User Review: Petzl TacTikka XP

I have used this model of headlamp for many years, then bought a second as a back up and then bought several more for a racing team that I was racing with.

Likes;

• The sliding lens (I use red) which allows me to switch from a focused (white) beam to a wide (red) beam with one quick movement.  Or, while on soft setting red, move it the very slightest to expose a tiny bit of white to assist as needed but with very little white light out going.
• The three lighting levels and a flashing mode.
• The Boost mode to temporarily increase light intensity.  I usually run on the lowest light setting and boost briefly when/if needed.
• The ease it can aimed with one hand.
• The battery charge indicator light (70 % and 90 % discharged) and the auto intermittent flashing of the headlamp which allows keeping track of battery life.
• Relatively compact and I use the Petzl Poche Tikka 2 Headlamp Pouch when packed.
• Fairly light weight at less than 100 g including batteries.  Batteries = 3x AAA in lamp case.
• The horizontal (only) strap which allows quick and easy one handed pulling down to around neck and back up again to on forehead positioning.
• Strongly water resistant.

Dislikes;

• Doesn't float, but hardly any headlamps do.
• Not waterproof.

Yes I do recommend this headlamp and would buy it again.