PETZL, ZIPKA Compact Headlamp with 300 Lumens and Retractable Cord for Hiking and Camping

The pros are This portable, bright device does not have straps to contend If you need a focused light(no hands needed! You can throw the thing on your head by pulling the "zip" cord! The only small con is Reading glasses may be necessary if you're over the age of 40. You may need to adjust your direction of vision slightly so that the focus point of the light is above where you can clearly see. Taking a non-violent approach is the goal An adjustable seat. This should be helpful, I hope!.

Rosalyn Dyer

| Apr 20, 2021

I was pleased with the brightness of this Zipka 300 lumen. Each newer version of the Petzl Zipka I have had for circa 19 years is a little better than the previous one. It was clever and comfy to put the headlamp in the "headband" and it is very compact and easy to remove. Just make sure you do not allow it to "snap back" after it has been removed. Since I've been using it, I've always retracted it gently and have never had any issues with it. As opposed to a bright white light, the red LED is best for using at night in a hotel, tent, cabin, etc. If your kids or spousal unit are sleeping, you don't disturb them, or if you don't want to reduce your night vision when you're stargazing, you shouldn't use it. A nice feature of this light is that it emits three levels of white light with an even spread throughout. In fact, it gets only 4 stars instead of 5, and the reason is to do with two 1) It would be nice if it had a lockout so you could prevent accidentally turning it on while in a pocket, backpack, or pouch. Having owned Zipkas I have never experienced this problem however, push button activated headlamps have managed this issue so, this is just a matter of time.
2) It would be nice if you could orient the beam a bit up or down. Currently, we can accomplish this by moving the light slightly upward or downward in the curve of our foreheads. This means that minimizing the need to do it is minimized since it has a wide beam. I've had over ten different kinds and brands of headlamps in the last four decades, so these no-nonsense flaws are not enough to discourage me from continuing to use it as my favorite headlamp. In the event that I were to lose or break this one, I would purchase another one of the same kind immediately.

Iyla Aguilar

| May 11, 2021

I have been using my old Zipka for more than 20 years, and it was the first model to be created. In these many years, the compass has been used on many backpacking trips from the sand and heat of New Mexico's Gila Wilderness to the wet, cold, and sometimes even icy climate of North Carolina's Shining Rock Wilderness with no problems. There isn't one, not one! The fact that I am in my middle 70's, have been camping my entire life, and first used a candle lantern for light around camp at night should be of benefit to you. Despite my inexperience with camping, I am not a novice. There has been a significant improvement in the Zipka since it was first introduced. This new model is incredibly bright, and that is what caught my attention initially. Despite the fact that terrain is demanding, a mountain bike rider could go 25 miles per hour in the dark. The beam reaches way out in front of you when it is brightest, and it is very wide as well. For it to be truly believed, you have to experience plastic body of the lamp is very sturdy, and it is much easier to change the batteries than the original design. It was like the red night of the century. It will definitely come in handy to have a vision setting. An improvement of another order of magnitude. In addition to how compact and light this headlamp is, there is not a lot that's changed. Despite the fact that I use mine all the time around the house, it is still by far my favorite A very reasonable price is also associated with the Petzl Zipka, which is a high-quality product. I have always found that quality will last a lifetime long after price is forgotten even if you can buy headlamps for less. It is better to buy gear that will last than to buy something that will not.

Ivanna Walter

| Apr 03, 2021

It's a happiness multiplier. This is perfect. These Zion's can't be found anywhere, you must go to a retailer that is serious about It's available from Amazon as well. My zipka has been with me since the day it was invented. This is a bed for cob leds. There's just one problem You don't need to adjust a strap or fuss with it. Have you ever thought of a spectrum So if a spool of line shoots out of two holes either side of a smooth, thin puck, the lamp won't stay put on the That'll be the case. is the minimal headlamp, which is tucked behind the little pucks of light behind. As if a tape measure were being used, the line clamps down and tensions a spring. You can zip it up by taking it off! puck is pulled back into the arena by the rewinding line. There are three "pucks" on each sheet each one is about the size of a teaspoon and bent like a piece of hard candy that has I'll be on for a while. I love the In your case- Basically, it is absent from the head. It wouldn't do me any good if we let just that little spoiled Put a puck behind your shill and a pillow in front of you? Slide the jellybean flat across your head or maybe your temple while you keep the lamp from moving. I like that! I can't imagine how minimal it could be. It is lightweight. There are 3 levels of brightness/battery power. The model date to about 25 years ago and is well-loved. (Have first, before my marriage. In the old days, I could take off for two weeks or go on such adventures when I wanted to. Sometime they break, and I have to get a new one. Please act immediately. How's the break? Yes, I agree. I think that whether it be my dog or I, at some point, we are going to chomp on it or mess up and smash I read 1,400 books to my kids (the library knows) each night, and the overall sum is $70. I was snugged up with that little thing that gave me just the right amount of light. I have fond memories of that day. It made bedtime so wonderful all the time. Not camping any more, but it made bedtime so satisfying I am so glad that my kids are reading three books each night! A special gift. The latest has a 1 in it Using a Micro USB cable to charge the battery. Leaving the battery in is fine! Use three AAA batteries instead. I am pretty certain that there is no other product I really "love" A lot of cool stuff, but nothing that is so cool AND universally useful and serves such sublime functions as electronic off-road equipment A book about trail camping and cozying up A kid with a book jammed into their head A onesie was put on each toddler as they were bathed. My girlfriend and I have a serious affection for this light, despite our dislike of knives most of the time. Petzl, you did an excellent job. (The whole brand really is awesome. Brad. )
. I am a gear designer and a gear maker. It is so cute when crybaby cries.

Lilyana Small

| Mar 08, 2021