Petzl Tikka XP2 CORE Headlamp

Petzl Tikka XP2 CORE Headlamp Review

Petzl Tikka XP2 CORE Headlamp Feature

• Headlamp with one high-output LED, one red LED, five lighting modes with CORE battery and standard USB wall charger
• With the OS by Petzl software, the user can customize headlamp performance in a number of ways to adapt the lighting intensity or battery life to the type of activity
• CORE Lithium Ion Polymer rechargeable battery: battery life is equivalent to that of more than 900 type LR03/AAA batteries. Recharge time: 3 hours
• The CORE battery recharges up to 300 times (beyond that, its capacity is approximately 30 % lower than its initial capacity)
• Compatible with AAA/LR03 batteries (alkaline, Lithium, Ni-MH and Ni-Cd). Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant). Weight: 83 g including CORE rechargeable battery

With its Lithium Ion Polymer CORE battery, the TIKKA XP2 CORE headlamp is adapted to intensive use. This headlamp integrates two light sources as well as a Wide Angle lens with assisted open-close feature, allowing the user to choose between a long distance focused beam and flood beam proximity lighting. It is equipped with a white high-output LED and a red LED. The red LED provides back-up lighting useful for preserving night vision, or strobe lighting for increased safety. Three white lighting modes (maximum, economic and strobe). Two red lighting modes: maximum and strobe. Type of lighting (white or red) is selected by pressing for two seconds on the push-button (the last color used remains in memory for the next use). Choose between wide or focused beams with the Wide Angle lens. Signal whistle: for communication or calling for help when visibility is limited. SOS Morse code illustration on the whistle. Guarantee: 3 years (300 cycles for CORE battery). Designed for: Mountaineering, Ice Climbing, Trail Running. Also good for: Multi-pitch climbing - Aid climbing.