| Petzl ZIPKA PLUS² Headlamp |
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Ultra-compact headlamp with retractable cord, 1 high-output LED, 1 red LED and five lighting modes (three continuous and two blinking).
The ultra-compact ZIPKA PLUS² headlamp is equipped with the ZIP retractable cord system. This feature allows the headlamp to be worn on the head or wrist, or attached to any other support, like a tent pole, a bicycle seat post, etc.
This headlamp integrates two light sources for versatility: one white, high-output LED and one red LED. The white LED delivers 70 lumens in maximum mode and lights up to 40 metres. In economic mode, it can reach a burn-time of 185hrs.
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. The ZIPKA PLUS² can be used with lithium batteries to decrease weight or increase performance in cold weather.
Our Verdict
Very much a workhorse of the Petzl range - good for most situations with a strong light and long battery life. As well as being lighter the Zip format gives more positional flexibility.
Features
- Compact, light and comfortable:
- 25 % more compact than the TIKKA PLUS² headlamp
- single compartment contains LEDs and batteries
- ZIP retractable cord is adjustable
- Versatile and powerful:
- Three white lighting modes (maximum, economic and flashing mode)
- Two red lighting modes: continuous and blinking- type of lighting (white or red) is selected by pressing for two seconds on the push-button (the last mode used remains in the memory until the next use)
- One high-output white LED:
- 70 lumens (maximum level)
- shines up to 40 meters (maximum level)
- 185 h light duration at economic level
- specific Petzl lens optimizes the reach of the beam and maximizes versatility
- Easy to use:
- electronic push-button switch- battery pack is easy to open
- ADAPT system is quick to mount
- Reliable:
- push-button switch limits inadvertently turning on the lamp during storage
- ZIP retractable cord is made of Dyneema for excellent durability- battery charge indicator light (comes on when the headlamp illuminates for less than 5 m and there is only 50 % burn-time remaining for proximity lighting)
- Compatible with lithium batteries:
- lighter than alkaline batteries
- better performance at lower temperatures
Specification
- Weight: 71g including batteries
- Battery Life: 70hrs on maximum setting, 185hrs on economic
- Distance: 40m on maximum setting, 16m on economic
- Operates on three AAA/LR03 batteries (included)
- Lithium battery compatible - the use of Lithium batteries are lighter than conventional alkaline batteries (this can be 6-7g per battery, saving 18-20g), they give a high output for a greater proportion of their life which is therefore correspondingly shorter.
- Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant)
- 3-year guarantee
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