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Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp

Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp

Item # 751756
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This tiny headlamp supplies hours of light on three AAA batteries, and it's improved to be 80% brighter than the original Tikka!

  • Not much larger than the small batteries that power it,Tikka weighs less than three ounces!
  • Triple LEDs provide even lighting throughout your field of vision with no blank spots in the beam; LED bulbs won't burn out
  • Streamlined design sets the beam at an efficient illumination angle; headlamp also tilts to point light where you need it
  • Adjustable elastic headband holds the light securely in place; colorful headband and plastic casing add a little style
  • Lamp body can be tilted to direct light where needed
  • Runs on three AAA batteries, included

Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses. Petzl warns against using lithium batteries in this headlamp as doing so might cause the lamp to overheat and damage the LEDs.

Imported.

Item 751756

Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb type3 LEDs
Weight with batteries2.75 ounces
Dimensions2.4 x 2 x 1.7 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)46
Maximum beam distance27 meters
Brightness levels1
Beam typeFlood
StrobesNo
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degrees120 hours
Batteries3 AAA
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp
 
3.5

(based on 34 reviews)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good battery life (23)
  • Bright (22)
  • Stable (20)
  • Durable (18)
  • Adjustable beam (12)

Cons

  • No beam adjustment (9)
  • Dim (7)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (29)
  • Car camping (24)
  • Hiking (21)
  • Day trip (13)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (20), Casual adventurer (14)

Reviewed by 34 customers

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Jul

22

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Spend the extra [$] for something better

By Bjartmarr

from Santa Monica, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Stable

Cons

  • Dim
  • Low battery life
  • Shoddily made

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

I was fooled by Petzl's deceptive packaging. 18 lumens! 90 hours! (I've forgotten the exact numbers.) What they don't tell you is that it's 18 lumens for the first half hour, then down to 2 lumens at 90 hours. Bottom line, mine is too dim to read with after 3-4 hours. Also, the switch on mine is faulty, so it flickers at times. Bad product, buy something else.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

2

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

It's no Princeton Tec EOS

By Mr. AC

from San Francisco

Site Member

Pros

  • Long battery life

Cons

  • Dim

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

Well, it works. That is about the best thing I can say about it. The light lasts a long time but unfortunately it gets dimmer and dimmer from the moment a new battery is installed. I much prefer a shorter battery life with even brightess (like the EOS) to a light that just gets dimmer and dimmer but lasts forever (like the Petzl). I have owned both headlamps for a couple of years and the EOS is far superior. Not to mention I have even dropped and broken my Princeton Tec diving light and they fixed it at no charge. Great company!

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

8

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Is your headlamp on?

By The Andies

from Washington D.C.

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Fits my head

Cons

  • Bad mechanics
  • Dim
  • No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

  • If your flashlight dies

Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

Just got back from a trip in the Smokies, with multiple late night hikes and early mornings. Many time my compadres would ask "is your headlamp on?". Also, when adjusting the direction of the beam, the battery compartment would open almost spilling my batteries into the dark, this happened very often during the whole trip (6 days). On top of that, when it was on the light would flicker from -dim- to -very dim-. Obviously i was very displeased with this product.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

19

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great as a primary or as a backup

By GA -->ME

from Austin, Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Bright
  • Light and small

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Day trip
    • Emergency
    • Hiking
    • Home or car

    Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

    Light enough to stash in your pack for the unexpected, bright enough to use as a primary light source in most situations. not bright enough for sustained night hiking or caving and not bombproof, but comfortable, adjustable, cheap, and immensely practical.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    11

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Buyer Beware

    By Jammers

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Bright
    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Cheap - does not last

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

    I purchased a Tikka head lamp about 2 years ago and I only got about 1 good year of use out of it before the switch on the top of the light began to malfunction. The switch is a very primitive way to complete the electrical circuit inside the unit and it tends to wear out after very light use. I would advise against this product because of this reason. I also purchased an upgraded Petzl head lamp with a on/off button (instead of the switch mentioned above) and it failed as well. Generally I'm not pleased with Petzl head lamps and I do not ever plan to purchase one again in the future.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    9

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Spend the Extra $10 for the better one.

    By The Andies

    from NoVA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfy
    • Turns On

    Cons

    • Flickers
    • No Beam Adjustment
    • Poor Angle Adjustment

    Best Uses

    • Reading a book in bed

    Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

    Bought right before trip to the smokies and i decided to be cheap. I was let down. I was adjusting the direction of the light and the whole thing opened up (almost lost my batteries in the dark). It also likes to flicker on and off, or from bright to dim.
    It cut out completely in the ADK's but luckily the moon was bright and then finally it cut back on...not sure what's up with that.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    11

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great light

    By AlexT

    from Boston, MA

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Bright
    • Lightweight
    • Long battery life

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking
      • Mountaineering

      Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

      I've used this everywhere from cold winter trips to wicked hot summer hikes and never had an issue. The light is bright and lightweight. You'll forget it's there. Once you get used to the light being on, I sometimes talk to people with it shining on them and don't realize it until I notice they're squinting. The batteries seem like they'll never run out either.

      That being said, I wouldn't go anywhere without it. It's lasted through rain and snow storms. It's really just a great piece of equipment.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      8

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Bad headlamp

      By avidboyscouter

      from San Jose, CA

      About Me Boy scout

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Difficult to replace batt
      • No brightness adj
      • Not well built
      • Quality

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping

      Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

      i did not like this product. It suffered from multiple faulty connections, was bulky, heavy, and did not come with and adjustable brightness.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      1

      2009

       
      5.0

      Keep It Simple With Tikka & Be Rewarded

      By jpurcell

      from Milwaukee, WI

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Balls To The Walls
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Extremely Reliable
      • Long battery life
      • Stable

      Cons

      • No Strobe Option

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking
      • Night hiking
      • Nightime Navigation

      Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

      I bought the Tikka for a 2 1/2 month course that included backpacking/mountaineering (for a solid month), climbing, sailing in B.C. (in late Nov.) and canoeing in Washington's Pesayten Wilderness and Pennisula coastline. With such a very wet and often harsh climate, I couldn't of had a better headlamp. I dropped it onto shore rocks a few times and had no problem following. The switch on, switch off device of the headlamp kept it simple and low maintenence and failure. Just buy it, keeping it simple, and be happy. I've had my headlamp for 5 years now and it still works like it's new.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      4

      2009

       
      5.0

      Great Headlamp

      By bikerhbk

      from La Crescenta, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about Petzl Tikka LED Headlamp:

        This headlamp is great for backpacking and camping. I've had it for about 4 years and it has never given me problems. The batteries last forever if you only use it when you need it. I've beat it up pretty good and it is really durable and repels rain well too.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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