Unlike the more expensive Petzl lamps, the 200 lumen model does not use a rechargeable battery. Which is great news, as far as I’m concerned – one less cable to lose. Standard Ni-Cad batteries work fine in temperate climates, as do removable rechargeable cells (you should get at least 120 hours of lighting from a new set). Unlike most of the other Petzl headlamps, the Tikka does not employ constant lighting technology. This means that as the battery drains the light becomes dimmer so it will only provide the maximum 200 lumens when it is fully charged. With that said, it's still a great choice. Then there's the newer Petzl Tikka headlamp available on the market, providing 350 lumens to light even the darkest paths on your trek. Batteries It’s not the most powerful headlamp, but the Petzl Tikka should be more than adequate for all but the most extreme environments. Over the years the company has continually refined and improved this range of headlamps and every iteration is an improvement on the last. HYBRID CONCEPT design: TIKKA® comes with 3 AAA/LR03 batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery (not included); it automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance We begin with the TIKKINA, which is the lowest in price and the simplest model in terms of features. The TIKKINA has a uniform, wide beam pattern with three brightness levels which you cycle through by pressing the one and only button on the top of the lamp. That’s really it in terms of function, but let’s not forget the common features of all the lamps, and the TIKKINA has the same rugged casing, adjustability and capacity to be used with helmet and bike mounts of its more powerful counterparts.

This headlamp is compact and lightweight at only 86g. Its elastic, adjustable headband secures the lamp well, minimizing slipping and bouncing around even when running.Petzl are a market-leader in lighting, and the TIKKA is the model that launched it all as the brand’s first LED headlamp some 20 years ago. The TIKKINA is arguably the TIKKA’s slightly simpler spin-off, with the ACTIK being the most feature-heavy and powerful of the trio. All three designs had a revamp in late 2022, with updates to their appearance and functions. The TIKKA, TIKKINA and ACTIK do share some common features, but they also have some key differences, and price tags to reflect those.

If you are taking a tour for several days, please make sure that the duration of the tour corresponds to the planned time. If necessary, you should have a spare battery or a spare accumulator in your luggage. Rechargeable or Not? Ok, let’s talk about lighting. Undeniably, one of the absolute essentials for every adventurer’s outdoor arsenal is a decent headtorch. Compatible with the HELMET ADAPT and BIKE ADAPT 2 mounts, so you can fix the lamp on a variety of helmet types or a bicycle (1)(1) WARNING: This lamp is not certified for road use: when used in an area governed by traffic regulations, Petzl lights are not a substitute for required standardized lights. The Tikka comes with 3 AAA Duracell batteries, and it lasts around three hours on the max power mode, it can however also use rechargeable batteries. Like some of the other Petzl headlamps, the Tikka is compatible with the Petzl CORE battery, which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. HYBRID CONCEPT design: TIKKINA® comes with 3 AAA/LR03 batteries and is also compatible with the CORE rechargeable battery (not included); it automatically detects the energy source and adjusts lighting performance

Our Verdict

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) According to their own data, Petzl evolves their headlamps for 30 years again and again. LED technology was first used in the Tikka headlamp in 2001. The LED technology has among other things the advantage that the headlamps shine longer. Petzl’s product range includes the already mentioned models Tikka, Tikkina and Actik. The weakest mode consumes less energy than the brightest. The manufacturer’s specifications are usually ambiguous in this respect, so the consumer does not know which mode the runtime specifications apply to.