Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this headlamp in basic camping situations and I love it. It has great power, it's comfortable, and the three settings offer versatility. The lowest setting is bright enough for most activities which means the batteries go a long time. After I've had it on for ten minutes or so, I barely notice it's there. Great headlamp! Added bonus: My wife loves it too! She's been using it as a reading lamp at night, that's pretty comfy.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a very handy light to have lying around. I have used this camping, hiking, and to put on snow chains on a dark street. It's nice to not have to hold a flash light.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Good wide and bright light.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I used this headlamp while car camping. It was adjustable in position (up and down) and in brightness. It was also nice and bright. At night time in the woody mountains without any light whatsoever, we were able to get around easily and see everything. I plan on buying another one for my husband.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

There's no need to go over the benefits of how great it is having a good headlamp while doing anything requiring your hands at night, needless to say this lamp covers that need just fine. It is not overly heavy with large battery packs, the batteries are standard and the LEDs are actually quite bright with several power settings. I have no complaints and would definitely buy this again and recommend anyone looking for a good lamp to seriously consider this one.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

this light is great just enough light see around camp. i havent hiked with it yet but i dont think its bright enough for night hikes, but probably would do just fine. being hands free is the best. you can even use it arounf the house.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I used this headlamp every single day and night during a one month trip to Africa. The LED lights were always bright enough, even when on the lowest setting. It's comfortable to wear and is very easy to pack. I loved that the lamp swivels too. It allows you to look or talk with others without shining a bright light in their faces. I would definitely buy this again.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I've used this for work and play for about a year now. I am a roof inspector, which often takes me into dark attic spaces. I also use it for frequent climbing day trips. (cleaning up, taking down pro at the end of the day). It has come in handy during several power outages now as well. Durable and Comfortable. Could be brighter, but for the price, it exceeds expectations.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I originally bought it for a one-time caving trip and have since used it constantly for cycle commuting. I use the blinking mode and the batteries have lasted for a long time. Why didn't I got with this light a long time ago?

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have used this head lamp extensively in the last year. I took this lamp on a six month motorcycle trip through Mexico and Central America. I have also used this lamp on a half-dozen mountaineering expeditions. While this head lamp is small, inexpensive and comfortable to wear, it has limited usefulness for actually doing things in the dark.

I found it to be okay for illuminating stuff that is close to me at night (reading in the dark, finding things in the tent at night, cooking etc) but the light is too dim to be useful for moving around comfortably at night. I had to deal with serious eye strain navigating in the dark during early morning mountain ascents using this product. I also had a problem with the batteries coming loose in the battery terminals causing the lamp to flicker on and off (this might not sound like a big deal, but this problem caused me to scrub an early morning solo attempt at Pico de Orizaba). The last problem with the lamp is that the light seems to dim relatively quickly after a battery installation. So a relatively weak light to begin with becomes much weaker after several hours of use.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I was looking for either a flashlight or headlamp so I went ahead with the headlamp. I've used this thing a lot for reading or just getting around when there's a blackout. It works well. It's really bright and the 4 light settings are great too.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is my second Petzl Tikka headlamp. It is very well made and I have it with me all the time. I can think of many uses where I would need light while I need my hands to be free. It is reasonably water resistance but I would like it to be water proof - just to reach perfection!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I've owned many and they fall apart. I stopped buying them, but the Army continues to. The Army gives them to me and they fall apart. I've had great success with the Princeton Tec products.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I bought the headlamp to go dogsledding. It worked well. I'll also use it for hunting.

Honestly, I don't know what I'd use the various intensities for. One setting would have been enough. Don't know what the flashing mode is for either.

