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Review: Tikka XP2 Core Petzl

Most LED headlamps have an on/off switch and maybe a couple of intensity settings. The XP2 has an entire desktop utility that lets you tweak the trade-off between beam intensity and burn time from the lamp's high- and low-output LEDs.
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Rating:

9/10

Most LED headlamps have an on/off switch and maybe a couple of intensity settings. The XP2 has an entire desktop utility that allows you to tweak the trade-off between beam intensity and burn time from the lamp's high- and low-output LEDs. Crank it up for maximum safety during a nighttime run, or drop it to preserve the battery for a long hike from base camp. The internal USB-rechargeable lithium-ion cell is backed up by a compartment for three AAAs.

WIRED Flip-up lens for focusing the beam.

TIRED Extra battery compartment adds bulk. A $20 headlamp would be plenty for most casual users.