Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

BLACK

Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp

$54.95

(33)

Item # 829554

REI Members get back an estimated $ 5.50 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

This item ships for free! Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

Don't let the small size fool you! The Petzl Tikka XP 2 headlamp packs a punch, with a powerful and adjustable beam, white and red LEDs, tilt head and battery-status indicator.

Single high-output LED provides even, white lighting throughout your field of vision with no blank spots in the beam; advanced optics optimize the reach of the beam to 68m
Spring-assisted, flip-up diffuser lens changes beam shape from spotlight to area light for different conditions
Red LED positioned to the side of the white LED lets you preserve your night vision or use the headlamp as a blinking light to increase your visibility in urban environments
Push-button switch easily changes between 3 white lighting modes (high, low and flashing) so you can choose the appropriate light level for the task at hand
White LED delivers 80 lumens on high
Also change between 2 red lighting modes (continuous and blinking)
White light on low level provides up to 190 hrs. of use and high level up to 70 hrs.; red continous provides up to 100 hrs.
Hold down the on/off switch to change between red and white lighting modes
Battery charge indicator light comes on when the beam distance diminishes to 5m and when there is only 50% battery life remaining for proximity lighting
Provides IPX4 water resistance for reliability in inclement weather
Headlamp tilts to point light where you need it; adjustable elastic headband holds the light securely in place and includes an integrated signal whistle for emergency use
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 simple access; compartment closes easily and securely
Runs on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, included; Tikka XP 2 is compatible with lithium, rechargeable NiMH and rechargeable NiCd batteries (sold separately)
Also compatible with the Petzl Core rechargeable battery (sold separately) that transforms the headlamp into a rechargeable and customizable light

Manufacturer-supplied specifications.

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

Imported.

Item 829554

View all Petzl products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp

4.5

(based on 33 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (29)
Lightweight (27)
Adjustable beam (26)
Durable (19)
Long battery life (19)

Cons

Not waterproof (5)

Best Uses

Backpacking (26)
Hiking (23)
Car camping (19)
Day trip (15)
Cycling (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (23), Casual/ recreational (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (30)

Reviewed by 33 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-10

Previous | Next »

Dec

2013

4.0

Good headlight!

By bobm10562

from Ossining, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Lightweight

Cons

Low battery life

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

Not a bad little headlight, with plenty of lumens for around camp and a very handy diffuser for more even light output when futzing around inside the tent. Not nearly as rugged as the industrial-grade Pixa 3 for durability and waterproofness, but also not nearly as heavy. With judicious use of brightness settings, a week's worth of winter evening chores on a set of good alkaline batteries.

Comment on this review

Nov

2013

5.0

Good buy,

By HD King

from Fremont, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

I've purchased low cost headlamps in the past and kick myself for doing so. Spend a little more, buy it once and get quality. This light is great for what ever you'll need it to do.

Comment on this review

Sep

2013

5.0

Great!

By Chesepulveda

from Scottsdale, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

Sweet little light. Also has a very handy red night light.

Comment on this review

Sep

2013

4.0

Very good headlamp

By Mark T

from Pioneer, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

Works great best headlamp I've had so far. Plan to use it allot.

Comment on this review

Sep

2013

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great combination of weight and power

By shadowdog1

from Grand Junction, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

I bought the Tikka XP2 to replace my Black Diamond Storm. I had given away my old Tikka and missed how comfortable and simple it was. So, compared to the Storm:

PROS
--80 lumens is not 100 but bright enough (although I sure did like the Storm's 100 lumens)
--lighter than Storm by 0.8 oz.
--three AAA seem to last as long as Storm's four AAA
--flip-up diffuser lens is really simple and works really, really well
--Two brightness options works fine for my needs (infinite dimming capability of the Storm not needed)
--I like that it always turns on the same way: it's quite easy to step down to the lower brightness (or blinking) as needed. (With the Storm, you had to turn it on, turn it off, then turn it on again to switch LED's.)
--The power button is easy to find (I could never feel the Storm's power button, esp. with gloves)
--the lighter weight feels more comfortable on the forehead
--I think the band is more comfortable and easy to adjust
--it doesn't glare in my glasses as badly as the Storm

CONS
--The Storm's 100 lumens really was nice (not really a "con" for the Tikka, though)
--When the diffuser is down, it creates a kind of shadow in the light pattern
--I really miss the lip that the old Tikka had, which kept the light from shining in your eyes/glasses. :(
--The red light is rather dim; I never use it.
--No lock to prevent accidental discharge (something the Storm has)

Note:
3 lithium AAA = 0.8 oz
3 alkaline AAA = 1.2 oz

Comment on this review

Sep

2013

4.0

Great light

By Jim in SD

from Santee, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

Works great for hiking and trail running. I've had a Petzl Myo XP for over five years that I used on Mt Rainier and it's still going strong. This light seems to be almost as bright as the Myo at half the weight. I wanted a headlamp lightweight enough that I could throw it in my pack without worrying about the extra ounces in case I get caught by darkness but would be bright enough to be useful. I have an older BD light that is almost useless for illuminating the trail. I agree with other reviewers that the red light is only good enough for looking at a book or map, but I've never felt a strong need for a bright red light. I'm a tough grader: I gave this four stars because of the red light and without a top strap it tends to bounce a bit more running than the Myo.

Comment on this review

Aug

2013

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Needs some improvement

By Woods Bum

from Ohio

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

Purchased to be a bright, all purpose, headlamp to wear on backpacking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and camping trips, it has not met my expectations. While well made and giving long run times, this light throws a poor quality, blue hued, diffuse beam, that is poorly focused. It is difficult to discern distant objects or objects within 15 feet. For example: I tried to use this lamp to locate a wounded/dead deer in pitch black woods. I had to crawl on my hands and knees to distinguish blood from red/brown leaves and literally crawled to within 10 feet of the deer before I could see it. I recently used this light on a night fishing trip along a steep, rocky, bank and had difficulty walking on the terrain because of the light quality. I also walked up on a cat (10 feet away) and mistook it for a raccoon because of the poor beam quality. Navigating a kayak in low light is definitely a no go with this light. I think the problem lies in the quality of the LED and a poorly designed reflector. I used this light over the course of 16 months to make these determinations and actually purchased two of them based on reviews and specs. I'll be returning both for something else, however.

Comment on this review

Aug

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best headlamp

By Nick10

from New Orleans, LA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Bright
Durable
Lightweight
Long battery life

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp:

I've had the XP for a few years and love it. It does all the things a headlamp should, and the Petzl has the fit, finish and durability that is above all other brands. I'm one of those people who have a lot of the same brands of gear so it can all match, but when it comes to headlamps I'll always use a Petzl. It just exudes quality. I want to mention a few things specific to this model. I love the diffuser and use it more than the spotlight! It's great for scattering light around a campsite, reading, or just looking around in the dark. That to me makes it absolutely worth the small amount of extra money over the standard Tikka. I also use the red light more than I expected. I'm chilling, it's dark and I'm checking out the stars and scenery, but want to do a little reading or find something. The red can be obnoxious, but only for the first minute, then you forget about it. And when you look up from your book at that strange animal noise, or the stars, you can see without your eyes adjusting. Highly recommended.