About a year ago, next to a trail in the woods, I found a headlamp. It was not a complete lamp, only the main aluminum section with the two LEDs. The strap and the battery section were missing, and the cables were cut. I still liked the build quality and decided to keep it. I found this video when checking the model number, the quality and the price point blew my mind. After soldering on new cables, and attaching them to an old 4AA head lamp I had lying around, the lamp powered on with no issues. I can't express how happy I was for bringing this lamp back to life, thanks for the video!
I really like the ability to use the double A batteries also. Not only can you charge but what if the solar panels are not working because of low sunlight? Love it.
I really like some of the features of this headlamp, but I have an HM65R that I carry in my wheelchair kit, and have been very happy with the combination of flood and spot at the same time. functionally, there are a lot of similarities to this and my headlamp, Fenix really does a great job making their lights cover the needs of the user. having the very low, long run time modes are great for up close, but the huge throw and spread combo makes it safe to run my chair over the really messed up terrain of the streets of where I live ( I did a video specifically showing how the "sidewalks" around me are, with the HM65R)
Other Than Intended Purpose - Thanks for sharing that. I have in recent years mostly used Olights, especially when they offered neutral white, but I did just get the Fenix HM65R-T. So far I really like it, especially the neutral white flood. I often use a headlamp to finish mowing my yard if I am running late. Sometimes I also mount a flashlight onto the mower handle with an OLIGHT FB-1 Universal Flashlight Bike Mount. I have not yet tried an actual bicycle light because the mount is already there and there is that part about running late. LOL. Anyway, in that regard, have you considered mounting a bicycle light to your wheelchair. You could be as bright as a car. :-) This link is for a combo, but I would at least look at the taillight portion - 180 lumens of red to help keep you safer. I had already gotten my daughter an earlier Olight/Magicshine collaboration so I'll probably skip the headlight, but plan on getting the taillight for her bicycle. www.olightstore.com/rn-3500-rn-180-tl.html I'll look for your video. Thanks Tim for your video.
@@donaldstrader7241 I have the Olight red tail light mounted to the back of my chair already. I use the flashing mode, and have actually had cars skid to a stop when they come around a corner too fast and see the light in the cross walk. I tried a couple different lights mounted to the chair it's self, but the roads, and sidewalks around me, when they actually exist, suck so bad it bounces around, and eventually bounces clean off the chair. the headlamp keeps me safe, so if it aint broke, I wont fix it. I am glad you are enjoying that headlamp. I really like that it lets me run hands free.
@@OtherThanIntendedPurpose Headlamps are great! Glad you have the tail light. It sounds like it has really helped too. I actually saw someone that mentioned having that tail light, perhaps it was your post....I blame my scattered mind on age. LOL. The Olight SeeMe 30 red tail light that I gave my daughter and I have is 30 lumens and seems bright. The one they will have on sale Thursday is up to180 lumens and has some other cool features! If the tail light post was you I imagine your already know.
Great headlamp, I am a big Fenix fan, Olight and Fenix for me. I am waiting for the HM65R-T as soon as they redesign the strap to a larger size. I like the 1500 lumens and having the battery and light right up front, no wires to deal with. Thanks for the review!
Another great video. I have been looking for a good feature patch headlamp for a while. I am definitely going to check this one out I like the versatility of having the option to change out the battery packs.
Hp30r is a massive light compared to this. That thing is in a category of super heavy duty lights and doesn’t even really compare to this lol I guess it does because they both have the light in front with the battery pack in the back but everything about the 30r is bigger and brighter and will last longer. For most people they would think that light is completely overkill but for some they need an extremely overkill for certain situations and would love the 30r it just all depends what you think you will need it for
I love the lamp, but the proprietary Li-Ion battery is a big deal-breaker that said; I'd rather deal with a Colorado company for support and warranty over AceBeam out of the country. The other issue is its hard to find a headlamp with direct to red light mode. I need a red lamp for astronomy but with the ability to blast >1000 lumen in the direction of noise incase I got a mountain lion sizing up the menu.
