Petzl Tikka XP
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Reviewed by 19 Trailspace users
Description
The Tikka XP is a headlamp made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 19 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Backcountry.com:
"Just when you think LED lights can't get any better, Petzl comes out with the Tikka XP Headlamp. This single LED lamp has a range of up to 35 meters and still maintains a 120-hour maximum battery life. The Tikka XP also has a boost mode which gives you 50% more power for 20 seconds, and a tiltable light body lets you direct that light where you need it. When your batteries finally start to wear down, the battery life indicator light will let you know, so you will never be caught in the dark."
From EMS:
"Winner of one of Backpacker Magazine's prestigious 2006 Editor's Choice Awards, the Petzl? Tikka XP Headlamp features an extremely powerful focused mini-sized lamp with a boost button to increase output from 100 to 164 feet for 20 seconds. 3 lighting levels to adapt to conditions (maximum, optimum, economic). 25 Lumens (maximum) Flood beam for sharp, proximity lighting (wide-angle lens). Spot beam shines up to 100 meters. Boost mode shines 164 meters for 20 seconds when you need extra visibility. Compact and lightweight (less than 100 g including batteries). Single compartment for LED bulb (never needs replacing) and 3 AAA batteries (included). Headlamp can provide up to 120 hours of light on low setting. Battery-life indicator warns when the batteries are approximately 70% drained and 90% drained. Tiltable light body enables light beam to be directed where needed. Water-resistant for all-weather use. Durable plastic housing; impact-resistant polycarbonate wide angle lens. Comfortable and stable to wear; adjustable and ergonomic elastic headband."
From Campmor:
"The Petzl Tikka XP provides a powerful, even and adjustable white light, with longlight duration. A single light source in a compact headlamp for multiple uses. Powerful, focused light beam with 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economy) and a blinking mode, easily adapts to the activity at hand. Boost mode provides 50% more light than the maximum level for 20 seconds. Wide angle lens for flood beam-like proximity lighting. Battery life indicator (indicator light + blinking LED) warns when the batteries are approximately 70% drained and 90% drained. Lamp is compact and lightweight. Tiltable light body enables light beam to be directed where needed. Comfortable and stable to wear: adjustable and ergonomic elastic headband. Light distance: up to 35 m (50 m in boost mode). Light duration: up to 120 hours. Wt.: Headlamp 2.1oz. (59 g) + batteries 1.2oz. (36 g) = 3.3oz (95g) combined. Operates on 3 AAA batteries (included)."
From RockCreek:
"The Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp is a single LED light that produces a flooding spot beam for sharp, proximity lighting that shines up to 35 meters, and is equipped with a wide angle lens that allows you to see more of a circumference of your area as you are moving. Constructed with three different lighting levels that help you to save your batteries according to the task at hand - Maximum, Optimum, and Economic. There is also a Boost mode that permits the light to shine 50 meters for 20 seconds in situations where you need to see further than normal, and when your batteries are 70-90% low, you can view a battery level indicator light that lets you know to change them before you are left in the dark. The XP operates on 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included)."
User Reviews
Tikka XP
Reviewed by mluna785, Aug 20, 2009
So far it has excelled at every task I have used it for. The two buttons are a tad small but I haven't had any real problems with them even while wearing gloves."
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Simpson Ting, May 04, 2009
Tikka XP
Reviewed by LeTiger, Apr 03, 2009
This is an excellent headlamp that has plenty of brightness for almost any use (aside from mountain spotlight search and rescue."
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Starwind, Jan 03, 2009
I like being able to toggle the diffuser, which I use for reading at home or in the tent, or when a wide beam of light is required (ie changing in the tent)."
Tikka XP
Reviewed by PocketMoose, Apr 27, 2008
Used it in the backcountry when reading at night or just going through my pack and organizing my tent and its the perfect solution."
Tikka XP
Reviewed by jeffyisfive, Jan 17, 2008
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Chris Bone, Dec 12, 2007
I took the new one on a trip where it rained a bit."
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Reviewed by Hector Matamoros, Dec 10, 2007
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Pete Ricci, Sep 19, 2007
Use the energizers AAA lithium batteries which may be a little more expensive, but considerably less weight and longer lasting, together this combination would be tough to beat.
Tikka XP
Reviewed by culprit_foto, Sep 16, 2007
It's a NO BRAINER...
Buy one dummy!"
Tikka XP
Reviewed by UpNorth, Jun 15, 2007
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Caver, Jan 29, 2007
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Reviewed by SthTrad510, Nov 01, 2006
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Reviewed by e_l_green, Sep 20, 2006
Tikka XP
Reviewed by pmarsh, Sep 15, 2006
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Reviewed by cobb05, Sep 14, 2006
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Reviewed by Oregonlahar, Jul 05, 2006
Tikka XP
Reviewed by JOHN BRICKEY, May 29, 2006
I've always used Black Diamond products for as long as I can remember."
Tikka XP
Reviewed by Steve Henderson, Mar 31, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Tikka XP at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Tikka XP Headlamp | $51.95 | Buy Now |
 Gear for Adventure | Tikka XP LED headlamp | $47.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS 2 purchase options: | Tikka XP Headlamp | $29.99 | Buy Now |
| Tikka XP Headlamp | $54.95 | Buy Now |
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