User Review: Petzl Tikka XP
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Price Paid: $49
Wonderful, lightweight headlamp. The Tikka XP has the perfect balance of economy and light output. I used it for a 7 hour caving trip on the lowest setting and, when dark adapted (dark adaptation takes the average person about 30 minutes), it was all the light I needed to easily navigate and appreciate speleothems (though there were six of us, three with Petzl Duos). The boost setting does a good job of illuminating big rooms and deep crevices when needed. I used Sanyo 1000 mAh NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries and the XP's battery charge indicator was flashing green at the end of the trip. I plan to try the higher settings on future long trips.
The buttons are easy to feel and use, even when wearing gloves.
About the quality of the light: It has a focused, square-ish beam, much more focused than my Princeton Tech Aurora. And the light is warmer than the traditional white LED. Whereas Petzl's 14-LED Duo has a bluish beam, the XP has almost a neutral to yellow cast. I may buy a Duo in the future if they use newer generation LEDs, but for now I will stick with my XPs (I have two, one as a backup). Just a terrific headlamp.
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 XP2 Headlamp | $54.95 | Buy Now |
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