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 Unfortunately no. It uses either 4 AAs (only supports low brightness) or a proprietary 3000mAh li-polymer battery roughly the shape of 4 AA batteries.
Looks too floody. If you use a headlamp as a worklight, jumping from 1 meter to 2, and need 1000 lumens, you need 4000 candela, like the hp12 in 2011. 3000 candela works. This is especially important when trying to inspect and work inside in the day with light adjusted eyes. The 400 lumen setting would work, except only a flashlight virgin buys a 183 lumen per watt led can get 400 lumens from a 10 wh source, as at best 2 watts, might put out 383 lumens at 28C. 700 MA from 3000 = 3000 / 700 = 4.2 hours. Even if it stepped down to 80 percent, we might get 5 hours. Geeze this is 8th grade math! I can confirm that Fenix lied about the high mode of the hr30 light, which gets 1/2 the runtime on the high as on the spec sheet and chart. The actual runtime matches the math.
About a year ago, next to a trail in the woods, I found a headlamp.
It was not a complete lamp, only the main aluminum section with the two LEDs.
The strap and the battery section were missing, and the cables were cut. I still liked the build quality and decided to keep it.
I found this video when checking the model number, the quality and the price point blew my mind.
After soldering on new cables, and attaching them to an old 4AA head lamp I had lying around, the lamp powered on with no issues.
I can't express how happy I was for bringing this lamp back to life, thanks for the video!
I really like the ability to use the double A batteries also. Not only can you charge but what if the solar panels are not working because of low sunlight? Love it.
I really like some of the features of this headlamp, but I have an HM65R that I carry in my wheelchair kit, and have been very happy with the combination of flood and spot at the same time. functionally, there are a lot of similarities to this and my headlamp, Fenix really does a great job making their lights cover the needs of the user. having the very low, long run time modes are great for up close, but the huge throw and spread combo makes it safe to run my chair over the really messed up terrain of the streets of where I live ( I did a video specifically showing how the "sidewalks" around me are, with the HM65R)
Nice. Thanks for sharing this.
Other Than Intended Purpose - Thanks for sharing that. I have in recent years mostly used Olights, especially when they offered neutral white, but I did just get the Fenix HM65R-T. So far I really like it, especially the neutral white flood. I often use a headlamp to finish mowing my yard if I am running late. Sometimes I also mount a flashlight onto the mower handle with an OLIGHT FB-1 Universal Flashlight Bike Mount. I have not yet tried an actual bicycle light because the mount is already there and there is that part about running late. LOL.
Anyway, in that regard, have you considered mounting a bicycle light to your wheelchair. You could be as bright as a car. :-) This link is for a combo, but I would at least look at the taillight portion - 180 lumens of red to help keep you safer. I had already gotten my daughter an earlier Olight/Magicshine collaboration so I'll probably skip the headlight, but plan on getting the taillight for her bicycle. www.olightstore.com/rn-3500-rn-180-tl.html
I'll look for your video.
Thanks Tim for your video.
@@donaldstrader7241 I have the Olight red tail light mounted to the back of my chair already. I use the flashing mode, and have actually had cars skid to a stop when they come around a corner too fast and see the light in the cross walk. I tried a couple different lights mounted to the chair it's self, but the roads, and sidewalks around me, when they actually exist, suck so bad it bounces around, and eventually bounces clean off the chair. the headlamp keeps me safe, so if it aint broke, I wont fix it. I am glad you are enjoying that headlamp. I really like that it lets me run hands free.
@@OtherThanIntendedPurpose Headlamps are great! Glad you have the tail light. It sounds like it has really helped too. I actually saw someone that mentioned having that tail light, perhaps it was your post....I blame my scattered mind on age. LOL. The Olight SeeMe 30 red tail light that I gave my daughter and I have is 30 lumens and seems bright. The one they will have on sale Thursday is up to180 lumens and has some other cool features! If the tail light post was you I imagine your already know.