Good product.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

My poor old cat decided to pee in my camping gear. I couldn't get the smell out of the headband so they sent me a new headband. A week later I found that the battery case was corroded, so Tikka sent me a new lamp altogether. All is well. Except for the cat. He still has issues.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this headlamp nearly every weekend backpacking and hiking. I have had it for about a year and have never had a single problem with it.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

all it took was a basement and this thing to convert me from being a faithful blackdiamond icon headlamp owner to a Petzl fan. this thing is amazing, it just floods everything in front of you with light and its really just small. i'm amazed by this thing. i can't believe someone didn't convince me to buy this before.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

used it for everything from car camping to multiday trips, to around the house and under the car. hands free light for under $40, 3 modes, and it adjusts up and down, use that feature all the time.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have used this headlamp for a few years and used the original Tikka before that. When LED headlamps were new, this headlamp was awesome. However at this point there are a number of models of headlamp, such as the BD Spot, that are bright enough to use for doing things at night, which the Tikka headlamps are not. Just fine for reading and cooking and whatnot. I have tried to use it for things like evening running, cycling, and for a couple of instances of horses escaping camp in the middle of the night, and this headlamp is just not bright enough for anything involving fast motion.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I lost my first Tikka Plus and bought another one. I've used it on backpacking trips, car camping and biking at night. It's indispensable!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Not much to say but this is a great headlamp. I don't see why you would need more unless you are going on super long night hikes, then you may want a bigger battery pack light.

It is light, bright and has adjustable settings. Perfect for anyone wanting a high quality headlamp for not a lot of $$.

Pick one up.. well worth it!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Buy one for your parents, grandparents to use in dark in house or outdoors. Frees hands and lights paths, dark garages, etc. Best part it frees yoour hands for chores and helps steady older persons. A must for everybody who love their parents and grandparents.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Several Years ago a small group of hikers got left behind at the bottom of the Angel trail in the Great Canyon. As the darkness of a moonless night came down on us the Tikka lighted the way out the canyon for a 4 hour hike that turn into 10+ hour ordeal. The people that waited for us toll me that they could see light for the top.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have had mine for 2 years and it works perfectly. A number of reviews report the case popping open. That ONLY happens if you do not secure the bottom hinge properly when replacing batteries. I just learned from their web site that this model may be compatable with rechargable batteries...will try soon.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Have used this 'headlight' for years of camping but when the ice storm hit in January I really fell in love with it all over again!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have four of these lights. They are great for hiking, backpacking, keeping in the glove box of your car, working in an attic or crawl space. It's convenient, lightwight, great battery life, good for any situation and the price is right.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Illuminates my way every step of the way. Pertaining to camping, fishing, hiking, you name it in the wee hours of the night, or morning hours on the trail; this is the headlamp you need. Long battery life with a quality product that's easily adjustable, bright as the sun, and reasonably priced.

Read the reviews, you wont go wrong.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This headlight is very practical, Ive been using this light almost 3 times a week when I run on the trail it gives me a very bright light on my way. With the price is very affordable you dont have to buy an expensive one bcoz this tikka plus already serves the purpose. Why keep on reading these reviews, try one and you can experience the best light you have.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Took this out hiking, camping and kayaking. Worked out well. It takes a little adjustment to figure out how to fasten the head band. But once you get it on, it's good. Plan to take it to Australia backpacking!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

The battery clasp on this product does not stay locked, allowing the batteries to freely pop out and get lost while running or hiking on the trail. This head lamp is only good for relaxing around the camp fire or reading in your sleeping bag.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I just bought my second Petzl Plus. I still use the first one after 2 years. It works fine, I just wanted a backup if I do a very long night run or race. Based on my experience so far, I doubt that's necessary. The adjustable beam with 4 different options and the brightness of the beam are great. I've ran with this in the rain many times, no issues. I recommend it to everyone I run with.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Great head lamp with good light for walking / camping / reading in the dark or early morning hours. Only draw back is that the batteries don't stay put and the closure pops open frequently. Otherwise an excellent lamp and indespensible tool for activities in low light.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

i took this on a 3 week backpacking trip, it lasted the whole time even though i was using it for atleast an hour if not more a day. after around two weeks it got dimmer but the lighting was still decently good. also the water resistance worked well.. (it rains alot in north carolina so the headlamp got wet alot) i cant really say there was anything bad about it. it was extremely comfortable and useful and the battery life was great

