Petzl Zipka Plus
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Description
The Zipka Plus is a headlamp made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp The Zipka Plus Headlamp by Petzl is ultra light, has 4 LED lights with 3 lighting levels and is mounted on retractable cord. Specifications: CE Strobe mode Cord made of strong Dyneema Water resistant for all-weather use Operates on 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) 3-year guarantee Weight: 65 g including batteries Light beam cannot be tilted Features: Ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight mounted on retractable cord single compartment contains LED and batteries 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) The retractable cord allows the light to be worn on the head, around the wrist or attached to a shoulder strap on a backpack, etc."
From Backcountry.com:
"Petzl made the Zipka Plus Headlamp to give backpackers, campers, and climbers an ultralight, ultra-compact hands-free lighting system with tons of versatility. Thanks to a retractable headband, the Zipka Plus Headlamp takes up less space in your pack then an energy bar. The four LED lights last up to 150 hours and include three power settings and a strobe mode to meet your preferences and needs in nearly any backcountry situation."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Lighter and more compact than the featherweight Tikka headlamp, the waterproof Zipka Plus features a retractable strap that can be attached to your head, arm, legs, pack, pole or whatever works to help you find your way or do your work in the dark. It has a waterproof design and a watertight rubber toggle switch that alternates between four light settings: High, Medium, Economy and Intermittent. The four LED lamps consume roughly one-tenth of the power used by a standard flashlight bulb and offer a lifetime of over 100,000 hours (that's over eleven years of literally living in the dark--no pun intended). Even fully loaded with the included trio of AAA batteries, the Zipka Plus barely nudges the scales at 2.2 ounces, so it's ideal as an emergency essential even in the lightest of minimalist packs."
From RockCreek:
"The Petzl Zipka Plus is a versatile light that is attached to a retractable cord and can be used on your head, the wrist, wrapped around a strap, etc. Super compact and very lightweight, you still get 4 LED lights and 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economy), as well as a strobe mode for emergencies. The cord is very durable-made with strong dyneema."
User Reviews
Zipka Plus
Reviewed by Gwion, Aug 09, 2006
con: button to adjust modes and switch on/off is on top, unprotected.
after 2 or 3 months the lamp started to flicker when moving, went out or didn't stay in selected mode
I don't know whether this is a general problem or just my Zipka."
Zipka Plus
Reviewed by Glowwormxl, Mar 29, 2006
Con: light angle does not adjust.
General Impression: The overwhelming virtue of the Zipka Plus is its size. Smaller than 2" in every dimension and mere ounces has allowed me to take it everywhere; I rarely leave home without it."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Zipka Plus at 10 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor | Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw | Zipka Plus Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Zipka Plus Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Zipka Plus Headlamp w/ retractable strap | $35.97 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek | Zipka Plus Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
 REI | Zipka Plus LED Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Zipka Plus Headlamp | $31.95 | Buy Now |
 Gear for Adventure | Zipka Plus LED Headlamp | $41.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS | Zipka Plus Headlamp, '08 | $42.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store 4 purchase options: | Zipka Plus Headlamp | $39.95 | Buy Now |
| Zipka Plus Mod 4 LED | $39.95 | Buy Now | |
| Zipka Plus Traditional 4 LED | $39.95 | Buy Now | |
| Zipka Plus Yellow 4 LED | $39.95 | Buy Now |
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