Petzl will be unveiling their new TACTIKKA + headlamp at SHOT Show. Featuring CONSTANT LIGHTING technology which means the light’s brightness does not decrease gradually as the 3 x AAA batteries are drained. It offers a maximum brightness of 100 lumens over a distance of 45 meters. With boost mode it gives temporary access to a brightness of 125 lumens (50 meters).
In addition to red filtered light as well as bright light, the TACTIKKA + has a strobe mode as well as a mode adapted for close range vision giving a mixed beam with wide, uniform flood and a mode adapted for movement with the beam’s focused component allows user to move around comfortably.
An additional model denoted by suffix RGB offers Red, Green and Blue lighting options. The Petzl TACTIKKA + RGB offers slightly more lumens than the standard model with 110 lumens at a distance
of 45 meters. Boost mode allows temporary access to a brightness of 125 lumens (50 meters).
The battery management features for both models are pretty interesting, allowing the user to easily anticipate battery replacement. It automatically switches to reserve mode when batteries are almost drained (signaled by blinking light). Additionally, red lighting switches on when batteries are practically empty to preserve a minimal amount of lighting.
As you can see, the new Petzl TACTIKKA + (RGB) models will be offered in MultiCam, Tan and Black.
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The Tactikka XP was my go to headlamp but this may take its place.
May I suggest the Fenix HL30 instead, 4 modes up to 200 lumens and a red LED for night work. It’s not multicam, but it straight smokes all of my other headlamps, including the Tactikka XP I have.
CPF review:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?353158-Fenix-HL30-Review-(2xAA)
No interest in Fenix, just would like to pass on an outstanding performing gear recommendation
The problem is, as always, the country of origin with all the consequences. Like unpredictable quality of elastic band or rubber seal ring. Devil is in the details.
In addition, RGB lighting gives you around 20% (comparing to conventional cool white 5600K LED) better color recognition and absolutely no effect of “blue blinding” (light spots, affecting the vision after exposure to intensive blue component of light with low intensity of green) in case if pointed to someone’s (your team mate) face.
That’s why people in military, experienced outdoor enthusiasts and mountaineers spending money on Petzl.
I use the petzl for lots of reasons
-it’s dependable I think I have had mine 7 years with 100’s of hours of use on it
-the color of it doesn’t make the green tan or black color police have a shit
-I don’t need the power of the sun strapped to my face
The petzl works awesome in military tents and trucks. I used it a lot when I was in the artillery still to record ammunition to protect ourselves in case some shoots bad. For civilian purposes the brighter light of the fenix is perfectly acceptable.