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: You will use this more than you think you will
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought three of these with the intention of giving them out as presents. I ended up keeping one and giving away the other two. It's the handiest little tool I own!
I have used it while grilling outdoors at night, for extra light to help reorganize the wiring behind my entertainment center, for sweating fittings onto my water heater in the attic, you name it. You just can't beat the compact design.
The tension on the retractable headband is just right - tight enough to keep it on even when active, but not so tight that it hurts even when wearing it for long periods of time.
The size and weight is so minimal when retracted that you can just put it in your pocket and forget it's there. Sure, people will make fun of you when you wear it, but you'll have both hands free to attend to your task.
This light makes a great gift, because most people don't realize they need this until they use it. However, if you do buy one as a gift, get two. Trust me, you'll use it.
Customer Review: Must have item. Way beyond just a headlamp.
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is so small and light you can have one with you for any outdoor activity where you could get caught in the dark if things don't go perfectly.
It works on your bare head, though not as well as one with straps, but it also works over helmets and hats with instant adjustments (stays on some helmets better than others), and it fits in any pocket. Beyond that, the zipka loops brilliantly around a handlebar and over itself to make a bike headlight; you could make another into a taillight if you got one of the lens kits. It also loops around a branch and over itself for an overhead light, or around a ski pole or tent pole. It's also great for reading in a hotel room when your partner is asleep, or for rooting through a dark closet. I realize this is starting to sound like an infomercial but this thing is that useful, I have a couple and I use them regularly in all these ways (well, except the taillight). It's versatile in ways you only wish a headlamp with a strap could be.
Customer Review: Nice little light
Summary: 4 Stars
I was a little hesitant to buy this because I didn't really know what I was getting from the picture. It looked large and I couldn't figure out what the thing on the back was. But for $25 (gold box deal) I thought what the heck, I needed a light for wagon walks with my family and for little jobs around the house. This thing is quite small (fits inside the palm of my closed hand, the thing on the back pulls out to strap on to your head, or arm, or stationary object. The LEDs leave spots in my eyes when I look at them, but aren't as bright as I thought they would be in the dark open air. Bright enough to take a walk or to plug in an extension cord outside, but not enough power to use in a search party (I don't do that sort of thing, but if I did) or across a meadow looking for your dog. I think it's a great little light though. Wouldn't buy again unless it was on sale because you can always find something like this for under $40 if you shop around.Customer Review: A great little light!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned a Zipka for the past 4 years and it's been great! A real help on camping trips and for those times when I need to work on something in the dark and have my hands free. All the wear and tear is starting to show so I thought I would buy another and retire my original to the glove compartment of my car for emergencies....
Saw the new Zipka and thought I would give it a shot... While time will tell if it has the long term performance of my original I have to say it's got several features that are pretty nice over the original.... The fourth LED produces a markedly greater light output and is a welcome addition and the greatest improvement in an already great design... The switch now gives you the ability to select 3 levels of brightness (nice!) and a blinking option. The blinking selection is useless for me and annoying but is the only thing about the new design that doesn't add value for me...
Customer Review: This Headlamp is more than great
Summary: 5 Stars
I've bought this headlamp three years ago and it is always with me.
I use two sets of rechargeable batteries and never run out of power.
It is really truth, you will use this little treasure much more,than you could expect, as light source while doing something, and the beam is following your yes, keeping both your hands free. It can provide you enough light when you are reading, working, walking outside (or inside)in the darkness.
We had blackout for 24 hours just two days ago and headlamp was working continuously for more than three hours and I didn't see any difference in brightness. It's four LEDs provide more light than some other flashlights with 19-21 LEDs. It is expensive, but it worth it.I am surprise, that someone is complaining on quality of this product.
I didn't have ANY problems since I'd bought it in the beginning of 2005
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