                  • Bright
                  • Durable
                  • Long battery life

                  Cons

                  • Slightly heavy

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Car Camping
                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking
                  • Travelling

                  Comments about Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp:

                  I've owned a few Petzl headlamps and this one is my favorite. It's extremely bright and compact enough to be thrown into any bag or keep another one in your car for emergency. The only thing i'm not completely sold on was the weight compared to other units, but it's still very light and the brightness pays off huge especially when you're trying to find where your camp is in the middle of the night.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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