Wednesday Review... Petzl Headtorches

This entry was posted on 20th January, 2016

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…


Petzl has long been synonymous with top-quality head torches, with the compact designs but often unique features appealing to carp anglers in particular.

The 100-lumen Tikka has been around for as long as I can remember and was the torch of choice for me, and just about every carp angler I know, for a very long time.

Petzl Tikka - Two lighting modes: One favouring burn time and one brightness - Phosphorescent reflector allows the lamp to be located in the dark - Compact and simple to use - Push-button for easy, quick lighting mode selection - Washable headband - Weight: 85 g - Technology: STANDARD LIGHTING - Beam pattern: wide - Energy: 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) - Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH - Certification(s): CE - Water tightness: IP X4 (weather resistant)

Buy The Petzl Tikka Headlamp



Next up is the Tikkina, which at 80 lumens is still ample for most anglers but costs not much over twenty pound if you shop around. How Petzl can produce such a quality torch at this price is beyond me, but it is indeed the case. Reliability and build quality are evident throughout and I’d definitely recommend this one for an angler on any kind of budget.

Petzl Tikkina - Two lighting modes: One favouring burn time and one brightness - Compact and simple to use: - Push-button for easy, quick lighting mode selection - Washable headband - Weight: 85g - Technology: STANDARD LIGHTING - Beam pattern: wide - Energy: 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) - Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH - Certification(s): CE - Water tightness: IP X4 (weather resistant)

Buy The Petzl Tikkina Headlamp



The Tikka+ is the latest development on the Tikka and is a little different in design. With an impressive 160 lumens and different beam settings it’s an impressive all-rounder. It’s also the first one in the four that we’ve been sent that features a red beam, perfect for when flies abound and you don’t want to spook carp when landing them.

Petzl Tikka+ - Brightness does not decrease gradually as the batteries are drained - Several lighting modes, from proximity lighting to rapid movement - Boost mode for temporary access to maximum brightness - Red light combining visual comfort and discretion - Automatically switches to reserve mode when batteries are running low - And then to red lighting when the batteries are nearly empty - Compatible with Ni-MH or lithium batteries for greater burn time - Push-button is easy to use, even with gloves - Washable headband, designed for dynamic activities (secure and absorbent) - Weight: 85 g - Technology: CONSTANT LIGHTING - Beam pattern: mixed - Energy: 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) - Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH and lithium - Certification(s): CE - Water tightness: IP X4 (weather resistant)

Buy The Petzl Tikka+ Headlamp



Finally, at the top of the tree in this compact torch style if the Tactikka+. With it’s 160 lumens, 60-yard range and triple beam setting and red-bulb option it’s an absolute winner. Expect to pay around £40 for one of these but it’ll be with every penny and stand the test of time.

Petzl Tactikka+ - Brightness does not decrease gradually as the batteries are drained - Several lighting modes, from proximity lighting to rapid movement - Boost mode for temporary access to maximum brightness - Red light combining visual comfort and stealth, red strobe light - Compatible with Ni-MH or lithium batteries for greater burn time - Push-button is easy to use, even with gloves - Washable headband, designed for dynamic activities (secure and absorbent) - Weight: 85g - Technology: CONSTANT LIGHTING - Beam pattern: mixed - Energy: 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (included) - Battery compatibility: rechargeable Ni-MH and lithium - Certification(s): CE - Water tightness: IP X4 (weather resistant)

Buy The Petzl Tactikka+ Headlamp