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Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp

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The small and lightweight Petzl Zipka® 2 headlamp features the Zip retractable cord system, making it 25% more compact than the Petzl Tikka® 2 headlamp.

Zip Dyneema® retractable cord allows the headlamp to be worn on the head or wrist, or attached to any other support, such as a tent pole or bicycle seatpost
4 LEDs provide even lighting throughout your field of vision with no blank spots in the beam; LEDs throw the beam up to 29m
Push-button switch lets you easily change between 3 lighting modes (high, low and flashing) so you can choose the appropriate light level for the task at hand
Low level provides up to 120 hrs. of use and high up to 90 hrs.
Provides IPX4 water resistance for reliability in inclement weather
Compatible with the Petzl Adapt Tikka 2 system (sold separately), 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 Tikka; compartment closes easily and securely
Runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, included; Zipka 2 is compatible with lithium batteries, which are lighter than alkaline batteries and perform better at lower temperatures

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Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp Customer Reviews

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Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp

5.0

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (4)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (4)
Car camping (4)
Hiking (3)

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Jan

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

buy one

By g-mac

from Everywhere

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Great spare light
Small

Cons

No Red LED
Poor helmet fit

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

If you are looking for a small headlamp for various purposes and don't need it to fit on a helmet, this is the light to buy (though if you want to spend a few dollars more, get the zipka plus with red led).As a professional guide, I have found that if gear is small, light, and durable I take it with me. If not, it oftens stays in my gear closet. This light and it big brother the Zipka plus and Zipka XP are often all that you ever need. The size means that it can always be in your bag or even your pocket. Be careful if you have lont hair as the "zipping" effect when removing is prone to wrapping hair in the mechanism which may need to be cut out. Take this if you are traveling and you will always have a light with you. Bottom line: great product, great customer service from petzl [...] if for some reason you have a problem. If you have a few more dollars, buy the plus or XP models for the red led function.

Jan

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Brilliant, Reliable Lightweight Headlamp

By backpakdan

from Corpus Christi, Texas

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Bright
Compact
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Durablity

Best Uses

Any Handsfree Use
Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

I've owned 2 of these. One I lost and one I dropped on concrete (30 degrees). Love the lightweight compactness. Retractable cord allows many more attachment places (attach to wrist, bedpost, branch) than normal headlamps and makes it much more compact than others. Getting ready to order my third one.

Jan

2012

5.0

Best Headlamp EVER!

By bottomfish

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Lightweight
Long battery life
Small Size

Cons

Best Uses

Campsite
Climbing
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

No bulky headband. The size of a chicken egg, this light is SO SMALL, you will never leave it at home, or in your tent or approach pack, because it takes up too much room or is too heavy. Perfect for your technical climbing waterpack. Also ideal as a second/backup headlamp, if you are the type to carry one.
I've owned this for maybe 8 or 10 years, and at first was afraid that the tiny retractable string headband would break, or wear out...but it hasn't shown any wear at all. Still works perfectly - even goes on a helmet.
I change the batteries once a year, so I'm not really sure how long they last, but longer than that.
The beam is broad and bright enough (20 - 30 ft.), but by no means a 100 searchlight type beam - but you can't expect that from this kind of light. Can rock climb in the dark in pinch, but best suited for alpine descents, hiking, taking down the last sport climb of the day, etc.
One of my 2 or 3 most favorite pieces of gear.
Just bought 3 more as gifts for friends.

Aug

2010

5.0

This is a great little light

By criticalrandy

from Sacramento

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Night riding

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

This is a great little light. It is extreamly light weight, it is pretty bright and the batteries last along time. you can buy color filters and a case. the only thing i didn.t like is you had two buy the case seperatly. I use this licht for camping, backpacking and riding my road bike at night.

Apr

2010

5.0

My favorite device ever.

By Tom the fig

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Genius design

Cons

Might be too awesome

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

I use this practically every day and own multiple ones none broken. Its compact size insure that you will not leave it behind, honestly it made me hate the ones with a cumbersome strap. Its design will also strap to things like a wrist or a pole which is convenient when you head does not make sense. Uhm I love it more than any other gadget I own saved my butt many times and I use it around the house a bunch.

Feb

2010

5.0

Best Headlamp Ever

By The Displaced Texan

from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Small and light

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Zipka 2 LED Headlamp:

Simply put, this is the best headlamp I have ever used. It is small, light and powerful and can be positioned in any number of ways depending on the situation. The only bad thing is that I lost mine so I have to get another one.