User Review: Petzl Tikka XP

Petzl Tikka XP
Above: The current Tikka XP, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $49

At first I was a bit skeptical of the overall output, that quickly changed. The first thing you notice when opening the packaging is a warning, very similar to the one you see on lasers, telling you not to aim it into your eyes. After putting the batteries into the headlamp and finally turning it on my mouth dropped wide open. The 40 lumen head lamp blows all other similar headlamps out of the water, not only other headlamps but a good amount of hand held flashlights. With my skepticism about output gone I quickly became curious as to the durability of the Tikka XP. I submerged it 10feet in my swimming pool and the lamp never once flickered. Thanks to the rubber O-ring hardly any water got on the batteries.

I have also dropped it a few times, not on purpose, and every time it keeps working like nothing ever happened. Overall this lamp is a must buy for any outdoors enthusiast. It is small enough to fit into your pocket and light enough to not cause any discomfort, but most importantly it's bright enough to get you to where you need to go safely.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Tikka XP at 11 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Tikka XP Headlamp (Spring 2008) - Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Award 2006$49.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Tikka XP Headlamp$44.96Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Tikka XP Head Lamp$49.95Buy Now

REI
Tikka XP LED Headlamp$34.99Buy Now

RockCreek
Tikka XP Headlamp$49.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Red$49.95Buy Now

OEGear.com
Tikka XP$35.09Buy Now

EMS
Tikka XP Headlamp, 2007$49.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Tikka XP LED headlamp$47.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Tikka XP Red$49.95Buy Now

UpsideOver
Tikka XP Headlamp$44.95Buy Now

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