Taking care of you Tikka can only increase the likelihood of its long and effective life. No matter which model you choose, you’re buying a product that can stand up to extremes whilst continuing to perform. Over the years the company has continually refined and improved this range of headlamps and every iteration is an improvement on the last. It’s not the most powerful headlamp, but the Petzl Tikka should be more than adequate for all but the most extreme environments. Designed for working in extreme conditions.Compatible with Petzl Noctilight Lantern.Works well in both extreme hot and cold climates.If you’re looking for a fully waterproof headlamp you’ll need to shop around for other models and expect to pay a heftier price for a feature most us will enver need. But if immersed you need to dry it out fast. It does a great job of keeping rain, snow and, as I discovered on Lake Baikal, mist at bay.
The Tikka is designed to be weather resistant – the seal inside the battery compartment does a good job of keeping moisture at bay. The strap doesn’t slip, even when running long distances. You can either were the Petzl over a beanie, or buy one of Third Eye’s super soft replacement straps.įitting couldn’t be simpler: place the strap around your head and use the adjusters to tailor to your preference. It lacks the soft embrace of straps found on Black Diamond’s offerings, but that’s not a big issue. Some hikers might find the headstrap a little uncomofortable. If you’re going on a long trip and have the facility to charge whilst travelling, then consider this more environmentally friendly power supply option. Petzl’s CORE rechargeable battery pack is compatible with the Tikka. I was using the headlamp for around 1 ½ hours per night. When travelling through Siberia, in temperatures of -18C, lithium batteries in my Tikka were still going strong after 12 days. If you’re going to travel to seriously cold destinations, such as the Arctic, you should consider taking lithium batteries.
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At the lowest power setting the Tikka will last for 120 hours, 9 hours on standard illumination and about 2 hours at full power. Standard Ni-Cad batteries work fine in temperate climates, as do removable rechargeable cells (you should get at least 120 hours of lighting from a new set).īased on my experience, the battery life figures given by Petzl are accurate. The phosphorescent reflector helps you find it in the dark, and the red lighting prevents members of a group from blinding each other. Which is great news, as far as I’m concerned – one less cable to lose. Unlike the more expensive Petzl lamps, the 200 lumen model does not use a rechargeable battery.
Petzl have made a useful design decision which allows the Tikka to be used with the NOCTILIGHT fitting. If you need a more powerful beam that reaches further and gives more clarity – maybe for an advanced route – you’ll need to look at more expensive options such as the 300. Beam LengthĪt 60m, the beam length should be more than adequate for most outdoor activities.
Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH.Power supply: three AAA batteries (included), or CORE rechargeable battery (purchased separately.The TIKKA PLUS® ² can be used with lithium batteries to decrease weight or increase performance in cold weather.The Tikka has a couple of notable features which, although not unique, are a bonus in what is a low-cost headlamp. The red LED provides spare lighting to preserve night vision or to become a blinking light for increased safety, for example in an urban environment, etc. In economic mode, it can reach a burn-time of 140 hours. The white LED delivers 50 lumens in maximum mode and lights up to 35 meters.
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The TIKKA PLUS 2 headlamp integrates two light sources for versatility: one white, high-output LED and one red LED.
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