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a good little product, its light and I dont even notice it when running. My only fault with it that I find is its tough to adjust the beam intensity with gloves on. The little button is really small and with gloves on it makes for some wasted time.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Marrying my wife and buying this headlamp were the two best choices i've ever made. in no specific order.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This particular headlamp seems to have a history of losing it's beam brightness. Some are fine, others, no matter how many times you replace the battery just has very little intensity to the beam. Mine was fine for the first couple of hours and was never the same again. My friends thought I was crazy, but when talking with an REI consultant in the store, I was informed that this brand has that problem with some of the headlamps.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

bicycling @ work on military base

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is easily without a doubt the best headlamp for the money. Durable as they come. Buy it!!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have no complaints about the light. The case, however, doesn't match up well in the back, causing the batteries to pop out at very inopportune times. I would not buy this model again unless I held it in my hands to make sure the battery case was redesigned to snap together more tightly.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use the product for sailing at night as it allows me to see lines, etc.

This light is one of the most durable that I have ever had - my 8 month old black lab/border collie mix chewed the headlamp and ate the batteries. After the batteries were removed from her stomach I put new ones in the lamp that suffered from various teeth marks and looked worse for the wear...AND IT WORKED! I was amazed!

I highly recommend this head lamp for brightness and durability!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I own this head light, although I'm not sure if it is the "classic" Tikka Plus (as REI puts it) or the later model and it's not apparent how one can tell. I also own a similar light from Princeton. They seem roughly comparable in how they perform, but the battery compartment design on the Petzl Tikka Plus is cumbersome. It can be a little difficult to open. Once opened there are some rubber straps inside that act as a hinge for the two halves of the battery compartment. When opened, these straps tend to eject one of the batteries because it sits on top of the straps and opening the case pulls on them. This makes replacing that one battery difficult as it keeps wanting to pop out of place when you are trying to put it in. You also have to be very careful how you fit the two halves of the case back together as there are three tabs on one half that are supposed to fit into the other. It's possible to put the case back together without fitting it properly and thus leave the unit more susceptible to water and dirt intrusion. The Princeton has a better system in regard to these things and I'd recommend that one instead.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Nothing much to say except great light. I have the Princeton Tec Quad as well and they are very comparable. Both are good choices.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this product quite a bit, even when not on the trail and using it for household tasks. I initially bought this to replace an OLD petzyl headlamp... you know, the kind that takes 4 AA batteries but still doesn't shine as bright as you'd like! Anyway, I not only used it at night to get back to my tent, but had to use it to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro because we started the summit hike at 11 PM! It worked great, except that occasionally I had wished that I could adjust the beam to a different intensity. But I guess I would have had to pay more for that option. The head band is comfortable and the entire device is light enough to have it not be a bother when wearing it. I highly recommend this product!

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As someone who fishes saltwater from a kayak at nighttime, I have tried a couple of the more reasonably priced Tikka lamps (including this one) and they do not hold up to the saltwater environment (both lamps were never submerged and used infrequently during my bi-weekly excursions). Of course, I now realize that I must spend more for a lamp that I can count on (Tikka models included) instead of trying to buy a headlamp on the cheap. If you don't depend on this lamp to do it's job when needed (car camping and the like) it is a great lamp but I recommend looking elsewhere if you need a product that you can depend on in tight spots.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a great headlamp. After getting over the initial teasing around having a 'headlamp' I've found that this light is amazingly useful. In addition to standard hiking/camping uses, I've used it while grilling at night, rummaging through the garage, and while working on my car.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

When my buddy first bought a head lamp and I made fun of him for being "too prepared" I quicly learned that no matter what your objective is, light makes it that much easier. I bought this head lamp just to help me in the dark. I never realized how much of my life is spent "in the dark." I have taken a new control over my life and provided light where in the past there has never been...even down the the simpliest task of taking the garbage down to the street. It is the best money spent and recommend everyone own their own head lamp...I am online to buy my girlfriend (who hates mine but wants one) a new head lamp right now.

