HM65R

Fenix

HM65R

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Best Ultramarathon Lighting System 2026

The Fenix only does 160 lumens for 10.5 hours and drops to 50 lumens https://zeroair.org/2021/05/26/fenix-hm65r-t-headlamp-review You can't put it on your waist either. I run with two Nitecore HA11 and HA15, both 1xAA and one can be put on your head and one put on your waist, with 2 spare batteries

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effortDee in r/Ultramarathon

February 1, 2026 12:53 PM

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What light to get?

The HM65R is hands-down the most high quality light that won’t break the bank. The biggest advantage it has is the flood and spot lights being able to operate independently and simultaneously. I currently run one on my helmet with a zebra floody below in their warmest light tone to make up for the o

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SkullMan20XX in r/caving

June 28, 2025 2:08 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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Head torch recommendations?

Most torches except some high end ones are made in China these days anyway and shipped around the world. I can buy pretty much any torch suggested by the USA'ians and get it shipped to Scotland without any trouble, in fact some are available on amazon or from independent resellers. One brand you cou

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Bookhoarder2024 in r/UKhiking

January 12, 2026 2:07 PM

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Official Q&A for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Upgrade from $12 Walmart headlamp? I've been night running with this $12 Ozark Trail headlamp for years. My two complaints: It's heavy; as the elastic ages I'm cinching it uncomfortably tighter It munches disposable AAAs like a monster. Nothing like being out mid run and realizing it's shot for the

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Opticsdoug in r/running

January 14, 2026 9:19 PM

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Headlamp recommendations for technical night trail training

I've really liked the Fenix HM62-T and it's 15 grams lighter then the HM65R-T and quite a bit cheaper. It's been a solid replacement to my Petzl RL Swift which is lighter (I think ~150 grams on the Fenix versus ~100 grams on the Petzl.) With the Fenix being wider and lower profile to the Petzl it wa

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RunzWitScissors in r/ultrarunning

February 11, 2026 6:39 PM

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Winter is coming

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Running Headlamp. The headband also has incorporated reflective elements (more easily seen than what you'd have on a running singlet or shorts). Pricey, but I do run in some pitch black areas without lighting at night.

Jason_SYD in r/beginnerrunning

September 2, 2025 10:26 PM

2

Advice on headlamps

I'm very satisfied with my Fenix HM65R-T. Bit heavy but worth the weight. Also comes in good price.

bazsex in r/ultrarunning

January 21, 2026 8:29 AM

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Headlamp recommendations for technical night trail training

The HS21's were my first experience with Sofirn and at the price point they're super impressive. It's a toss-up which I reach for between it and the Fenix. If that's any indication of their other offerings, I think they're a solid investment. Hope the HM65r-t v2.0 works great for you. I haven't had

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siphtron in r/ultrarunning

February 15, 2026 5:47 AM

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Headlamp reccomendations?

Fenix HM65R-T V2, if don't have a limited budget, i would say Fenix HM65R-T V2 is the best answer, with a price around $100, pick it on Prime Day, holds a super long time(more than 300h), super comfortable and super reliable.

Styx2592 in r/prepping

July 14, 2025 2:51 AM

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