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Petzl TIKKA 2

If you're looking for a compact, high quality, all-round outdoor head torch and don't need massive beam range, the new TIKKA 2 is near ideal

Reviewed: 9 October 2009 by Jon

What's It For? The TIKKA 2 is Petzl's total upgrade of their lightweight, workhorse headtorch, the venerable TIKKA. The original TIKKA was gradually improved over the years with brighter bulbs, but this is a complete overhaul. It's intended for all-round hill use, both for camping and cooking and for walking in ... Continue reading

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Maciek Rojek

The translucent housing allows the light to blind you on the march. that's a big inconvinience

Posted: 09/10/2009 at 19:30

Jon Doran

I've not found that to be the case, how's that happening? The reflector around the light isn't translucent, so virtually all the light is directed forward with just a small amount leaking out to the sides - which is good for safety in some situations, I'd say.

Posted: 14/10/2009 at 16:27

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	Build quality, useability, size, weight and brightness are all excellent.

	Not much. You might want more light for night navigation or climbing use.

Price: £32.50
Year: from 2009
Weight: 79g
Website: http://www.petzl.com/

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