PETZL Tikka Headlamp (350 Lumens) with Glow-in-The-Dark Reflector - Green (Classic)

Reliable. Bright. 3 modes easy to switch between. Durable build. Comfortable in head. Nice bright/wide light beam. Feels easy on head, light. Batteries seem to last a long time using good quality AAA batteries- they’re easy to replace with a firm closing battery compartment. I like that it glows after use so if you need to find it again, you can see it glowing. feels like a great value for price. Much better than some of the rechargeable ones that seem to not last very long. This has been very reliable for camping, working on car, power outage situations and other uses - i just grab it when sink now need a light.

This is my second Petzl Tikka headlamp purchase. I bought the original model about twenty years ago and used it extensively on multiple wilderness trips and almost daily for walking the dog in an unlighted neighborhood. The original lamp is still going strong, although its headband has lost its elasticity. Since I couldn't replace the headband easily, I opted for a new Tikka. The new one has plenty of light on the medium and high settings, and there is ample illumination on red to allow for safe walking in the dark without losing night vision. The newer version lacks the option of a narrow beam, and a beam diffuser; however, I don't miss the narrow beam as the current version has enough lumens to make the narrower beam unnecessary. The low setting is just right for reading. I bought the optional rechargeable battery pack and am very happy with it. I've used it for 3 weeks without a recharge when using it nightly on the medium setting for about 15 minutes. The one thing I would change is to make the headband replaceable and detachable for cleaning. Altogether, this is an excellent and durable product.

Purchased my first Petzl Tikka headlamp over five years ago. Still going strong. Purchased this one as a gift for my son, which he loved. I like the battery life, especially with the lithium rechargeable battery that is sold separately, but it has the option of adding regular disposable batteries in a pinch. The band is comfortable and adjustable. It has a red light function too so that I can keep my night vision. Easy way to control the light functions with just one button. Light and durable. Cannot ask for more.

This is a great product. Instructions are ok, but a bit hard to understand abbreviations. I'm sure someone has a use for the "red" light capability. For now, not me, but it is there. For night reading, it is great. Flexibility for downward light is good. I don't know a better light on the market.

Update: May 2021 - due to the loss of my headlamp, I am back in the market to replace this model previously reviewed. Over the much longer time of ownership vs. my initial review - I will be buying another one (actually 2) of the same. It has been a pleasure to own, it's held up very well, battery life was great. At this price, it's a no brainer and I am going straight back to another one due to it's performance. My wife ordered this for me, at my request for needing a new headlamp. I am one of those who does a lot of research and in the past, have paid many times this amount for my lightweight headlamps - which I love and use often for many tasks. I was hesitant to suggest a headlamp to my wife for a Birthday gift. Initially, having heard she found a great deal for only $30, I was highly suspect as to performance and quality. It's only been a month and have used it maybe 4-5 times for short chores (like putting the boat covers on in the dark, at night), cooking on the grille, installing a device in a small dark area, etc. . The light is bright, quite bright on the high setting. That said, it does not carry too far and doesn't cast too wide of a area, making it suitable for closer vision needs - camp site, dark work, etc. . . I don't know whether I would be comfortable mountain biking in darker conditions with it, as a result of the lack of carry ad broadness of the beam. So far, after probably the equivalent of 2 hours of use, the batteries still seem to be at full strength and full light emittance. I cannot say how long it will last or how durable it is. My current other headlamps range from 5 to 10 years old and both are starting to fail - bulbs and switches, hence the desire for a new one. But if this light lasts 3-5 years I would consider it a very good deal. I like it enough that I was actually considering ordering another one, due to it's very low price and usable qualities. At this price, I would highly recommend it based upon my initial usage.

I have to walk my dog in the dark a lot. This headlamp is very bright and easy to use. Petzel is a proven lamp. It uses regular AAA batteries and has many different settings but I just use regular straight light. It has three brightness settings. It lights my way and makes it easy to locate Luke's poop to pick it up. A very simple to use, lightweight, economical and dependable llight. It also makes it easy for cars to see me. Just what I needed.

Very good. I have a big head and typically have problems with ‘one size fits all’ stuff, but this has a lot of adjustment room and it’s comfortable. Seems well made. What I like most is being able to be hands free when working on my car. I still use a hanging lamp for broad area, but this thing is really good for the small spots or places where you can’t get a bigger light source.

This is my second Petzl headlamp. Very good quality. Very powerful and with several intensities according to your needs it is very useful and lets you get the most out of each charge.

Muy buen frotal da mucha luz y se regula perfectamente la intensidad

I was recommended this by a friend and it’s an excellent head lamp. Looking forward to using it on my next trip. I bought the outer case that doubles as a tent light too and it works really well.

Great price and a good brand. Came as described. Have not used yet as it was a gift. But appears okay.

fonctionne très bien, bonne marque , je recommande. Je l'utilise pour promener le chien, faire de la mécanique, et du camping, très bon rapport qualité / prix

Tolle Stirnlampe, helles Licht zu jeder Gelegenheit, Lichtauswahl. Sollte man haben. Beste Empfehlung.