[pct-l] re:headlamp

[sabina_saib at yahoo.com (Sabina Saib)]

I had a problem with the Petzl zipka.  Luckily it was
after my trip this summer.  I went to show my husband
how it was so bright and so light.  Unfortunately when
I pulled on the piece to open the thin strap, the
whole lamp fell apart.  I put all the pieces in a
baggie and today returned them to REI.  I was planning
to get a replacement such as the Petzl Tikka which has
a thick strap, but fell for the Black Diamond version
which also has a thick strap and is on sale at their
fall sale.  My recommendation is to stay away from the
very thin strap versions of these lamps even at the
penalty of a little more weight.
Sabina

--- Marion Davison <mardav@charter.net> wrote:

> I vote for the Petzl Tikka headlamp.  I 've used one
> for several years 
> on trail and on car camp trips as I spend inordinate
> amounts of time 
> reading after dark.  A very durable product, long
> life, no annoying 
> flicker, easy on the eyes.
> The Petzl zipka is a similar lamp but lighter
> because it has a thin 
> elastic strap rather than a thick elastic headband,
> if lightness is a 
> big deal for you.
> I went through several cheap crummy headlights in a
> year and I'm glad I 
> finally put the money down for a real serviceable
> lamp.
> llamalady
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