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: $49.95

Small. Bright. Movable shutter for throwing lots of light on the trail or for looking far ahead. Runs on rechargable batteries due to the voltage regulator circuit, meaning that for overnighters you don't end up throwing away half-used batteries, you just recharge the ones that you used.

I have had three generations of the Tikka now -- the original 3-LED one with the clunky non-waterproof sliding switch and fixed lamp orientation, the newer 4-LED one with the waterproof push-button switch and movable lamp orientation (to point close to feet, or far away), and now this one. Each new generation is very slightly larger and heavier but oh so much better for it.

Don't worry, the Tikka XP is still light and compact enough that you'll forget it's up there, but now gives big-time light -- especially when you flash the 'overdrive' button!

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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