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Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Took this out after getting it on sale, and it worked great. Was playing cards with my fellow hikers and being able to adjust the very bright light down to dimmer was really handy. Packed small, didn't seem heavy on my head, overall just what I would expect from a quality headlamp!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This thing is amazing for all of my adventures. I the preditor had had one, he would have defeated arnold.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I recently got back from a two week backpacking trip in the Palisades Range of Idaho. I brought this headlamp along and it worked superbly. The different light settings were great because I could use low when reading in the tent and high when I was going to the bathroom at night. Overall this headlamp is great for any kind of outdoor activity. It also works great at home as a book light or for hands free work in dark environments.
My only complaint is that the battery compartment is hard to close and often times the batteries will fall out while trying to close the battery door.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This headlamp has come in handy for so many occasions, including climbing, hiking, camping, and even changing the oil in my truck in the dark. It never leaves me, always comes in handy, and pretty much everybody that sees it says "Wow, I gotta get one of those!"

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I have a long friendship with this little gadget. It has been with me on many adventures. At home, while the rest of my equipment is in hibernation, this little baby helps me in the attic, helps underneath the kitchen sink, and just about everywhere else.
There may be other lights that have come out since and claimed to be better, but I'll never willingly part with this masterpiece.
You won't regret buying this light. You'll have it for years.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a decent basic headlamp, but the bar has been raised. I believe you can get a lot more for your money.One problem I have is that it's not voltage regulated. Because of this I can't use Lithium batteries in it which are 1/3 lighter, can be used in more extreme temps, and have a longer battery life than alkalines.The other issue I have with it is that it's adjustment is limited. It can only go up so far and down so far. This isn't that big of deal, but there are other, cheaper headlamps (i.e. Princeton Tec Fuel) that has far more adjustment capabilities.Because it is made in France, the cost is [$]more than it should be. Comparable lights that equal it's brightness and features are considerably less money.The switch is a little bit small, especially while using gloves in my opinion. There are others with larger switches.The claimed lumen is a little high. The best way to compare light output is to shine two headlamps side by side in a dark room. I found that the Princeton Tec Quad was considerably brighter even though the lumens listed were lower.All in all, the Tikka Plus is a decent light, but I feel I could have done better after some more research.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This headlamp is well worth the money and I found it very useful both on and off the trail.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I loved using this from car camping all the way to downpours at nighttime. What a great purchase

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I've brought this headlamp on my last half dozen excursions - typically camping a few nights at a time and hiking/climbing during the day. It's been absolutely great. It's light enough to wear for long periods of time without being uncomfortable, and bright enough to find ANYTHING. Pick up the little zippered Petzl case for it, and you can toss it around anywhere!

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The only flaw that I have found with this unit is the lack of any grip on the inside of the band. I utilize this light on a hard hat, and have had to improvise in getting it to stay in place.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is an great headlamp. It's light enough and nicely balanced to work while running or biking. But most important, instead of the lousy PT alternative, the case is very well-designed. You don't have to be concerned with the locking tabs breaking off after a few battery reloads like the PT Aurora. I've replaced two of them before moving to the Petzl lineup.

This thing is even made in a former French colony - Tunisia, befitting the Petzl heritage. And it's a nice and light addition for travel. You can dim it for airline reading if you don't like the overhead lighting which is always too bright or not properly aimed, so your seatmate won't be blinded in the middle of the night.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Great headlamp. I've had it for a while and used it for everything from hiking to getting a shoe out of a air duct.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a very affordable, great little headlight! I use it more around the house than I do for camping. It comes in handy when changing the filters on the furnace, when the power goes out, or anytime you need light and both of your hands!

I've had this model for over 3 yrs and have replaced the batteries once.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Small, lightweight, long battery life! I dig this headlamp something feirce. If you've never had a LED light before, it may take some getting used to, as they aren't as bright as traditional bulbs, but other than that? no problems mate!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a great headlamp. The batteries in front, 4 LED design makes it easy to use and light weight. There is no over the head strap and no exposed wiring, unlike some other headlamps. The LEDs provide bright, longlasting light. The four light settings provide multiple options for battery life and brightness. The flash setting seems not very useful in the dark, but could be used as a signal. For me, this headlamp has replaced most conventional flashlights.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this lamp daily at work & whenever I hike.For close up work, you can't beat it. I have had no durability problems, though you have to be patient putting the batteries in. The "third battery" ( you will understand if you get one) wants to pop out when you close the cover, but as you get used to this you will learn to just use the cover to push it back into place as you snap it shut.The three power setting are great - my kids and I all wear them in camp at night on low, clicking them to medium or high when we leave camp to fetch water or whatever.On high, battery life is realistically three or four hours. On medium, the batteries last quite a bit longer & there seems to be no limit when it's on low. I'd recommend staying away from high, except in short bursts.In short, a great light for the money - lightweight and versatile. [...]

