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Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp

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Item # 793266

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So small yet so useful, the Petzl Tikkina 2 headlamp weighs in at only 2.8 oz. and features 2 LEDs for hand-free lighting at camp or around the house.

2 LEDs create a wide beam that reaches up to 23m; low level provides up to 190 hrs. of use and high up to 55 hrs.
Push-button switch lets you easily change between 2 lighting modes (high and low) so you can choose the appropriate light level for the task at hand
Headlamp tilts to point light where you need it
Provides IPX4 water resistance for reliability in inclement weather
Adjustable elastic headband holds the light securely in place; colorful headband and plastic casing add a little style
Compatible with the Petzl Adapt Tikka 2 system (not included), which allows you to quickly and easily attach the light in a variety of places
Battery compartment is hinged to allow simpler access than the previous version of the Tikkina; compartment closes easily and securely
Runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, included

Manufacturer-supplied specifications. Petzl warns against using lithium batteries with this headlamp as doing so might cause the lamp to overheat and damage the LEDs.

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

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Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp

3.1

(based on 7 reviews)

43%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Adjustable beam (4)
Durable (3)

Cons

Dim (4)

Best Uses

Car camping (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4), Avid adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Jul

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good budget headlamp

By Eastcoasthumidity

from Arlington, VA

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

Purchased this to use around camp once I finished backpacking into my destination. Arrived at camp too early and was bored so I decided to hike for another 3 hours, 2 of those hours under the guide of my Tikkina headlamp.
This headlamp is a bit dim to hike by at night, luckily my trail was well laid out and marked, otherwise I would have been in a bad spot. Beam is not wide and only reaches maybe 20 feet out.
However, this headlamp isn't made for that. It is an excellent in-camp headlamp to set up your tent, cook dinner, play some cards, read a book, etc. It is nice and light, packs small, durable enough. Use it for what it is intended for and you will be happy.

Sep

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good Camp Only Light

By CO_Chuck

from Fort Collins, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Light weight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

In Camp

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

Love the large, waterproof on-off switch. Light weight and long battery life. Alas, just too dim for anything beyond in camp use. Petzl really needs to upgrade one of the LED's in this light to a higher lumen output LED for greater versatility.

Aug

2010

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Moderate

By amishpowerandlight

from Philadelphia, Pa

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Beam

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

I've been disappointed with this lamp---definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is going out on a trail.

I bought it just for use around the house and to walk the dog at night. It's not even sufficient for walking the dog, so I can't imagine relying on it in an outdoors situation.

The other downside is that it's really easy to accidentally open up the battery housing and thus spilling three batteries into the trail or road.

Feb

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Headlamp for running

By runjanellerun

from Cary, NC

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

running

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

I purchased this because of the nighttime running group that I am a part of. It works great, came with 3 AAA batteries and was easy to throw together in a matter of seconds. It held up great through my 10.5 mile run :)

Oct

2011

5.0

Solid! Much much better than a BD Gizmo

By jbucky1

from Portland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
General home

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

Had a Black Diamond Gizmo before this, total rubbish. This lamp is much much better, great value for money, engineered well, light weight and even looks a little better than a Gizmo in my opinion.. I'm very happy with it. Black Diamond, really come on step it up, these guys are killing you.

Oct

2011

2.0

good around camp

By yooz85

from Nescopeck, Pa

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Pros

Adjustable Beam

Cons

Dim
Low battery life

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

I ordered this in the spring for my 300 mile section hike on the AT, only used it for night hikes 2 times on level easy terrain, to dim for anything more. great around camp and thats pretty much it. the headband stretched so much that it wont even fit very well on my head.

Jun

2011

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Spring for a better headlamp than this

By AmyMH

from Scottsdale, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Comfortable

Cons

Dim
Low battery life
No "lock" feature
Often doesn't turn on

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikkina 2 LED Headlamp:

I used (or attempted to use) this headlamp for several months before I gave up on it and bought a better option. From the very first time I tried to use it, the "on" button often wouldn't work, and I'd have to click it for a minute or more before it would finally cooperate.

The two light (beam) settings are nice, but even the brightest is pretty dim--it provides enough light to set up a tent or play a game of cards, but good luck hiking in the dark with it--and doesn't stay bright for anywhere near as long as advertised. The problem is exacerbated by the lamp's fondness for turning on in my backpack (why won't it cooperate when I try to push the button?).

My advice: spend an extra $10 or $20 on a more reliable headlamp. My boyfriend has the Petzl Tikka Plus 2, which works fine, and I replaced this lamp with a Black Diamond Spot that I'm thrilled with.