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Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp

Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp

Item # 751758
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So small yet so useful, the Tikkina features two LEDs for hand-free lighting, and it's improved to be 80% brighter than the original Tikkina!

  • With batteries, the headlamp weighs only 2.75 oz.
  • With only two LEDs to power, the three included AAA batteries provide long-lasting illumination
  • Ratcheting swivel head aims light where you need it
  • LED bulbs won't burn out
  • Adjustable elastic headband holds the light securely in place
  • Water-resistant construction provides full-on reliability in inclement weather

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 LED bulbs.

Imported.

Item 751758

Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb type2 LEDs
Weight with batteries2.75 ounces
Dimensions2.3 x 2 x 1.6 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)33
Maximum beam distance23 meters
Brightness levels1
Beam typeFlood
StrobesNone
Regulated outputNo
Battery life at 70 degrees140 hours
Batteries3 AAA
MaterialPlastic
RechargeableNo

Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp
 
2.0

(based on 5 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good battery life (4)

Cons

  • Dim (4)

Best Uses

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    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    27

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Cheap and low-quality

    By mouse22

    from Ohio

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Dim

    Best Uses

    • Car Camping
    • Day trip

    Comments about Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp:

    I'm on my second Tikkina headlamp, and the second one is having the same problem the first one did. This is just a poorly-designed, cheap headlamp.

    After you open the headlamp to replace the batteries, it is very hard to get it to snap shut again with the batteries in place, and occasionally it just comes open, which is really annoying in the dark.
    I used this headlamp every day in the summer as a part of my job, and the housing eventually cracked, leading to a dim and flickery light. Sometimes the headlamp would not work at all unless I pressed down on it.

    Stupidly, I bought another one, thinking the first was just defective, and after a year of (not even intense) use, the same exact problem is happening. It's well worth it to pay a little more money to get a better headlamp.

    • 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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    Dec

    3

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    You get what you pay for

    By Portland Jock

    from Sunny Portland, OR

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Dim

    Best Uses

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

    Comments about Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp:

    This is a puzzling little light.I bought it initially for a 24 hour hike I once did. During that it performed fine. I had nothing else to compare it against but it certainly lit my way on the trail sufficiently and - unlike one of the other reviewers - I had no problem sizing it to fit and/or no issues with it being susceptible to knocks and spilling batteries. It hid in my rucksack getting knocked about and it performed fine when called upon.I don't do any night hiking any more, so i decided to add this to my bike helmet as a directional light. Here you can see (or not as the case may be) that it's nowhere near as powerful as even a cheap bike lamp. The beam is much, much weaker than my $[$]bike light. Also I've started to see the reliability/fit issue - after opening the housing to change the battery it's never really snapped back together quite right.Bottom line? As a hiking lamp it'll do a job for you. As a bike light, it should really only be as a backup (good for looking at drivers at stop lights to remind them you're there!).

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    9

    2009

     
    1.0

    Great if it would stay closed

    By dreamlessleep

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Cheaply made

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp:

    I don't need a headlamp with all the bells and whistles when I go backpacking, so I thought this product would be perfect. The trouble began immediately when I put the batteries in. Once opened to put the batteries in, the door will NOT stay closed. It springs open at the most inopportune moments. If I were you, I would definitely skip this one and try either a different brand or a higher price point. If I still had the receipt I'd return this in a heartbeat.

    • Gift:
    • No

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

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    Apr

    11

    2008

    (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Poor choice, flawed design

    By spring

    from Eugene, or

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Dim

    Best Uses

      Comments about Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp:

      the plastic strap that links the top to the bottom are attached underneath the last battery which means that it the lamp is even slightly bumped you run the risk of popping the last battery out and the light either goes out or flickers on and off until you open it back up and carefully replace the batteries. Useless.

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

      (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      23

      2007

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Perfect Fit!

      By lauranotbora

      from Yosemite

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Field Instructor, Outdoor educator

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Durable
      • Long battery life
      • Tilt function

      Cons

      • Dim
      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Life

      Comments about Petzl Tikkina LED Headlamp:

      I used it at the outdoor science school I work at and on the various adventures I went on myself. It's flexible and great for anything! It was a little heavy and not too bright but other than that, I love it!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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