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

My crew of 12 took two of these for an 80 mile hike in the Rockies. They were the only illumination we needed, and we ran them for 4 hours a night over the course of two weeks, and didn't even consider changing the batteries!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this headlamp on a daily basis for my work. It has stood up to some abuse. I have noticed that it comes apart were the batteries are stored pretty often, and the battery life is getting to be quite short in comparison to when I first got it. Overall I am happy with it. It has served me well even to this day. If you plan on using it casually or car camping it is PERFECT! If you are a little bit more extreme, or intend on using it heavily I would look at something else.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

The first one still works great! The second one broke with a short drop to the floor. Petzl replaced it at no charge. Every replacement, 2 or 3, has broken the same way with no known stress factor. They all crack radiating out from the power switch towards the battery opening. It seems something about this model has cheapened in manufacturing. The Petzl company has been good about replacements for free, but this is ridiculous.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Almost a perfect design. The battery door snap case is a little funky, but given the overal performance of this light I can easily overlook that. It is lightweight, extremely long-lasting and bright. What more can I say, it does the job perfectly.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

The headlamp is ver useful. I haven't used it for hiking yet but, it works good for working on my car at night. And riding my bike home from work at night.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I bought one of these for each member of my family. They are durable and provide plenty of light. We have used them car camping, backpacking, in caves, and in old military bunkers in Croatia. Never any trouble. One item, changing battering can be tricky.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I use this headlamp everyday in the winter at work. I am a mailman and need it to read addressess in the dark (especially as I deliver all that Christmas mail late at night). I use rechargeable batteries. There's great battery life. I love that it takes regular AAA's instead of a special type of battery since I use it frequently. I also take it hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking. It doesn't have the farthest casting beam but works well. I've night hiked with it. I've used the flashing setting when we were waiting for a helicopter rescue when stranded by flash floods. My wife steals it to read in bed in our tent and every time she has to go to the bathroom. For the price it's a great light. Someday I'll upgrade to an adjustible beam and a beam that casts farther for night hikes but this has been great for my uses.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I used this product backpacking last weekend. It worked great. I really liked that you could adjust the beam up and down. It worked awesome.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This was my first LED and my first headlamp. I have had it now for about three years, and it has always worked well. It is very light and compact. I great, durable product

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

The best head lamp out there, 3 brightness settings, great battery life, comfortable, light.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Packs up small, very lightweight,this headlamp is really bright even on the energy saver mode. It does not need an adjustable beam it's so bright. Also works well for gathering firewood at home.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

To be totally honest, I don't know how I survived this long without this light! I researched this light as well as others before I bought the Petzl. The Petzl seemed like the best bang for the buck and was brighter than the Princeton Tec that I had been comparing it to. I use this light for everything imaginable and the batteries seem to last forever. I've hiked with this light, skated, crawled in attics and crawl spaces under homes, read books, and set up camp. The one thing I use it for the most is working on cars, it's small enough to fit underneath a dash with you and much better than having a big, bulky, hot light. The Petzl makes wiring under the hood or car a breeze, because both hands are free. Changing the batteries is painless and no tools are required. I've droped it at least five times and it still works as well as the day I bought it. I love this light, I just wish it was sealed better for water proofing. I would higly recomend this light to anyone!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Used this on a 4 day overnight hike and it worked great, can use economy mode when you don't need full brightness to save battery life, and swith to max mode when things get really dark. I keep this in the car when I'm not camping and it comes in handy for looking under the hood and in other low light places and situations.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a great light. It's very bright, light, and has a long battery life. It won't let you down.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Excellent bang for the buck. It is exactly like past year models, so if you can find one of those, you'll get an even better discount. A slower flashing setting would have been nice while kayaking through a swamp at night. The three intensity settings are excellent for saving battery life.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Pretty light weight and compact, so it's easy to cary and have it when you need it.
Last month a friend and I went to Californina to climb Mt. Shasta and we both used the lights for climbing and camping. Worked great.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Great light; small, plenty bright enough whether you're night hiking or setting up camp in the dark.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a great product. Puts out a lot of light for its' size. I like having both hands free (for cooking, tent setup in the dark, etc.) instead of carrying a traditional flashlight

