Petzl Tikka

Review Date
January 12, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: hikerchap ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $28.00 at REI

Summary:
Och, it's awesome. I take it on every trip, have used it a ton. It's pretty bright w/ full juice but right now my bats are low so ja know...but I've used it for camping, reading, wood-gathering, going to nasty outhouses, et al. never any problems. I would hate a big battery pack on the back of my head, so I love this one being so dang small and light. I really use it mostly for work. I work at an airport and there's nothing else that'll do for fueling at night...a plane pulls up, waddaya gonna do, I gotta have both hands free, it lets me see the gas so I don't overflow it.

Customer Service:
never used-very reliable.

Review Date
September 23, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Troy(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $27.00 at self propelled outdo

Summary:
I was the first of my hiking buddies to get a LED headlight now they all have one. I night hike quite a bit and this has plenty of light for any night hike. You do not need to worry about carring batteries so that is less weight to carry on the trail. Great white light to cook with too. Only downside is since it is LED it does not put out a beam, which is expected. I even carry this in my car for night time map reading too. Makes a great present for the neices and nephews too.

Customer Service:
No problems.

Similar Products Used:
other petzls

Review Date
August 19, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: rt (Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from San Carlos, CA

Price Paid:  $18.00 at REI

Summary:
My research showed this to be a contender for my occasional night time running / hiking / camping. REI currently (Aug 2003) has it on sale for just $17.95 (vs $24.95). Other reviews will detail the technical merits, but at this price, there is no competition for an occasional user like me.

Review Date
May 17, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: AllanCaldwell(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from St. John's NF, Canada

Price Paid:  $50.00 at The Outfitters

Summary:
A great Headlamp, real light powerfull and easy on batteries. Best headlamo ever. I hear the Zipka is good also. this baby's been winnter camping, backpacking climbing and canoeing.

Customer Service:
This headlamp needs no service!

Similar Products Used:
A crappy one from Wal-mart. that last two trips.

Review Date
December 30, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: JWH (Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $35.00 at internet

Summary:
Very handy little light at home or on the trail. The three LEDs throw out a generous amount of light and are sparing of the batteries. It really came in handy when I and some friends tarried too long on a mountain in southern Italy and needed some light on the trail down. Also, it comes in handy when you want to read in bed and not disturb your spouse's slumber. I stuffed one in my wife's Christmas stocking Christmas so she wouldn't disturb my slumber.