Petzl E093HA01 Tactikka Headlamp, 4.5 W, Camouflage, Single

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The PETZL TACTIKKA+RGB is the hunter/angler headlamp and it has become an integral piece of equipment for my outdoor pursuits.

Designed for activities where stealth is key, the TACTIKKA + headlamp offers 350-lumen brightness and a mixed beam, for comfortable proximity lighting and rapid movement. It also has red lighting to preserve night vision and ensure stealth. TACTIKKA + comes with 3 standard batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery, thanks to its HYBRID CONCEPT design. Compact and powerful headlamp with white or red lighting to preserve night vision and stealth. 350 lumensHYBRID CONCEPT design: TACTIKKA + comes with three standard batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery For what it's worth, I really rate the MYO range from petzl for general mountaineering and have the old TIKKA RXP (superceded by the reactik range) that I use for running and increasingly as my primary torch. Both would be good replacements for your tikka, though the reactiks are lithium ion batteries (optional crossover kit for AAA, or spare Li-ion batteries available). Personally, I've never had a problem with using them for weekend missions, or longer trips where I'm not expecting to use them for long durations each day. The PetzlTacTikkaPlus RGB(Red, Green Blue LED) has a massive light output range from just 5 lumens to a whopping 160 on maximum power. This versatile tactical headtorch is designed with stealth in mind and is perfect for tactical and military applications and also fishing, hunting and nature watching.

Why the TACTIKKA+RGB? Well, it’s lightweight (less than three ounces), it’s weather-resistant, and it comes with the rechargeable CORE system so I can save some coin on batteries, though, I can pop in three AAAs if I’m far from an outlet. It’s plenty bright with three levels of illumination for white light maxing out at 350 lumens, which is more than I ever needed for my travels in the dark for hunting season. I don’t think I ever moved beyond the dimmest setting. In a pinch, I also used that dimmest white light setting as I would a lantern by suspending it from a rope overhead. It worked brilliantly. Continuous red lighting to preserve night vision without blinding those around you, and strobe to signal your location, especially in emergency situations

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Three white lighting levels: MAX BURN TIME, STANDARD (better power/burn time balance) and MAX POWER WARNING: This lamp is not certified for road use: when used in areas subject to traffic regulations, Petzl lights are no substitute for required standardized lights. Compatible with the HELMET ADAPT and BIKE ADAPT 2 mounts, so you can attach the lamp to a variety of helmet types or a bicycle (1) If you get caught out in a shower, the Tactikka is rated IPX4, therefore it'll resist light to medium showers of rain before anything begins to pass through. It's water and weather resistant, basically. Red, green and blue lighting for close range vision while remaining discreet and preserving night vision

Tactikka is also a hybrid; it can be operated with the standard batteries included or by Petzl's own Core rechargeable battery. Automatically switches to reserve mode when batteries are almost drained (signaled by blinking light) This torch featuresPetzl'sStandard Lighting Technology. This basically means the batteries directly power the light source with the maximum light output when the batteries are fresh and then power slowly decreases over the lifetime of the batteries. There are three lighting modes, proximity, movement and distance that are easily interchangeable - just press the single button in the middle of the headlamp to change the brightness of the beam. Reduced environmental impact: the entire lifespan of a CORE rechargeable battery is equivalent to that of 900 standard batteries

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HYBRID CONCEPT design: TIKKA® CORE comes with the CORE rechargeable battery and also works with three AAA/LR03 batteries (not included); it automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance The Tac versions might also get a red filter/light for better night time work for map reading etc.. But the main reason the TACTIKKA+RGB accompanied me on hunts and will ride my head on predawn hikes to the creek this summer is the RGB. The letters stand for red, green, and blue lights. Each colored beam is a tool. All three save my night vision, but red and green also provide a stealthy approach to treestands, blinds, and creek banks while the blue light makes map lines and writing easier to read in the dark when I’m not sure about where I am. There’s also a strobe option for when I absolutely don’t where I am. ThePetzlTactikkahead torch has had a bit of a revamp! It’s now brighter than the previous model and weighs 4g less! It has been designed withstealth in mind; it is perfect for tactical activities, fishing, hunting and nature watching. This versatile and reliable headlampoffers a selection of beams to choose from all with their own intended use. The simple and uncomplicated design makes it very easy to operate.

Unfortunately it just takes time to read up on the different brands and models and decide what features you like best and hence the model. The TACTIKKA+RGB has a 160 hour burn time for lowest-level (6 lumens) white light, 60 hours for the colored lights, and 2 hours for maximum brightness. And the strobe is visible at 700 meters for 400 hours. Surely they could find me before the batteries konk out.

Okay, two complaints. I’ve not had a problem yet, but I wish it was truly waterproof instead of just water-resistant. Final Word Our options for strategic lighting ranged from cheap “C” cell flashlights that always seemed to get water inside, guaranteeing their death by corrosion, or those six-volt “lanterns” that were about as big as a coffee can and came in all of the primary colors. It seems like I got a red one for several of my birthdays.