petzl pikka reserve power troubleshooting

It is possible to tilt the Tikka 2 a fairly comfortable range: low enough to watch your feet or read something close up and high enough for navigating in the dark.

It is easy to activate one-handed while on your head (you must pinch the headlamp between your thumb and forefinger) and I have not had issues with accidental activation.

The switch is covered in fairly thick rubber and has a very robust clicking action indicative of a reliable electronic clicky. It is comfortable to wear for long periods of time, with an easy to adjust elastic strap and a curved plastic plate that sits on your forehead. Unfortunately, the translucent body of the headlamp may be visible to the wearer, but can be mitigated by wearing the headlamp a little higher on your forehead. This is an excellent feature and especially convenient if you hike in packs. I noticed that unlike almost all headlamps I've owned in the past, nobody complained about getting glare in their eyes while I was talking to them. The lens is shielded from damage by a ridge molded into the body of the headlamp. The exterior is high quality plastic and aesthetically pleasing. The Tikka 2 is built on the same chassis as Petzl's other consumer-grade headlamps. The Petzl Tikka 2 has quickly become my favorite headlamp for around-the-house use while I've been testing it and I have even been charmed into slipping it into my pocket from time to time when going out.

I'd also like to note that Petzl has enjoyed an excellent reputation for reliability in their products based on my research online, which contributed to my reasoning for this purchase. What did sell me on this headlamp was the extremely long battery life (mfr claimed 120 hours), the low weight (81g) and the excellent build quality. Let me start off by saying I've never had a Petzl headlamp before and had fairly low expectations based on my brief experience with one in-store. I had some money from my REI dividend so I settled on picking up an inexpensive headlamp from Petzl, the $30 Petzl Tikka 2. Since the weather is getting nice and I have several backpacking and camping trips planned soon I started thinking about ways to lighten my pack load and also satisfy the gear itch.

Petzl pikka reserve power troubleshooting