Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red
Customer Review: Hiking - backpacking - camping & more - very useful
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned many Petzl headlamps, but this one is by far the best I have owned & used. Three easily found AAA batteries power this "lite" (weighs only 95g [3.35oz] including the batteries!) light and there is a nifty Green Orange Red indicator light on the side to help you determine how much battery life is left. New/fresh batteries & the indicator blinks green. After about 70% used/discharged the indicator turns orange. Finally, Red when 90% used and they need to be replaced. As an additional alert, the headlamp's beam will blink momentarily when the indicator changes color. Speaking of batteries, I checked out Petzl USA Homepage and there is now a warning not to use Lithium batteries (especially their higher output during discharge) because they may cause the lamp to overheat and possibly damage the LEDs. There is a very functional light diffuser that allows the light to be spread; perfect for walking at night through the woods with a full pack on, or with the diffuser moved to the side, a pin point beam can be directed where you need the brightest of lighting. Battery life for the 3 lighting levels: maximum [60 hours], optimum [80 hours], economic, [120 hours] Water resistant for all-weather use. Buy this headlamp & you will not be disappointed.Customer Review: Good Not great
Summary: 3 Stars
i got the sand colored one but other than that its the same light. Many reviewers said that is was a supper bright light. well it is but only in turbo mode and for that you must keep your finger on the button (cant let go). The low light is good for reading especially with the diffuser on (i keep the white on the light and the red in the clip). the high is good for walking around even looking at far distances. But its not a replacement for a good old hand mag light 6D. i knot its about 100X lighter, but i don't know if its worth $50.00. its a good light if you want yuor hands free and it is light and will stay on your head, just don't head bang. it would be the perfect light for $20.00, but since that will never happen lets say $30.00. if you want a small lightweight headlamp for working on your car or changing a flat on the highway at night or going for a stroll i would grab a 2AA mag light a headband and some duct tape, and with the change buy a LED something or another for the serious light. 10-15 vs 45. or just get the Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus its almost as god but cheaper and might go down even more. you don't really need all the diffusers.Customer Review: VERY USEFUL!
Summary: 5 Stars
These headlamps are really worth the $$ if you use flashlights a lot. It is really convenient to have a hands-free flashlight, something you don't really realize until you use one of these things. We use ours as reading lights when we are camping. This particular model has three brightness settings, which is perfect: Go all the way dim when you are reading, and all the way bright when you have to get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. The lamp portion has a tilt down feature as well, which your friends will appreciate if you accidentally look at them while it is on (the light is blinding but only if you look at it straight on). It also has a strobe for emergencies. Battery lasts a long time, and the head strap is so comfortable, you barely notice it is on.Customer Review: Great Functionality.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the basic Tikka model, and then the Tikka Plus (actually still have both and use as a backup), however the Tikka XP is the best yet. Quite an improvement over the Tikka Plus model. Have read some review that knock this for weight. This would only be an issue for trail running. Other than that, I didn't notice the increase in weight over the Tikka Plus. There may be a better light but I have not come across one that is this small and light weight. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this light. Just got back from 1-1/2 weeks in the Minnesota Boundary Waters canoeing with multiple portages a day, no issue with the switch turning the light on, which was in some review I had read as well.Customer Review: By one for you and it makes a great gift
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in the boonies and this thing is great for finding firewood at night or taking the trash out to the road on trash night. I've had other Petzl headlamps before (lost it) and this one is a big improvement. The narrow beam gives a long distance illumination and the wide beam easily covers any close in space. Those features are new and worth the upgrade price. Get one for you and keep a few around for when you don't know what to get someone for a gift. It makes a great gift because everyone needs one. Even folks who rarely use a flashlight will appreciate the fact that, due to long battery life and led bulbs, this light will always work, even if it has been left in a drawer for a year.