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Went on a night hike in the White Mountains and it worked great.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This light has some awesome power for its size. I purchased it two months ago, and I'm still using the same batteries that came with the light.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I've had this for over 3 years as a camp counselor and on tons of backpacking trips... and I've only had to change the batteries once!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

I love having a quality headlamp that know won't falter on a backpacking or camping trip. It's definitely worth the buy.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is a great headlamp that can resist a lot of abuse and stays bright for a very long time. It doesn't fall off my head and has four settings. I have no complaints for this headlamp.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

you've probably read several reviews by now and know that this is a great light, no doubt about it, but what I hadn't thought of before was how handy this light would be for the Great IN-doors. I'm telling you, get this light and throw those heavy, klunky flashlights away.

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I was really skeptical when I bought my husband and myself these headlamps. They worked great. We were able to go walking (to the bathrooms) and to the tent, plus reading a book at night, and spotting the opossum walking by our feet.

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As an avid runner, I'm out quite often before the sun comes up on my long run days. To avoid cars, I enjoy running in a park (2.2 mile heavily wooded loop around a lake complete with deer, coyote, geese,etc.)I have always enjoyed the tranquility of running in the dark, until another runner was put out of commission for 6 months after an unfortunate incident with a pine-cone. After the accident,I went out and purchased the Tikka Plus--It is great! It's simple to use-even with gloved hands- and plenty bright, even on the lowest setting. It provides a large fiels of view and the batteries last forever. I recommend the Tikka Plus to other runners and family.

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The Tikka Plus is another great product from Petzl. It delivers exactly what it claims to provide; a bright, lightweight and versatile headlamp. The increase to 4 LEDS adds a very bright option to the original Tikka. I find the strap useful for wearing on your head (without or without a hat) or around your arm.

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Great lamp for the cash- light, comfortable, good battery life, nicely featured adjustable lighting levels and solid performance. I have NO negative feelings on it.

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Great for camping and hiking! Being able to adjust the brightness is great for conserving battery life and it's very comfortable to wear.

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very durable and awesome

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This is the best product! I love how durable it is. I was taking a shower at Boy Scout camp with it, dropped it in the water on the floor, the light cover popped off and it still worked. The light cover easily popped right back on though. There is only one bad thing about this headlamp. It is that once the battery gets low, the brightness of the beam starts to dim. But other than that one thing, this product ROCKS.

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if you got lost and was getting dark, this tikkas beem would help you find your way.

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Useful for camping and around the house. It's almost more useful around the house, especially a dark garage. Highly recommended.

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I use this every time I go backpacking, and I keep an extra in my car. The swivel head allows you to adjust the light to point at what you are working on, its weather resistant (a must), and the battery life is infinite! The only con is that it does not come with a red light (not filters, I have lost a couple of these so far). Red lights are great for keeping your night vision and for not inadvertently blinding your buddies.

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Great backpacking headlamp that is lightweight and very bright. The on/off button is easily worked but won't get accidentally pressed in your pack. Good range of adjustment on ratcheting head to aim light where you want. The case construction could be a little more durable and water resistant.

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If I had a nickel for every time I was glad I had this headlamp, I would buy [...]. The 4 led's have 3 brightness settings plus a strobe, making it extremely versitile. It is incredibly light and comfortable, and the battery life is unrivaled. Good job Petzl!

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Excellent piece of equipment. Long battery life, tough, and overall quality.

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Lightweight, Dependable, Bright, Long battery life, a backpacker’s necessity

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Great lamp. Has always treated me good.

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Love the long battery life of this headlamp

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An affordable headlamp that is bright, light, and reliable. Just simply well designed and built.

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I like this head lamp. The only critique I have is the buttons are a little confusing to figure out, but it's not a major issue.