I would have loved having this light during my cave exploring days in college! In the late 70’s, there sure wasn’t anything like this !😱
Very nice i bought the FENIX hp30r v2.0 and i love it very much i enjoy using it.
Love it, just got HM65R and what a headlamp. Fenix is and shall always be my go to brand but own many other brands also
I don't need it
I don't need it
I definitely don't need it
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I NEED IT!!!!!😵
Yes, I agree!
I too prefer Fenix, Surefire and/or Streamlight over O'Light
Does this headlamp maintain 1300 lumens on spot as you describe for 4 hours “Without Stepping Down” during that period?
Great headlamp, I am a big Fenix fan, Olight and Fenix for me. I am waiting for the HM65R-T as soon as they redesign the strap to a larger size. I like the 1500 lumens and having the battery and light right up front, no wires to deal with. Thanks for the review!
They have upgraded the strap now it bigger. 🇬🇧👍
@@andrewdaley3081 Oh that is great news, thank you for the update!
@@HisGraceHisGlory yes i think the have made the wide beam wider and up the power by 200 lume but the prices will be a bit higher. 🇬🇧👍
Fenix has always been a great company for lights.
Another great video. I have been looking for a good feature patch headlamp for a while. I am definitely going to check this one out I like the versatility of having the option to change out the battery packs.
Seriously check out the shadow master fenix . Great settings, and a red lumens of 150. That's a lot of lumens for red.
But what’s the best waterproof headlamp??
Could you please tell me your opinion on which flashlight is the best Fenix HP30R or this one? Thanks
Hp30r is a massive light compared to this. That thing is in a category of super heavy duty lights and doesn’t even really compare to this lol I guess it does because they both have the light in front with the battery pack in the back but everything about the 30r is bigger and brighter and will last longer. For most people they would think that light is completely overkill but for some they need an extremely overkill for certain situations and would love the 30r it just all depends what you think you will need it for
My question is is the heads strap big enough to put a thick hat on and not be to tight.
Is the hp16r brighter than the hm65rt
Great piece of kit great review to thanks for posting 👍
I love the lamp, but the proprietary Li-Ion battery is a big deal-breaker that said; I'd rather deal with a Colorado company for support and warranty over AceBeam out of the country. The other issue is its hard to find a headlamp with direct to red light mode. I need a red lamp for astronomy but with the ability to blast >1000 lumen in the direction of noise incase I got a mountain lion sizing up the menu.
This used regular 18650 battery if I’m not mistaken? I don’t think it’s proprietary
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 Unfortunately no. It uses either 4 AAs (only supports low brightness) or a proprietary 3000mAh li-polymer battery roughly the shape of 4 AA batteries.
i own hm65r-t because i own alot of great quality 18650 but i also own 4 very good rechargeable AA so i ordered this to put those at work too.
Im having a problem with my hp16r on spotlight mode im only getting the dim mode and when i step it up it keeps blinking
You do not reply to your viewers questions why
Dollar tree has same design.
Im sure its the same quality. 🇬🇧👍😂🤣
Lmao and the dollar tree version is only 1 lumen so you get what you pay for
400 lumens for 8 hours is not possible with a 200 lpw led
Looks too floody. If you use a headlamp as a worklight, jumping from 1 meter to 2, and need 1000 lumens, you need 4000 candela, like the hp12 in 2011. 3000 candela works. This is especially important when trying to inspect and work inside in the day with light adjusted eyes.
The 400 lumen setting would work, except only a flashlight virgin buys a 183 lumen per watt led can get 400 lumens from a 10 wh source, as at best 2 watts, might put out 383 lumens at 28C. 700 MA from 3000 = 3000 / 700 = 4.2 hours. Even if it stepped down to 80 percent, we might get 5 hours.
Geeze this is 8th grade math!
I can confirm that Fenix lied about the high mode of the hr30 light, which gets 1/2 the runtime on the high as on the spec sheet and chart. The actual runtime matches the math.