HM65R

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HM65R

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Headlamp for 100M (12 hours in the darkness)

The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is kind of like the Salomon Adv Skin 12 of headlamps for long ultras. There are a whole bunch of reviews of this headlamp out there, so take a look.

DrSilverthorn in r/ultrarunning

August 4, 2025 6:25 PM

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Headlamps on a budget

Energizer headlamp, like $6 on sale. Got me through years of backpacking and the beginnings of my trail running. For the more expensive kind get the Fenix HM65R-T and a couple extra batteries.

QuadCramper in r/ultrarunning

June 26, 2025 10:50 AM

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alternatives to generators that don't make camp sound like a construction site?

What type of janky headlamp do you have that only lasts a few days? I do long multi-week backcountry canoe trips and my headlamp (Fenix HM65R) will easily last for 3 weeks of daily use.

Terapr0 in r/camping

January 14, 2026 1:00 PM

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Did someone figure out what brand/headlamp is true to their specs and which is the 'best' bang for buck?

https://zeroair.org/2021/05/26/fenix-hm65r-t-headlamp-review/ This review it shows medium (400 lumens) mode dropping to about 160 lumens in about 20 minutes. I didn't buy this headtorch because of these reviews. Mad how every single time i mention it's not a 400 lumen headtorch, more like mid 100 lu

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effortDee in r/trailrunning

January 30, 2026 4:30 PM

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18650 Compatibility - Fenix

I never noticed before that my Fenix brand batteries that came with my headlamp are indeed a little shorter longer than the off-brand button top ones I bought separately. I will say I never had an issue with the off-brand batteries working for me. They seem to function just as well as the Fenix batt

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Geographer in r/caving

November 25, 2025 12:32 AM

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Did someone figure out what brand/headlamp is true to their specs and which is the 'best' bang for buck?

If this is the HM65T then it actually drops down to a little more than 100 lumens after 1 hour. You'll never ever see this said in a trail running video review on Youtube, they're also part of the problem. I've mentioned this a few times in the subreddit but people seem to want to defend the headtor

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effortDee in r/trailrunning

January 30, 2026 3:22 PM

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More comfortable headlamps?

I've got a fenix also and can vouch for the head strap mechanism. Works well. Do have to say that I had to replace my original though as it stopped working (I've got the HM65R-T) - under warrenty. My backup Black Diamond (Spot 400) is also great, comfy, reliable, though not as bright.

PenningHuman in r/ultrarunning

May 8, 2026 7:18 AM

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What else do you do when it's dark outside and snowing?

Love me a good flashlight. I recently got a new Fenix HM65R Headlamp and it's opened a world of outdoor opportunities during the winter months.

MrBrian22 in r/slingshots

December 13, 2025 1:43 AM

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Welke hoofdlamp voor DTX 72k?

Ik heb toevallig net een Fenix besteld na het kijken van weet ik veel hoeveel videos hahaha. De HM65R-T is volgens mij wel de meest aanbevolen lamp van dit moment. De FENIX HL18R-T V2.0 wordt vaak aanbevolen als lamp voor trainingen en als reserve lamp als dat vereist is.

depping in r/Hardlopen

February 13, 2026 8:26 AM

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Headlamp recommendations for technical night trail training

I've been mostly using a Fenix HM65R-T v1 for several years and it's been great. I see other people have already mentioned it so I'll add another strong contender I swap between: Sofirn HS21: Easy controls, excellent coverage options, high output, a high lumen red-light, long run-times, and signific

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siphtron in r/ultrarunning

February 15, 2026 5:38 AM

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