Headlamps are awesome. When you have a task that needs to be hands free, they are the perfect tool for working in the dark, around the yard, camp etc. I find myself using them more and more. I have more than a couple of different kinds of headlamps, mostly low end utility type All very handy, simple, long lasting and good enough for non-discerning needs. Rayovac Indestructible DIYHL3AAA-BC for most of the family to a simple Dorcy 41-2099 for my young-ling to my older Garrity KH021G for me.
I tried out the Petzl Tikkina yesterday, I have to say I was more than pleasantly surprised at its output, but more at its well designed controlled floody beam pattern. The single LED wasn't neutral white, but it was cool white either, but it evenly lit up the yard at 20L and a lot more at 80L. It was like a close range wall of light and I quite like it. Inside, 20L was more than enough to light an entire room to my levels of enjoyment. The positive feedback switch feels quite robust and of good quality. The case construction is simple and well put together. It has an IPX4 rating. The Petzl Tikkina is a non-regulated LED, so it gradually dims over time, but the run times are very long which first drew my attention. When you have a well designed beam pattern 20L is well enough to do anything in a 20m+ radius.
Brightness Distance Burn time
20 lm 20 m 180 h
80 lm 35 m 120 h
After comparing the Garrity and all my other headlamps with the Tikkina, well needless to say my old Garrity will now be loaned out as needed. :candle:
For $20 CAD if you are looking for a step up from the utility base model headlamps but still want to keep costs reasonable the Petzl Tikkina is a really good option. :thumbsup:
I tried out the Petzl Tikkina yesterday, I have to say I was more than pleasantly surprised at its output, but more at its well designed controlled floody beam pattern. The single LED wasn't neutral white, but it was cool white either, but it evenly lit up the yard at 20L and a lot more at 80L. It was like a close range wall of light and I quite like it. Inside, 20L was more than enough to light an entire room to my levels of enjoyment. The positive feedback switch feels quite robust and of good quality. The case construction is simple and well put together. It has an IPX4 rating. The Petzl Tikkina is a non-regulated LED, so it gradually dims over time, but the run times are very long which first drew my attention. When you have a well designed beam pattern 20L is well enough to do anything in a 20m+ radius.
Brightness Distance Burn time
20 lm 20 m 180 h
80 lm 35 m 120 h
After comparing the Garrity and all my other headlamps with the Tikkina, well needless to say my old Garrity will now be loaned out as needed. :candle:
For $20 CAD if you are looking for a step up from the utility base model headlamps but still want to keep costs reasonable the Petzl Tikkina is a really good option. :thumbsup: