Petzl Tikka XP Led Headlamp

Pros: Light, bright, durable, functional, long-battery life.

Cons: Expensive

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this product because it is worth the money and it will serve its purpose with no hassle or issues.

Review: The Petzl Tikka XP- This review is for the Petzl Tikka XP head lamp which I bought a few months ago and have found it to an extremely useful piece of equipment. Using a head lamp can be one of the most useful, safe, and convenient things you can do ...

Pros: Light weight, compact, sturdy, long battery life, very good light output

Cons: More expensive than most LED headlamps,

The Bottom Line: Excellent for all but the most extreme use.

Review: LED (Light Emitting Diode) headlamps have always been known for light weight, compactness, long battery life... and weak light output. They were great for rummaging through your pack in the dark, finding the bathroom in a dark campground, and (with a ...

Pros: Light weight design, long battery life, easy to use controls, high output LED

Cons: There is a wide variety of $20-$30 units, so $45 may seem high

The Bottom Line: A great multipurpose headlamp that won't break the bank to own. Cool enough for the younger set. Powerful enough for the seasoned camper.

Review: The editors of Backpacker Magazine selected the Tikka XP for an Editors Choice award in March 2006 and it has lived up to that standard in my opinion. I have owned multiple headlamps through the years and this has emerged as one of my favorites. Aside ...

Pros: Light weight, selection of brightness and beam width. Ability to use rechargeable batteries.

Cons: AAA batts are not as cost-efficient as AA batts.

Review: I am a nut for flashlights, and work nights and camp a lot. As a result, I have collected a whole bucket of headlamps. This is the one I use the most. I particularly like the ability to spread the beam wider with the Fresnel lens for reading in the tent ...