Black Diamond TIKKA 350 Headlamp

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Lightweight and powerful, the Tikka is a tough lamp for every adventure, from weekends car-camping in the Lakes to early-morning alpine starts.

Petzl says: 

Compact, easy-to-use headlamp with red lighting. 350 lumens

The lamp that started it all! Launched 20 years ago as Petzl’s first LED lamp, the TIKKA® headlamp casts 350 lumens of brightness. It’s a necessity when it comes to night hikes, overnight camping, simply reading in your tent, or traveling. Easy to use with a single button, it’s also compact and slides into your jacket pocket or backpack. Its phosphorescent reflector makes it easy to find in the dark and red lighting keeps you from blinding those around you. TIKKA® comes with 3 standard batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery, thanks to its HYBRID CONCEPT design.

Our Verdict

Petzl’s TIKKA 300 Lumens Headlamp is a compact 300 lumen lamp ideal for nights around the campsite and nighttime advenures. With a tough, compact body and a low weight, the Tikka is a versatile headtorch that’s an essential addition to any pack.

With a maximum burn time of 120h powered by three AAA batteries or Petzl’s innovative CORE rechargeable battery pack, the Tikka promises to keep things bright wherever the night takes you.The flood pattern is fantastically effective, making the Tikka is a lightweight light that punches well above its weight, while reflectors in the lamp itself make it easy to find when the sun sets. A vital accessory for every camping trip.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Compact and lightweight
• Homogeneous and comfortable proximity lighting:
  – Wide, uniform beam so you can comfortably see up-close or at your feet
  – Three white lighting levels: MAX BURN TIME, STANDARD (better power/burn time balance) and MAX POWER
  – Continuous red lighting to preserve night vision without blinding those around you, and strobe to signal your location, especially in emergency situations
• Easy to use:
  – Single button for quick and easy selection of brightness or light color
  – Plate allows you to easily orient the lamp in desired direction
  – Battery charge indicator shows the battery level each time lamp is turned on or off
  – Useful phosphorescent reflector for locating the lamp in the dark
  – LOCK function prevents the lamp from turning on during transit or storage
  – Detachable, washable headband that is symmetrical for easy adjustment
  – Storage pouch allows it to be transformed into a lantern
  – HYBRID CONCEPT design: TIKKA® comes with 3 AAA/LR03 batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery (not included); it automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance
  – Compatible with the HELMET ADAPT and BIKE ADAPT 2 mounts, so you can fix the lamp on a variety of helmet types or a bicycle (1)

(1) WARNING: This lamp is not certified for road use: when used in an area governed by traffic regulations, Petzl lights are not a substitute for required standardized lights.

Specifications

• Weight (including batteries):94g
• Light output: 350 lumens
• Beam pattern: Flood
• Energy: Three AAA/LR03 batteries (included) or CORE rechargeable battery (available as accessory)
• Battery compatibility: Alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable
• Certification(s): CE
• Watertightness: IPX4 (weather-resistant)

Lighting modes with 3 AAA batteries

• Max Burn Time (white light): 7 lumens / 10 metres / 110 hours
• Standard (white light): 100 lumens / 45 metres /12 hours (reserve 20h)
• Max Power (white light): 350 lumens / 70 metres / 2 hours (reserve 20h)
• Continuous (red light): 2 lumens / 5 metres / 60 hours
• Strobe (red light): visible at 700 m for 400 h

Lighting modes with CORE Rechargeable Battery (sold separately)

• Max Burn Time (white light): 7 lumens / 10 metres / 110 hours
• Standard (white light): 100 lumens / 45 metres / 7 hours (reserve 2h)
• Max Power (white light): 450 lumens / 75 metres / 2 hours (reserve 2h)
• Continuous (red light): 2 lumens / 5 metres / 60 hours
• Strobe (red light): visible at 700 m for 400 h

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