Petzl - Tikka Core Blue

Pros:Multiple brightness settingsRight light optionCan use either the rechargeable battery (which is included) or 3 AAA batteries.Comes with a storage pouchCons:Single button for all functions including on/offHoly cow, this thing is bright at its highest setting. The tilting mechanism is different from the Black Diamond that I'm used to, but I think I like it better.I really like that it comes with the rechargeable battery pack. The dual power option is great when you're out for a long trip without the ability to recharge, you can just throw some AAAs in and keep going.I'm withholding one star because of the single button for all operations. The button is pretty big and could have easily been made into a power button and a function button. This ... MorePros:Multiple brightness settingsRight light optionCan use either the rechargeable battery (which is included) or 3 AAA batteries.Comes with a storage pouchCons:Single button for all functions including on/offHoly cow, this thing is bright at its highest setting. The tilting mechanism is different from the Black Diamond that I'm used to, but I think I like it better.I really like that it comes with the rechargeable battery pack. The dual power option is great when you're out for a long trip without the ability to recharge, you can just throw some AAAs in and keep going.I'm withholding one star because of the single button for all operations. The button is pretty big and could have easily been made into a power button and a function button. This would simplify operations. But that is literally my only complaint about this headlamp.

Pros: The light is super bright, and I love the red setting, so no issues there.I also love how this comes with the "core" battery and can also take AAA batteries. It doesn't take very long to figure out the UI for operating the light functions.Cons: As others have pointed out, the little piece of plastic on one of the strap buckles is a pretty major design flaw (In my opinion). It can easily come loose and you may lose the ability to tighten the strap. In the back country, I do not want to have to worry about this when my lamp is getting jostled around in my pack. Battery box feels a little flimsy to me, and the "hinge" is a small piece of rubber. Adjusting the light angle wasn't very easy. With a few improvements, this could be a great little light, but I just ... MorePros: The light is super bright, and I love the red setting, so no issues there.I also love how this comes with the "core" battery and can also take AAA batteries. It doesn't take very long to figure out the UI for operating the light functions.Cons: As others have pointed out, the little piece of plastic on one of the strap buckles is a pretty major design flaw (In my opinion). It can easily come loose and you may lose the ability to tighten the strap. In the back country, I do not want to have to worry about this when my lamp is getting jostled around in my pack. Battery box feels a little flimsy to me, and the "hinge" is a small piece of rubber. Adjusting the light angle wasn't very easy. With a few improvements, this could be a great little light, but I just wouldn't personally rely on this for my back country camping trips.

This is an excellent headlamp with powerful adjustable beam, a red option, flashing and a long battery life.I first used this on a night paddle board fishing trip and the light was just what I needed. The low level setting was great for tooling around and seeing what I had on my board (see picture) and the high beam was amazing, allowing me to see the bobber well off in the distance and really lit up the signage (see picture).I also left it on high power after the paddle board trip of about 40 minutes of use to see how long the battery would last. After 2 hours and 13 minutes the light flashed a few times, which it then did again about 10 minutes later before automatically going to a lower power mode. It stayed in that mode for 8 hours and 58 minutes before the ... MoreThis is an excellent headlamp with powerful adjustable beam, a red option, flashing and a long battery life.I first used this on a night paddle board fishing trip and the light was just what I needed. The low level setting was great for tooling around and seeing what I had on my board (see picture) and the high beam was amazing, allowing me to see the bobber well off in the distance and really lit up the signage (see picture).I also left it on high power after the paddle board trip of about 40 minutes of use to see how long the battery would last. After 2 hours and 13 minutes the light flashed a few times, which it then did again about 10 minutes later before automatically going to a lower power mode. It stayed in that mode for 8 hours and 58 minutes before the battery wore down and it shut off. Pretty impressive and now I know I cold use this on a multi-day trip and not necessarily need to recharge it. But I always bring along a battery brick. It was great around the house and hiking as well.Speaking of charging, opening the case is a bit difficult and even after multiple times I found it tough. It's a very tight fit which is probably good. The battery charges in a reasonable amount of time. Also the way it flips around is a bit weird and I only got it correct when using it a few days later and realizing that it was slightly out of kilter. Had to play with that a bit as well, as the pin came completely out of the groove on one side a couple of times. Once I figured this out it stayed where I set it vertically as it clicks through vertical adjustments. These are really only minor annoyances in what is a great light but that is why I did not state it was "Very easy to use".Also, I really like the dual pull strap design (see picture) much easier to tighten or loosen around my head, than the typical single adjustment point and I never worried about it slipping.Overall a great headlamp and will be my go to on trips.