Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
Customer Review: BEYOND MY GREATEST EXPECTATIONS!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a police officer for the past 20 years I have learned the importance of of having the right type of illumination. I bought this lamp after one night last week changing my tire in my personal car in 20 degree weather and at 200 am. My surefire light, which I carry in my glove compartment burned out after a little while. That is when I made my decision to search on Amazon for an adequate headlamp w/LED's so I can get some hours out of the batteries.
The next day I ordered this light. I cannot tell you enough how great this light is. Doing work in my back yard at night for the past week I have shined this light for at least 40 hrs., on my head using the retractable cord, and it is still so bright. It is so small and compact yet place it on a table in the dark and it lights up the whole room. I wear it on my wrist, on my head (even with the ballcap on it is awesome). My friends are getting tired of me telling them how great this light is. I have ordered 5 more (2 I have placed in each of my car's glove compartments and the others will be gifts).
Do yourself or your loved ones a favor-buy this light, it will astound you at how many times you will use it!
Thanks PETZL and thanks Amazon for the BEST PRICE ANYWHERE!!
Customer Review: One of the most useful and versatile lights
Summary: 5 Stars
This headlamp is one of the most useful things I own for the money. I use it around the house and out. At home, it is a hands free flash light that points at whatever you are doing. The battery lasts for approx. 100+ hours depending on the setting. It is also one of the lightest headlamps. Also the headband is a thin cord and it retracts into the little pod disc which is a great design. There are lights that are brighter but they are heavier and may have more cords. The beauty of this model is it's light and the minimal design.
You can also use this when walking in the dark or doing task outdoors that require both of your hands. I do not use my regular flashlight anymore.
Another great feature is the button electronic design. If you press the button quickly in sequence, it goes from low, med, high, flashing and off. However, if you leave the light on one setting for more than a few seconds, the next time you press the button, the light turns off. That is so you do not have to go through all the options before the light turns off. What a smart design!
Petzl Zipka Plus with 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow #E48PBY
Customer Review: It is AWARD worthy
Summary: 5 Stars
I have already bought 6 of them for myself, friends and family. It is the most convenient, effective light for any kind of outdoors stuff. My brother gave me the best feedback. Climbing in the Karakoram Mountains above 20,000 ft altitude, he found the Zipka worked like charm in the coldest weather, for 18 nights with only one change of 3 small AAA batteries. It even worked for lighting the trail ahead when they would start marching at 3 am, and it worked at night when he was preparing meals and writing his notes. In contrast, all the big fancy headlights he has tried, either were too heavy (wt is a killer in the high mountain treks and most of them are atleast 3-4 times as heavy as one zipka), or required 5 or 6 times 4 AA battery pack changes (which requires you carry that much extra weight) or couldn't stand the cold. Zipka (because its batteries are close to your forehead and keeps warm - our own assessment) didn't go dead on him like other batteries did.
All the high altitude guides were eager to have the zipka as they found it amazing. Zipka is the best gift for them.
I have two, with one permanently in my shell jacket sleeve pocket and one in my car.
It should be awarded an OSCAR of lights.
Customer Review: Highly recommend this light
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best flashlight I've ever had. I was skeptical at first from the other reviews that a flashlight can be so great. I decided to try it, and if I didn't like it, I could always send it back. I'm glad I took the chance.
I've had many other flashlights, even the rechargable kind. None come close to this product. Tonight, I had to find my cat out in the dark. It came in very handy. I just put it around my wrist, and the light was very, very bright. The light also covered a wide area. It wasn't like a regular flashlight with a small circle of light on the ground. I finally found my cat in the basement, where I have no lights. The flashlight illuminated the entire area. None of my flashlights have ever done that. Furthermore, this light left me hands free to let the kitty out of the basement. I didn't have to carry around a bulky flashlight.
If you're on the fence about buying this product, don't be. It's a little pricy, but you won't regret owning such a very useful product. You'll never go back to a regular flashlight again.
Customer Review: Handiest thing you could imagine
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my wife as a christmas present. She's hooked on The Amazing Race and figured if the contestants have one, she wanted one as well! When I shopped for one, a woman told me about the Zipka plus. She kept it in her purse and used it constantly.
The unit was as good as was described. light, compact, and convenient. I found myself borrowing hers so much I had to get one for myself, hence this review.
I am a freelance programmer by profession, and find myself often digging around under desks and inside computers. This has made my life so much easier. I always have it with me, and put it on whenever I need, no matter how silly I may look to others. I also just used in during re-wiring a doorbell in an old house--a dirty, miserable job. But I couldn't have seen in the dark recesses in the back of a basement closet without it. A flashlight was just too cumbersome.
You'll find yourself using it in ways you never imagined, and never realized how much you need it until you have it!