Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black
Customer Review: Amazing light
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this light about 4 months ago because I had some work to do in my ceiling. I must say it has outperformed my expectations, it is very sturdy, the strap is comfortable, it is light (weight) and the lights are super bright. It gives me more than enough light to do what I have to do in the ceiling, even when the light setting is the lowest, but when I amp up I can see clearly far in the distance. When I bought it I also had fishing in mind, but unfortunately I have not gotten out to fish since I've had it. I cannot comment on whether the red flap helps etc. with the fish. But overall I'd say I am very pleased with my purchase an I would recommend this product highly.Customer Review: Awesome light.
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this flashlight every day. I have a lot of watering to do with the hose around my yard, and it lasts past dark most of the time. This light is great, I have both hands for the hose, and it lights up really well. Plus, it is always shining where you are looking. I also use this camping, for a lot of the same reasons I described. I would imagine it would be perfect for reading, as well as just about anything in the dark. It is really a lot better than a handheld flashlight.Customer Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
My fiancee and I each bought one of these super headlamps and just love them. Not only do we use them for camping and backpacking, but we also use them for bicycling in the evening. The red filter is a must have because you won't blind your camp mates with the LED (which are crazy bright even on the lowest setting). Yes this lamp is a bit more pricey that the others I think that it is worth every penny.Customer Review: Bright and Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had one like this since 2008 and it was still going strong! But I lost it and that is the only reason I had to buy a new one. I can definitely say Petzl still lives up to the reviews! Bright lights, different modes, and long lasting battery. This is the headlamp you should buy if you need one!Customer Review: Even Better Than Before
Summary: 5 Stars
A few years ago I thought to get one of these for hikes, night photography, and simply having a lightweight flashlight in my camera bag or for when the power goes out. I read up on them, found Petzl to be the best, and yet the complaints were that the Petzl model at the time had only one brightness setting, didn't tilt, wasn't water resistant, and had no red filter. A year later Petzl came out with this model, and everything had been fixed to perfection.
Needless to say, I got one and loved it. For those new to LED headlamps, what's great about them is they leave your hands free and you never have to think about aiming the light. If the power's out, and you're tying your shoes and then looking under a cupboard and carrying out blankets, the light is always right where you need it.
Also, for walking at night, a flashlight will light up just a pizza-size spot in the middle of the road, but this headlamp casts a wide swath of light completely across a small road, so you don't have to scan for fallen limbs or porcupines - everything is lit up evenly and it's much easier finding your way about.
The only downside to having the lamp right over your eyes is when it's foggy or snowing, since it lights up everything right in front of your face. But simply take it in hand, as a very light flashlight, or attach it to your belt, and all is well again. In fact, it works so that you can press the button in for when you want to check something, and then let it go and it'll go off. Much better than clicking through the four brightness settings time and again.
So I loved using this headlamp, and then I accidentally dropped it in salt water when kayaking. Not recommended. The directions actually say you can wash it out with fresh water and dry it, but I didn't get to it for a couple of days, and it had of course corroded.
Well, I had to order a new one, and what do you know - it came with a little sticker on it that says, "New LED Technology, +80%." What was this about?
I dug out the specs, and sure enough, they boosted the reach from 17m (at Maximum brightness) to 32m. And not only that, but they extended the battery life at Maximum from 80 to 100 hrs. In short, the Maximum setting on my old one is now the Economical setting and lasts twice as long. You can really see the difference - the Maximum setting lights up a yard and the red filter is now bright enough to hike by, when before it was best for reading or up-close work.
Way to go, Petzl.