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Lighting / A CLOSER LOOKBlack Petzl TIKKINA headlamp with adjustable black headbandExact Black TIKKINA listing · Current 300-lumen design

Simple camp lightLighting

One button. Enough for the little jobs.

Petzl TIKKINA Headlamp

Black · 300 lumens · Three AAA batteries included

4.2 out of 51,592 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

A wide white beam for reading, camp chores and walking around after dark, with ordinary batteries or an optional rechargeable pack.

  • 300 lmMaximum outputThree white-light levels
  • 3 AAAIncluded powerOptional CORE battery sold separately
  • IPX4Weather resistanceRain and splashes; not immersion
$19.95

Amazon US · Black · 300 lumens · Three AAA batteries included · Retailer link

THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

Buy the TIKKINA if you want simple light for camp, reading and everyday chores. One button selects three brightness levels, and the wide beam suits things near your feet or hands. Ordinary AAA batteries make replacing power straightforward; the optional CORE pack gives you a rechargeable route later.

Choose a different lamp if you need a red mode or a stronger distance beam. This is a basic proximity light. The optional battery also adds to the total cost, so compare that complete setup with a lamp that already includes rechargeable power.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

Wide light, not a narrow spotlight.

The beam is designed to light nearby work and the ground around your feet. Three white levels let you lower output for a tent or close task. There is no red-light setting.

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Editorial illustration of a walker using a headlamp to illuminate the nearby ground
Concept illustration · Nearby light, not a measured beam test.
02

AAA now. Rechargeable later if useful.

The box includes three AAA batteries. A compatible Petzl CORE battery is a separate purchase. Compare the combined cost before treating this as a rechargeable-headlamp bargain.

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Illustration of three AAA batteries beside the optional Petzl CORE rechargeable pack
3 × AAA includedCORE sold separatelyPower options illustrated · Not shown to scale.
03

Aim it at the task.

The tilting plate lets you angle the light up or down. The band is removable and washable, which is useful after sweaty walks; let it dry before storage.

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Angled side view showing the TIKKINA lamp body and tilting mounting plate
Tilting lamp plateExact listing product detail · Black

Petzl current TIKKINA specifications and instructions ↗ · Exact Black listing and included batteries ↗ · Black Diamond Spot 400-R details ↗ · Fenix HL16 details ↗ · Petzl CORE rechargeable battery details ↗

02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.2out of 5

1,592 global ratings

  • 5 star71%
  • 4 star9%
  • 3 star5%
  • 2 star4%
  • 1 star11%
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What buyers like

  • brightness27
  • ease of use16
  • functionality15

Mixed feedback

  • quality80
  • Value for money26
  • battery life25
  • adjustability17
  • build quality12

The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.

Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.

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03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO

See it in use.

See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.

Petzl SportManufacturer demonstration · 300-lumen TIKKINA family

Petzl TIKKINA - How To Use

Petzl explains its one-button lamp, headband and AAA-or-CORE battery choice. The filmed generation may differ from this listing; use the current instructions for exact operation.

Watch on YouTube ↗

Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.

Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold

The tester liked the simple controls and comfortable strap for camp and household tasks. The flood beam was less convincing for distance work, so they treated it as a basic light rather than a specialist night-adventure lamp.

CleverHiker

Hands-on earlier 300-lumen TIKKINA · 2024 review, not this newer SKU · summarized

After months with the range, the reviewer appreciated the uncomplicated TIKKINA and its choice of battery types. Their earlier model sometimes switched on inside a packed bag, a reminder to protect the button during transport.

BASE Magazine

Hands-on earlier 300-lumen TIKKINA · 2023 group review · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Different priorities.

Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.

Swipe to see every alternative →

Petzl TIKKINA Black · 300-lumen model versus Black Diamond Spot 400-R Graphite · Integrated rechargeable battery versus Fenix HL16 Black · orange strap · guide covers the lamp and storage-case bundle
Petzl TIKKINA Black · 300-lumen modelTHIS GUIDE

Petzl TIKKINA

Black · 300-lumen model
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Graphite · Integrated rechargeable batteryALTERNATIVE

Black Diamond Spot 400-R

Graphite · Integrated rechargeable battery
Fenix HL16 Black · orange strap · guide covers the lamp and storage-case bundleALTERNATIVE

Fenix HL16

Black · orange strap · guide covers the lamp and storage-case bundle
Amazon price
$54.88$79.95
$30.45
Best forHiking with dimming and a red modeReplaceable batteries with white and red modes
PowerBuilt-in 1500 mAh battery · Micro-USB3 AAA batteries included
Lighting400 lm maximum · White and red450 lm maximum · White and red
Water resistanceIP67IP66
TradeoffCannot swap in spare AAA batteriesKeep spare batteries; no onboard charging
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05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

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