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Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp

Hiking & Camping > Lights & HeadlampsRated: 5 by 1 review.

Campsaver.com

The Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp is just like the Tikka Plus Headlamp but with a retractable cord instead of a headband. Attache this to your pack, hat, bike, ear or anywhere else. You get 4 LEDs, 3 brightness settings and more battery time than the regular Zipka. Weighing in at 2.4 ounces and providing an astounding 150 hours of light on 4 bright LEDs (on low setting). The Zipka Plus has 3 brightness settings for optimal performance. As for distance...expect 32 meters on high, 23 on medium and 15 meters on the low economic setting.

Features:

  • 2.3 oz with batteries
  • Adjustable and comfortable elastic headband.
  • Light beam can be easily aimed where desired.
  • Produces diffuse, proximity lighting.
  • Water resistant for all-weather use.S AAA batteries included
  • battery life: High 100 hrs, Med. 120 hrs., Low 150 hrs.
  • distance: High 32 m, Med. 23 m, Low 15 mT LEDs produces a long-lasting and even, white light.S lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic) and strobe mode, to adapt the light to the activity and at and light duration needs.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The Petzl® Zipka® Plus is an ultra-lightweight and ultra-compact 4 LED headlamp with 3 lighting levels and strobe mode. Mounted on a retractable cord so you can attach it to your wrist.

Features:

  • Four LEDs produce flood beam lighting with a long burn time
  • Operates on three AAA batteries (included)
  • Retractable Dyneema cord allows the light to be worn on the head, around the wrist, or attached to a shoulder strap of a backpack
  • Single compartment contains LED and batteries
  • Strobe mode
  • Three lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic)
  • Water resistant for all-weather use
  • Weighs: 2.29 oz. (65g) including batteries

ProLite Gear

Zipka Plus Head Lamp w/retractable strap. The Petzl Zipka Plus is an upgraded version of the top-selling Zipka. It has 4 LED's instead of 3.

Features:

  • Battery life: 80 to 400 hours
  • Enhanced waterproof design with rubber toggle switch Retractable strap can be worn on head, wrist or attached to pack
  • Extended lip to keep headlamp glare out of your eyes
  • Four illumination settings
  • High beam range: 30 ft. (10 m.)
  • Lamp consists of four LEDs with a 100,000 hour lifetime
  • Requires 3 AAA batteries (included)
  • Temperature range: -40C to 80C
  • Weight: 2.2 oz. (64 g.)

Massey's Outfitters

Ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight: mounted on a retractable cord, it is ideal for occasional use, Lighting level can be adjusted to help conserve battery life: four LEDs produce flood beam lighting with a long burn time, three lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economic), two lighting modes (continuous and flashing), The retractable cord allows the light to be worn on the head, around the wrist or attached to a shoulder strap on a backpack, etc, ADAPT compatible,Water resistant for all-weather use: IP X4 (Water resistant),Operates on three AAA/LR03 batteries (included),Weight: 65 g including batteries, 3-year guarantee, CE.


Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Petzl Zipka Plus is a versatile light that is attached to a retractable cord and can be used on your head, the wrist, wrapped around a strap, etc.  Super compact and very lightweight, you still get 4 LED lights and 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, economy), as well as a strobe mode for emergencies. 
The cord is very durable-made with strong dyneema. 

Features:

  • Long light duration up to 150 hours.
  • Retractable cord
  • Three lighting levels
  • Water-resistant for all-weather use.

Appalachain Outdoors

The PETZL ZIPKA PLUS is the compact and ultra-lightweight 4 LED headlamp that evolved from

Adjustable Focus:No
Batteries:3 AAA Batteries, Included
Bulb Type:LED
Bulbs:4 LED
Dimensions:2.25 x 1.5 x 1.5 in.
Light Distance:MAXIMUM t0 = 17 m t30mn = 14 m t10h = 8 m OPTIMUM t0 = 13 m t30mn = 11 m t10h = 7 m ECONOMIC t0 = 9 m t30mn = 8 m t10h = 6 m
Light Duration:Maximum - 80 hours Optimum - 100 hours Economic - 120 hours
Lumens:0-99
Maximum Battery Life:150 hr
Maximum Range:32m
Strobe Mode:Yes
Water Resistant:Yes
Weight:65g including batteries
Weight W/ Batteries:2.29 oz.
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Green/WhiteGrayN/A
Black
Black
  39.9541.95
Modern, Green  41.95
Mystic 42.95 
N/A32.95  

Legend

  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Campsaver.com

Notes:

ProLite Gear offers this product at $39.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

Massey's Outfitters offers this product at $41.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

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Unbelievably handy and comfortable!

Rating:*****
Can be worn on your arm or leg if not possible to wear on your head. Versatile. Packable.
Intrepid traveler at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 06/25/2009