New head lamp.......

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-09-2008, 01:04 AM

Wow........I just found petzl head lamps !

I just got me a petzl tikka plus and man is it the berries !

If you have not tried one of these jewels then please check one out.........you won't believe how well they work for everything including doing things around the house.

REI has some great reviews on this light.

Robbie Roberson.

**Rick** · 02-09-2008, 08:14 AM

Petzl makes sooooo many headlamps. The Tactikka Plus has some nice settings. The red filter is an eye saver for night.

Petzl products were actually designed for work rather than play. They are heavily involved in the field of working at height such as water towers, gaffers, rescue, pylons, towers, arboriculture, etc. Good quality stuff.

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-09-2008, 02:41 PM

Yes ! I love mine.

I'm going today to get a printon tec quad and compare it to the petzl tikka plus and see how they both stack up.

Robbie Roberson.

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-10-2008, 01:36 AM

Well I got the princeton tec quad and it is amazing !

The battery case works smooth as silk and I really can't tell much difference in lighting between it and the petzl.

Even though the petzl says it has 35 lumens and the PT quad has 21 lumens, they both seem very bright and I love the way they both operate.

I'll tell you, if you ever do anything at all to need bright direct light you should consider one of these head lamps........either brand seems great.

I have not had a chance to test both of them in the field but my first impressions are they would work very well.

The petzl is a little harder to install batteries in but once you get them in you should not need to replace them for many hours.

The princton is a snap to install batteries and the switch is super smooth to operate.

All in all........I really like them both so I must keep both !

Robbie Roberson.

**Rick** · 02-10-2008, 07:29 AM

Here's a thought. Try both of them out and see which one you like the best. Then, send the other to me. I'll figure out something to do with it. You sure don't need to be carrying extra gear around...you know....all that weight.

**Assassin Pilot** · 02-10-2008, 10:13 AM

I have a Petzle Tikka (regular) headlamp and I am quite satisfied with it. It gives me bright light and does all I need it to. I'm glad to know I have a good one.

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-10-2008, 04:51 PM

These are so cool......I wore mine to bed last night just in case I needed it............(just kidding)

The PT quad is probably my favorite over all because the switch works so smooth and the battery box seems easier to load and close via screw.

The Petzl just snaps closed......very solidly though.

A nice touch is a threaded nut embedded in the case of the PT quad for the screw to go into and not strip out of plastic threads.

They both are extremly comfortable to wear with the Petzl being a few ounces lighter and a bit smaller it seems over all.

I like the fact that these lights/batteries should last so much longer compared to the older models I used to carry.

Can't wait until dark.............

Robbie Roberson.

**Rick** · 02-10-2008, 07:00 PM

Man, that is either just too funny or just too weird. I'll let you choose.

Wife: "Rick, what are you doing?"
Rick (under the covers...click on...click off...click on....click off) "Bought a new headlight, dear. Just tryin' it out."

**crashdive123** · 02-10-2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Man, that is either just too funny or just too weird. I'll let you choose.

Wife: "Rick, what are you doing?"
Rick (under the covers...click on...click off...click on....click off) "Bought a new headlight, dear. Just tryin' it out."

I just had a picture of you sitting in bed (fully clothed in you PJ's) trying out your next new toy. Clap on, clap off. (Neighbors call police because the lights keep going on and off.

**pgvoutdoors** · 02-10-2008, 10:48 PM

Headlamps are most definitely the way to go. I've used Petzl, Princetec Tec, and Black Diamond (the advantages of working for an outfitter) and they all have great lamps and plenty of variety. Even if you don't want to pay top dollar, these days you can buy a decent off brand lamp pretty cheap. You would be surprised how many people still have no idea how handy they are. Fifteen years ago it was like pulling teeth to get someone to buy one. They thought they would look stupid wearing it. What looked stupid was trying to hold a flashlight and putting up a tent. Or trying to cook a meal with a flashlight tucked under their chin. But every time I guided an outing I would issue headlamps to everyone that didn't have one, they all wanted to buy one when they got back. I really come to like the combination LED/Halogen types. I have poor night vision these days and some times while hiking in the bush the LED doesn't quite throw enough light. But around the camp and in the tent the LED works perfect and saves on batteries. I put a good headlamp up there with a good camp knife.

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-11-2008, 12:06 AM

You guys are too funny !

Pgvoutdoors, thanks for the input. It's good to hear from a real long time user of these things......I've had mine a few days and I am sold.

All these years I held a mini mag AA in my mouth.......uck !

I have to say my PT quad seems to be my favorite at this point because it seems to be a little more user friendly for me........even though I like the Petzl and will use it often too.

I really am going for a walk out in the woods right now at 11 pm in Tenn.

Monsters.........are they out after 11 pm ?

Robbie

**pgvoutdoors** · 02-11-2008, 12:11 AM

You go for it!!! It's to darn cold for me to go back out. (5 degrees, 30 mph winds, -15 chill factor)

**pgvoutdoors** · 02-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Has anyone heard from Robbie sense last night?

**Beo** · 02-11-2008, 03:03 PM

And here I was thinking those were just for dorks and people who read in bed at night

**Rick** · 02-11-2008, 03:05 PM

PGV's story was actually pretty funny. My son has one but I still use my AA Maglite wrapped with duct tape. I drag it out and stick it in my mouth to see what I'm doing. He looks at me and smiles and just shakes his head.

**Assassin Pilot** · 02-11-2008, 04:16 PM

They are also handy while playing manhunt and capture the flag. Just turn it on when on defense, and off while stealing the enemy flag. Flashlights are bulky and slow you down. Not to mention they knock you off balance.

**trax** · 02-11-2008, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Assassin Pilot

They are also handy while playing manhunt and capture the flag. Just turn it on when on defense, and off while stealing the enemy flag. Flashlights are bulky and slow you down. Not to mention they knock you off balance.

This suggests that Beo's original theory may have been correct.

**Robbie Roberson** · 02-11-2008, 06:28 PM

I made it back in last night.

I had a good walk in the dark and my wife thinks I'm weird.......

Both brands are keepers but I still like the PT quad the best because the switch is a little easier to operate and the battery compartment is easier to get into.

I think the Petzl might be a brighter light, but it's hard to tell much difference when your in the woods.

It sure is a lot easier to walk at night with hands free.

I'm sold.........

Robbie Roberson.