Whether traveling through a cave, cooking or fixing a flat tire at night, or anything else you can think of when you need both hands free while in the dark, a headlamp is an essential tool. Below is a list of some of the best headlamps available.
PETZL Tikka Headlamp LED: The smallest and lightest headlamp available. Winner of Backpackers Magazine 'Editor's Choice Award' for 2001. More...
PETZL Duo Headlamp: The perfect lamp for wet weather sports and rescue situations.
One look at the Petzl Duo and you will know that this is the new generation of headlamps. The ergonomically designed case holds two operating bulbs (standard and halogen) and is water resistant--perfect for kayaking, caving, canyoning, and any wet-weather sport. The Duo is also excellent in rescue situations and emergencies. More...
PETZL Zoom Headlamp: Why is it the top-selling headlamp in the world? It's the most balanced headlamp in the world!
The Petzl Zoom Headlamp is one of the top selling headlamps in the world. One of the biggest reasons is the design: The weight in front of the lamp is in perfect balance with the weight of the battery at back of your head. This allows for complete hands free use (with other less than ideally-balanced headlamps, you'll always have to pause and make minor adjustments) while you're hiking, camping, climbing or spelunking. A zoom bezel allows you to adjust the width of the light to best suit your needs. More...
The Petzl MegaBelt lamp is a tough, practical, rainproof lamp. The focusing zoom lens can be tilted upward or adjusted straight down for map reading, writing, gear repairs, etc. The battery clips to belt, stows in pack or comfortably stuffs in your jacket pocket. Especially sturdy, the MegaBelt is a popular light source for professionals. More...
PETZL Zipka: You want lighter than the Tikka? There's no Petzl smaller than this.
The Zipka is essentially the same triple-LED light as the popular Petzl Tikka, but it features a roll-up strap instead of a headband, which gives you the versatility of attaching it to other places besides your head (like your wrist, ankle or pack). The strap design shaves six grams off the weight of the Zipka, so most of the 64 remaining grams consist of the three AAA batteries. This is a great light for day hikers, backpackers, campers and fly fishing folk who can't tie their tippets by the light of the moon. More...
