Petzl E47 PBY Tikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
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Product Details
Manufacturer: PetzlModel: E47 PBY
Color: Black and Yellow
Product features:
- Lightweight headlamp produces long lasting white light with 4 LED array
- 4 light settings: high, medium, low, and strobe with easy single-button operation
- Water-resistant plastic casing for outdoor use; adjustable elastic head band, cushion forehead pad
- 3 AAA batteries included
- 2.75 ounces; fits in palm of hand; 3-year warranty
- Sanyo Eneloop AAA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)
- Petzl E44850 Tikka/Zipka 3-Lens Kit
- Petzl E43990 Zippered Pouch for Tikka Series Lights
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E47 PBY Tikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
Customer Review: Useful when you need hands-free light.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not much of a camper, but I know that a good hands-free light source is important when doing the outdoor thing. So when I was planning that aspect of my '04 Sturgis motorcycle trip, I did some research along those lines. I read a number of positive reviews for the Petzls on Amazon.com, and decided that one of those would do. However, I wanted to make sure by doing some hands-on research, so I went off to my local outdoors shop for that purpose.
I was going to buy the Petzl with the retractable string headband, since it was the most compact. But after trying it on, I was afraid the thin string would break at the worst possible moment, and I'd be sucking wind. I looked at other Petzls, and finally settled on the Tikka Plus. I liked that the lamp had adjustable pointing positions, and it seemed bright even in a well-lit store. Plus the sturdy headband fit well; it didn't feel like it would fly off if I sneezed too hard, or break under heavy use. Also, the Tikka Plus was light, compact even with the wide elastic headband, and ran on easily replaceable AAA batteries. Finally, the price was right, especially compared to some of the high-end, rechargeable models I saw.
I knew I'd made the right choice after the first night outside. It still fit my head snug and comfortably, even while walking or moving around in close quarters. As for the light's brightness, it was more than sufficient. I was able to read just fine after dark in my small tent, and it made finding that elusive item at the bottom of my pack much easier. Also, the Petzl came in handy when I had to cross a grassy, wooded campground for that late-night bathroom break. Others have complained about the push button light switch, but I had no real issues with it. The different light intensities were a nice feature - I used the highest one the most, followed by the second brightest for night reading at sack time (this is where the light's tilt function came in handy; it helped me achieve a comfortable reading position).
The Petzl Tikka Plus was one of the single most useful camping items I brought along on my Sturgis trip. If you camp a lot, then perhaps a higher-end lamp would suit you better. But for an infrequent camper like me, this one was just fine.
Description of Petzl E47 PBY Tikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
A compact, simple, lightweight, and durable headlamp with 4 LED bulbs and 3 lighting levels and a 120 hour burn time.Headlamps Tools
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