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This is a great product at a great price. For half the cost of some others, you get a well made, high intensity head lamp that will last. I've dropped it, mashed it between my head and a cave roof, stored it in hot and cold, and even submerged it on a canoeing trip, and it still works great. With three intensity settings, strobe, and adjustable beam angle, you'd be hard pressed to find something this can't do.

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As this is so small i carry it as backup when i take groups in the hill in case someone needs a torch if/when we get caught in the dark. Very light and reliable - so little cost in carrying it !

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This is one of my mandantory items for any trip I go on. It's small enough to drop in my pocket at dusk as a just in case light, yet it's bright enough to get the job done when needed. It couldn't get much better.

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It's a basic headlamp, with good functionality. Battery life has been pretty good. I really like battery location. All the fancier lights with the battery pack separate from the light have had disappointing quality. I've tried a few from black diamond and petzle, inevitably the wires come loose from being taken in and out of the pack and it's really annoying to have to play the jiggle the wire game to keep it on. I find this light to be best, it's very bright, the angular adjust is nice. In addition to hiking and backpacking I use it to take the trash out at night, and around the house.

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This is a great headlamp. I have 3 of them, one for myself and one for each son. It does all you want from a headlamp for a very reasonable price.Two Side Notes: 1. I use it at home at night to read, so as not to disturb my wife. Keep it in your nightstand when not in your backpack.2. I had owned a fourth. Took it out one day to see the casing was cracked near the groove used to open it for battery replacement. This may be an inherent weak spot in the plastic. I have no idea how it cracked, just that it did, in what seemed to be normal use. [...]. I liked the lamp so much I did not hesitate for a second to replace it with the same model.

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I wouldn't use it for anything that required see in precise detail at distance, but for anything within 20 feet, it gives enough light to see what you need to see. I use it for backpacking all the time and even for those times when I want to keep reading in my tent past dark.

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This was my first set of headlamps. I upgraded recently and gave this to a friend that uses it for many things and she's not a hiker. So overall, this headlamp is very reliable. I would definitely buy this again for myself and as a gift.

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I finally found a relatively light headlamp that I like for backpacking! I have only had it for about a month, so can't speak to its durability, which I suspect may be a weakness as the plastic doesn't seem that tough. Otherwise, this is a great lamp. Since it takes AAA batteries, you can use rechargeables and avoid having to purchase expensive disposable button batteries that are used in lighter models.

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I've had mine for years and used it for work in attics and crawl spaces. Bright, durable, light weight and long battery life make this head light the best for your money. Unless your cave exploring, use this one

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This is the best thing to have in your glove box. Its perfect for changing a flat tire at night. Ever try and do that with a conventional flashlight? And its nice that the bulb and batteries last for such a long time

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I own 3 of these, they are bright and light and work very well. But the battery placement is horrible! It is nearly impossible to keep 1 of the 3 AAA batteries in place and the lamp often shuts off because the battery pops out when adjusting the beam.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Great bright beam and very light weight.

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My first headlamp and I don't know how I lived without one for so long. Great for all those nighttime tasks when you need your hands free. I have even used it when fixing the plumbing. My kids kept borrowing mine so I have since bought two more so they would leave mine alone.

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My first trip backpacking in the sierras I brought a small, lightweight, WIND UP rechargeable flashlight. I spent my time winding the thing up and holding it in my teeth. The first thing I did when I got back was buy a Petzl headlamp. I haven't been off course since.

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The Tikka Plus is worth spending more due to its comfort, usefulness, and adjustable modes. It has been used for camping, hiking, night reading, and working under the hood and has not failed me yet!

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Great value with long battery life and bright beam. Incredibly lightweight in comparison to standard headlamps. Simple design great as an all-purpose flashlight. I use mine for everything from backpacking to power outages/emergencies.

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Used this lamp twice to summit Kilimanjaro in the dark while other incandescent lamps failed. It continues to be my first choice for general camping too. I wish it had a focusing beam for better distance, but it has great battery life and is adequate for non-technical treking.

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This headlamp is lightweight, has an adjustable and comfortable strap that holds the lamp in place, several brightness levels, and has always worked when I've needed it. It is so small and convenient, that we carry one with us everywhere. It's great for camping, and while I haven't used it yet for changing a spare tire on the side of a darkened road, I'm sure that it would make the task a little bit easier.

