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A review of the Tikka 2 XP has been posted over at the Candle Power Forums. 'The TIKKA XP ² headlamp integrates two light sources as well as a Wide Angle lens with a simple open-close feature, allowing the user to choose between a long distance focalized beam and flood beam proximity lighting. This headlamp is equipped with a white high-output LED and a red LED. The white LED delivers 60 lumens in maximum mode and lights up to 60 meters. In economic mode, it can reach a burn-time of 160 hours. The red LED provides lighting to preserve night vision or to become a blinking light for increased safety, for example in an urban environment, etc. TIKKA XP® ² can be used with lithium batteries to decrease weight or increase performance in cold weather.'

A review of the Petzl MYO RXP Headlamp has been posted over at TrailRunTimes.com 'The MYO RXP has 10 light settings to choose from in addition to SOS strobe and boost modes. The 10 light settings range from the highest Program 10 (140 lumens), to the lowest Program 1 (8 lumens). Having this range is a great feature as you are able to easily save three light settings at a time according to the lighting necessary for your activity as well as battery life required. On a recent nighttime trail run on Mt. Tam I programmed in settings 8, 5, and 2. I wound up mostly running with the RXP set on Program 2 and would jump up to 5 when needed on especially technical sections of trail.'

CheapCAMPINGNow.com have published their review of the Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp. 'The TacTikka Plus is lightweight (78 g with batteries) and comfortable to wear, which is a good thing, since you're likely to be using it over longer stretches of time. Another great feature of the LED bulbs is that they are much more impact-resistant than incandescents: you're really going to have to smack it hard against something before you lose your illumination. Plus, LEDs are extremely energy-efficient. According to the manufacturer, you'll get functional illumination up to 150 hours on the included batteries, depending on which light levels you operate at.'

The Pinoy Mountaineer have published a review of Petzl's Tikka series headlamps. 'Compact, water-resistant, durable and economical, turn on the Petzls in driving rain and the light would still be working perfectly five days later even if you had forgotten to switch them off. The Tikka XP and Tikka Plus last six days on economy mode and the Myo XP is good for at least a week, non-stop. Encased in plastic, the ultralight Tikka series models weigh between 78-95 grams, not much heavier or bigger than the collective mass and weight of the batteries themselves, while the higher-end Myo models weigh about double.'

A review of the Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp has been posted over at DavidStilwill.com. 'This is a pretty straight forward, functional headlamp with not too many bells and whistles but has most of what you need. It is very much like my old one but with the different brightness settings, adjustable beam (up & down) and push button switch. I recommend keeping the batteries separate or reversing one inside the case when not in regular use, because even with the switch being harder to turn on accidentally it is a real bummer to find out your headlamp has been on in your pack and dead when you need it. Also, try and keep it somewhere where the clear plastic cover won't get scuffed against anything while en route to help maintain maximum clarity.

A review of the Petzl TacTikka Plus headlamp has been posted over at Ryder Walker. 'Originally designed for hunting, fishing, and sailing, the red filter ensures discreet lighting when you need it most. Just alternate between white or red light simply by moving the pivoting filter over the LEDs . This lamp is super compact and lightweight so it's also easy to throw into a daypack. Be careful though, it's so small that you might lose it in an obscure coat pocket.'