Petzl Tikka Plus

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The Tikka Plus is a headlamp made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 14 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"Ultra compact LED headlamp: about the same size as a golf ball. 3 Brightness settings (high, medium, and low) plus a strobe feature for emergency / safety usage. Push button recessed switch for ease of use. The recessed switch prevents the light from accidentally turning on when not in use. Ratcheting tilt system allows the user to aim the light where needed. Extended anti-glare lip keeps the light from shining in your eyes when aiming your light in close proximity. H2OK: meaning that water will not damage this light when exposed to rain or brief submersions (for salt water situations be sure to rinse thoroughly with fresh water). Burn Times: 4 LEDs: High 100 hours Medium 120 hours Low 150 hours Strobe mode: 400 hours Beam Range: 30 Feet / 10 Meters Power: 3 AAA batteries (included) Weight: 50g / 1.8 oz without batteries 80 g / 2.8 oz with batteries"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp combines the lightweight and long-lasting power of the original Tikka with four LED bulbs and a dimming switch to give you more light or longer battery life. The Tikka Plus Headlamp weighs only 2.75 ounces, and provides plenty of light for traveling through the backcountry at night. Petzl added a push-button switch with three brightness settings and a strobe mode for signaling. Thanks to its tiny size, the Tikka Plus Headlamp easily fits in your jacket pocket so it will always be ready if you get caught in the dark."

From Moosejaw:
"Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp (Fall 2009) The Tikka Plus Headlamp by Petzl has 4 LED lights with 3 lighting levels. Specifications: CE Strobe mode Water resistant for all-weather use Operates on 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) 3-year guarantee Weight: 78 g including batteries Features: Lighting level can be adjusted to help conserve battery life 4 LED produce flood beam lighting with a long burn time 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic) Compact and lightweight single compartment contains LED and batteries beam can be easily aimed where needed comfortable and adjustable elastic headband"

From Mountain Hideaway:
"Petzl- Tikka Plus boasts bright illumination along with its lightweight, efficient and comfortable design. Switch lets you select from four lighting levels to meet your needs: low, medium, high, bright strobe Four LED bulbs provide even lighting throughout your field of view, with no blank spots in the beam Improved illumination is 80% brighter than the classic Tikka Plus, giving you more confidence and security in the dark Water-resistant construction for full-on reliability in inclement weather Ratcheting swivel head aims light where you need it Adjustable headband holds the light securely in place; colorful headband and casing add a touch of style Batteries included Operates on 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included). Weight : 78 g including batteries. 3-year guarantee."

User Reviews

Tikka Plus
Reviewed by goyo, Apr 04, 2009

"The Tikka Plus makes good use of batteries. It's also super bright on highest setting. The economy setting is a little dim for night hiking, I think.

I find the four settings a little annoying at times, such as when I want to flash some light briefly, then turn the thing off: I end up cycling through all four settings, with the headache inducing strobe setting coming last and anything alive within 50 meters decidedly unamused."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by The Prince, Dec 05, 2008

"This headlamp is great. I bought it for alpine AM starts and it works great. Plenty of light.

As it turns out I use it all the time for hands-free working around the house and I can't always find it because wife and kids use it all the time. It is easy to turn on, and clips onto my helmet quickly."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by chup12682, Sep 29, 2008

"It's a fantastic headlamp for most general purposes. I was summitting Mt. Kilimanjaro and we started out on the Western Breach at about 11:30 at night. The moon was out, so it wasn't completely dark, but the headlamp worked great! I didn't have a problem seeing the trail or anything in front of me."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by GeoRocks83, Sep 26, 2008

"Great light. Very long lasting. It was my only light source for 4 months of field work and it never went out. The light has a very wide beam which is great in most cases but it could be focused a little bit more for seeing down dark trails or longer distances."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by jeffrey, Apr 20, 2007

"I got this light two years ago and the light is great but the headband elastic totally disintegrated after only a year. I still use it, only the strap is so stretched out and worthless I just wear it around my neck like a necklace for camp chores. When I'm night hiking I just get frustrated with the strap falling off my forehead."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by Nto02, Jan 06, 2007

"The best little headlamp for the money out there. Very bright. The tilt feature is awesome for working with your hands at night in camp. I even use it at home reading at night. A "GOT TO HAVE"."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by danielgoldberg86, Oct 03, 2006

"I have had cheaper headlamps in the past, yet when buying this one I wanted one that wouldn't break on me and would hold up to some abuse. This product is lightweight while still giving off a decently bright light. I would suggest it to anyone. My brother has the same one and he loves his as well."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by e_l_green, Sep 20, 2006

"A great little light. Feels like a feather on your head, waterproof, and the three intensity level thing works great. Until the Tikka XP, this was my standard headlamp, despite its range issues (I simply carried a small 1W LED flashlight for trailfinding)."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by Thiago Silva, Sep 01, 2006

"Very nice lantern, good intensity, like the three levels, helps save power. Doesn't light very far, though. . . I used it at night in the forest once, returning from a hike, and wished it had a longer reach. But for all-around camping or reading it is great!

Someone mentioned the problem of it opening and the battery falling."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by hlevieux, Jun 10, 2006

"Yikes my eyes! This is one bright headlamp that is for sure. Great value if you don't have enough money for the XP. It never swivels and has a wide beam so you don't have to turn your head very offen. The three stages of light are great for around base camp or a night time hike."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by jnorto04, Mar 13, 2006

"I have used the headlamp for about 100 hrs or so and have gone through 4-5 sets of batteries... hmmm 150= hrs what!! Well to be fair to Petzl I'm sure that the headlamp would produce light for 150 hrs just not sure how effective it would be. I like the 4 LED compared to the Tikka, but have NO need for the intensity control."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 16, 2004

"Has an easy to use switch and good variable brightness. Not as bright as I expected though. Rocky ground looks pale and one-dimensional in the dark."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by Rich M, Sep 18, 2004

"I really like this headlamp. The features are nice and the switch works much better than the older style Tikka that I have. The only problem I have with this light is that it keeps coming open and one of the batteries always falls out onto the ground."

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Tikka Plus
Reviewed by -B, Sep 17, 2004

"Great functional light. Bright enough to hike with. Super compact. Very low battery weight. Ounce for ounce the best contender out there.

For hiking it's all that--everything you need and nothing you don't. If you don't hike at night very often it's perfect. If you get stuck hiking in the dark it has plenty of light to hike by.

Did I mention it's tiny."

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