Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E48 PBY Zipka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow
Customer Review: Must have item. Way beyond just a headlamp.
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is so small and light you can have one with you for any outdoor activity where you could get caught in the dark if things don't go perfectly.
It works on your bare head, though not as well as one with straps, but it also works over helmets and hats with instant adjustments (stays on some helmets better than others), and it fits in any pocket. Beyond that, the zipka loops brilliantly around a handlebar and over itself to make a bike headlight; you could make another into a taillight if you got one of the lens kits. It also loops around a branch and over itself for an overhead light, or around a ski pole or tent pole. It's also great for reading in a hotel room when your partner is asleep, or for rooting through a dark closet. I realize this is starting to sound like an infomercial but this thing is that useful, I have a couple and I use them regularly in all these ways (well, except the taillight). It's versatile in ways you only wish a headlamp with a strap could be.
Customer Review: My Guiding Light
Summary: 5 Stars
Actually, I ordered, and recieved the Petzl Tac Tikka Plus 4, black, model #E49P, which is basically the same except for the added red lens. Perfect little work light. The three different illumination settings, plus the red lens pull down, make this an ideal tool for any situation.Customer Review: Neat gadget...glad I didn't pay for it
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this headlamp as a birthday present and it's really quite nice for doing fine detail work where I need extra light. However, sometimes the 4 lights show up as 4 bright spots on the work if the work surface is shiny. It would be nice if the face was a diffuser instead of a clear plastic for my use. However, looking at the price, I would never have bought it for myself. It makes a great gift for someone who needs to do close up work like model building, etc.Customer Review: Nice little light
Summary: 4 Stars
I was a little hesitant to buy this because I didn't really know what I was getting from the picture. It looked large and I couldn't figure out what the thing on the back was. But for $25 (gold box deal) I thought what the heck, I needed a light for wagon walks with my family and for little jobs around the house. This thing is quite small (fits inside the palm of my closed hand, the thing on the back pulls out to strap on to your head, or arm, or stationary object. The LEDs leave spots in my eyes when I look at them, but aren't as bright as I thought they would be in the dark open air. Bright enough to take a walk or to plug in an extension cord outside, but not enough power to use in a search party (I don't do that sort of thing, but if I did) or across a meadow looking for your dog. I think it's a great little light though. Wouldn't buy again unless it was on sale because you can always find something like this for under $40 if you shop around.Customer Review: One of the most useful and versatile lights
Summary: 5 Stars
This headlamp is one of the most useful things I own for the money. I use it around the house and out. At home, it is a hands free flash light that points at whatever you are doing. The battery lasts for approx. 100+ hours depending on the setting. It is also one of the lightest headlamps. Also the headband is a thin cord and it retracts into the little pod disc which is a great design. There are lights that are brighter but they are heavier and may have more cords. The beauty of this model is it's light and the minimal design.
You can also use this when walking in the dark or doing task outdoors that require both of your hands. I do not use my regular flashlight anymore.
Another great feature is the button electronic design. If you press the button quickly in sequence, it goes from low, med, high, flashing and off. However, if you leave the light on one setting for more than a few seconds, the next time you press the button, the light turns off. That is so you do not have to go through all the options before the light turns off. What a smart design!
Petzl Zipka Plus with 4-LED Headlamp, Black and Yellow #E48PBY