Petzl Micro

Review Date
September 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: jasper0601(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from New York, NY

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I got the Micro as a gift a few years ago. I am having trouble with the electrical contacts (I guess). It seems after about 30 mins. of use with fresh batteries, the lamp starts to dim, after I sqeeze and twist the outer ring it shines brighter for a moment but then fades and flickers. Even cooking around camp it just drives me crazy. I am looking to buy a new headlamp, but now I am afraid to buy any Petzl product. Maybe I just have a lemon.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
August 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Horatiu(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from CLuj, Romania

Price Paid:  $20.00 at Atta

Summary:
It used to be usefull, but I can't figure it out why does it still exist when Tikka is out. Tikka covers the same type of activities at a much lower power consumption and a higher light intensity, and is also so much smaller...

Customer Service:
My Petzl equipment doesn't needs customer service.

Similar Products Used:
Tikka, Duo, Zoom, Zoom Zora, Saxo

Review Date
July 26, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: john(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from denver,co,usa

Price Paid:  $19.00 at REI

Summary:
Read the review from Chris of Virginia. Great lite duty light. Poor light if you want high intensity. I got caught out on a Grand Canyon, AZ trail one night with a micro and ended up having to feel for the trail with my hands on my knees. But, in camp, couldn't be better. I've used mine with two AA's for basic night/tent/camp stuff with the same batteries for as long as 3 weeks at a time (in warm weather). Weight and reliablity allow you to throw it in your day pack as a CYA backup if you get caught out late.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
May 3, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mike(Unregistered User) ,  Skier , from Balt., MD 21207

Price Paid:  $20.00 at REI on sale

Summary:
I use mine to Ski and hike at night. Don't use regular batteries, use lithium AA (Home Depot has them 4 good price). Regular batteries lose too much power in cold weather, weigh more, and don't last as long. I recently bought a halogen bulb for it, brighter but less battery time. I wish I could buy an LED bulb for it. LEDs R the wave of the future. I bought an LED AA flashlight at Walmart and it is brighter than my AA aluminum tough as nails flashlight.

Similar Products Used:
No other head lamps have I used. Check out LED lights.

Review Date
April 25, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: chris(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from manassas VA

Price Paid:  $25.00 at Galyans

Summary:
Ok, to clear up the low-light thing, Petzl basically wanted a small, lightweight light that would have a long run time compared to their other lights. To achieve this they had to use a low-wattage lamp. So, before anyone starts laying into the design, it was CREATED that way to begin with. It was never meant for hardcore hiking/mountaineering. Just something to bop around with while repairing your car or setting up your tent. I've had mine for over 6 months with the SAME BATTERIES. My 4 battery headlight lasts, um...3 hours maybe?

Customer Service:
A great light-duty light. Thats it.

Similar Products Used:
None