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 10 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp (Spring 2008) 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 RockCreek:
"Petzl introduces its improvement from the original Tikka, the Tikka Plus LED Headlamp. The Tikka Plus is a 4 LED headlamp with 3 lighting levels: Maximum, optimum, and economic. Versatile, compact and lightweight, the Tikka Plus has a single compartment for the LED and batteries, with a beam that can be easily aimed where needed. The Tikka is useful for most any activity. With a water resistant outer shell, it can be used in all weather use, and the Tikka Plus has a strobe mode feature used for rescue situations or adventure racing. *Not for use with Lithium Batteries"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The original Tikka just got better.The plus version of Petzl's Tikka headlamp incorporates 4 super-bright LEDs, three brightness settings and an emergency flash mode. They've also added a ratcheting tilt mechanism that lets you aim the light where you want it.A new recessed push button switch replaces the slider on/off switch helping to prevent accidental turn-ons.Modern Soft Trad Battery Burn Times"

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"4 LED headlamp with 3 lighting levels Lighting level can be adjusted to help conserve battery life 4 LED produce flood beam lighting with a long bu..."

User Reviews

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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