Advantages: Light weight, high performance, robust Disadvantages: Difficult to open battery compartment
...I have found the Tikka Plus indispensable. It is extremely robust and has stood up to many hours of service, been squashed into rucksacks, trodden on, dropped and still functions as good as new. It has endured conditions from extreme humidity and heat, to dust and torrential rain without faltering, the plastic cracking or the strap fraying. I have found it to be remarkably light, effortless to carry and comfortable to wear. As the torch is water resistant it is easy to sponge down the plastic and rinse the strap without causing any damage. When, and if, my headlamp reaches the end of its natural life, I will be sure to replace it with another from Petzl.
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The Petzl Tikka Plus retails at £30 at the Coltswold Outdoor Company, or for a little less at online stores.
It comes with a 3 year guarantee....
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Advantages: light, durable, simple design Disadvantages: small bearings, no movable side plate
...This popular mid-sized auto-lock pulley has become quite popular umong wall climbers, soloists and rescue teams for good reasons, however be aware that its use is often limited.
There are two sides to the simplicity that this device offers.
Its basic construction (no moving side plate, small wheel etc) makes it perfect for recreational use- going soloing at the local crag, putting up a slackline or stocking a rescue kit.
However it goes without saying that when most of us are looking for a device of this kind- weight just isnt such an issue. If its a question of soloing there are much lighter (and safer) devices on the market. While if we are really going to haul any real loads (bodyweight in rescues or an average sized pig on a wall) the mini-traction is both too lightweight and slimmed-down technically. Anyone with experience...
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I have had this headtorch for several years now and it has been used on many expeditions. It has been vital on mnay ocassions and for its size it has prooved to be extremely bright. It has withstanded many a nights driving rain and snow. I also think... more
Everytime I think of the title of this book, the U2 song comes into my head. I can't read and listen to music at the same time, so that was a little annoying for me. But, really, that was the only disadvantage to this little story!
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