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I would buy this product again, if I have more than one head.

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this is a great light for general use and reading in tent when my wife does not wants to sleep. The only issue is that I have had 2 out of the 5 we own crack and break when dropped in cold weather.

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This is a very versatile headlamp suited to a whole slew of activities. I've used this puppy as a bike light on early morning rides, as a daytime prolonging device while bouldering outdoors, and as a guiding light while attempting the 20th river crossing of the backpacking trip in the middle of the night looking for an elusive campsite. Battery life is impressive! Three brightness settings plus a strobe setting make it incredibly useful! Highly recommended.

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Good and light. I take it everywhere I go as it is so small and useful. If you have never had a headlamp, you owe it to yourself to get one, they are invaluable. This one is a good choice.

This probably isn't the light to use on a trip where you will need extensive route finding, like on a night time start up a glacier. Not bright enough and the the light doesn't cast far enough away.

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This headlamp is very light weight, compact, and with the adjustable brightness can fit your needs in any situation. I have 2 that I take with me on adventure trips b/c it's inevitable that someone's lamp(not a tikka plus) will break and I'll have a dependable light to give them as a back up.

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tikka plus is a fantastic headlamp. great value and a quality product.

i used to carry a 3D maglite, but this compact and lightweight lamp has made my oldschool flashlight obsolete. the 4LED's cast a bright spotlight with an adjustable setting (bright brighter and brightest with a flashing strobe)

don't let the compact size and light weight fool you. this lamp is rugged, powerful and stays put with its adjustable elastic headstrap. because of the LED technology, the battery life lasts an extremely long time without going dim as my old D cell lights did.

my only con is that i wish there was more of a difference between the light settings. i'd like to have more of a "dim" setting for rummaging in the tent, then kick over to the blinding spotlight settings that it currently has for outside use.

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My wife and I both have one of these for backpacking/hiking and general use...we use them for nearly everything you can think of. There is not a better headlamp out there for all around use. They have not failed us in over 3 years of heavy use...very durable and extra long battery life. You won't be disappointed!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This light is great for everything. I carry it everywhere. The only con that I can come up with is that it does not work great for caving because of it it an LED light and does not have great distance and defuses quickly. If shining into a dark void 15 ft would probably be your greatest illuminated distance.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

This is my favorite headlamp. I carry it everywhere now. It is lightweight and bright. I have a heavier and bulkier headlamp for car camping (Its' an older black diamond one with a xenon light) that is brighter but only lasts about 4 hours. This is as good as it gets... lightweight, powerful and long battery life.

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I use this all the time at the cabin, walking at night, biking.... it's very versatile and useful for any night time or late evening activities!

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Small, light, long battery life, bright beam - this is everything I need. I especially appreciate the easy-to-use beam brightness adjustment, to save battery life with a dimmer beam when appropriate.

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The headlamp is a must for backpacking, as well as any other use around the house, at the farm or anywhere we need light. My husband and I each have one, and we bring it just about everywhere we go. During the dark MN winters, we use it to hike at night. We also use it in the attic, during power outages, working on my family's farm, etc.

Comments about Petzl Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp:

Great headlamp from Petzl. Comfortable and light. Very bright for the size and you can purchase different color lenses.

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This is great if you like to work in your garden a little past sundow, or if you happen to be traveling to a part of the world that has rolling blackouts or just no electricity at all.

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This headlamp was on sale when I bought it. It's a fantastic value! Even in pitch black, it's perfect for setting up a tent or for illuminating the path ahead. I'd buy another one if it broke, but it probably won't, I've dropped it several times and it's solid.

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I used this head lamp on the hike to Mount Whitney, It was excellant, light weight, very bright and batteries lasted long.

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I LOVE this head lamp. It's comfortable strap and lightweight design make it a perfect all round headlamp for a variety of uses. I love it so much I have 2 - one for the car and one for hiking/camping. The one in the car came in very handy for changing a tire on a dark country lane. I have even found some unusual uses like handfree inspection of my dog's ears to check if they need cleaning. Have dropped it, sat on it, and even left it out in the pouring rain overnight yet it works as well as the day I brought it home.