Thought we could use an ongoing thread to discuss all of Petzl's new 2017 headlamp models. Looks like they have made quite a few changes to the lineup, some big, some small. They've also added a "CORE" rechargeable battery option that fits all of the lights below except the e+LITE.
Personally, I picked up a new Tikkina model and so far I'm pretty impressed, especially considering the $19 and change MSRP. It's smaller and lighter than the older model, and while I have no idea what LED they are using, the beam is nice and floody, with a good tint. Supposedly you can run alkaline / NiMH / lithiums in these new lights (using Eneloops here). Looking forward to trying out the new e+LITE, which should make a good addition to a couple of survival kits.
*Unregulated headlamps:
e+LITE - still takes coin cells, cloth strap and plastic storage case returns, upgraded to 50 lumens max.
Tikkina - upgraded to 3 modes / 150 lumens max.
Tikka - GITD marker, whistle, red output, reflective markings, 200 lumens max.
Tactikka - similar to Tikka, but subdued strap markings and no GITD. Whistle, red output, 200 lumens max.
Zipka - same as Tikka features, but non-adjustable (doesn't tilt).
*Regulated headlamps with their "Constant Lighting" technology:
Actik - 5 / 100 / 300 lumens max, along with red output, reflective strap, whistle.
Actik CORE - same as Actik, but comes with new CORE rechargeable battery.
Tactikka+ RGB - 250 lumens max, RGB secondary LEDs, subdued strap markings, no whistle.
Tactikka+ - 250 lumens max, but only a Red secondary LED, subdued strap markings, no whistle.
The new headlamps have made it to Petzl's main page:
https://www.petzl.com/NL/en/Sport/Lighting
Link to new e+LITE specs:
https://www.petzl.com/US/EN/Professional/Ultra-compact-headlamps/ePLUSLITE#.WIEPe7Fh1uU
Here's a gratuitous shot of the new Tikkina:
Personally, I picked up a new Tikkina model and so far I'm pretty impressed, especially considering the $19 and change MSRP. It's smaller and lighter than the older model, and while I have no idea what LED they are using, the beam is nice and floody, with a good tint. Supposedly you can run alkaline / NiMH / lithiums in these new lights (using Eneloops here). Looking forward to trying out the new e+LITE, which should make a good addition to a couple of survival kits.
*Unregulated headlamps:
e+LITE - still takes coin cells, cloth strap and plastic storage case returns, upgraded to 50 lumens max.
Tikkina - upgraded to 3 modes / 150 lumens max.
Tikka - GITD marker, whistle, red output, reflective markings, 200 lumens max.
Tactikka - similar to Tikka, but subdued strap markings and no GITD. Whistle, red output, 200 lumens max.
Zipka - same as Tikka features, but non-adjustable (doesn't tilt).
*Regulated headlamps with their "Constant Lighting" technology:
Actik - 5 / 100 / 300 lumens max, along with red output, reflective strap, whistle.
Actik CORE - same as Actik, but comes with new CORE rechargeable battery.
Tactikka+ RGB - 250 lumens max, RGB secondary LEDs, subdued strap markings, no whistle.
Tactikka+ - 250 lumens max, but only a Red secondary LED, subdued strap markings, no whistle.
The new headlamps have made it to Petzl's main page:
https://www.petzl.com/NL/en/Sport/Lighting
Link to new e+LITE specs:
https://www.petzl.com/US/EN/Professional/Ultra-compact-headlamps/ePLUSLITE#.WIEPe7Fh1uU
Here's a gratuitous shot of the new Tikkina:
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