Fenix HL12R V2 Ultralight Outdoor Rechargeable Headlamp

Great light, not so great build

First the good. This light is very bright, it's lightweight, and the light housing itself is well built using metal. The band to hold it to your head is also comfy and the rubber to keep it in place was appreciated. The buttons were easy to figure out and use. Now the bad. The piece used to hold the light to the headband is just a flimsy piece of plastic that doesn't even connect the "legs" in the middle of the band. I understand they did this for it to be removable but it also makes for a weaker product. Mine lasted less than 3 months before one of the 4 legs snapped while adjusting the light, rendering it useless as a headlamp. No warranty coverage for this so unless you want to pony up the $$ for a new plastic piece 4x a year(if they are even in stock to buy) I would search out other better thought out options.

So So Headlamp

This headlamp is decently bright with a spot only function. The area of illumination was smaller than expected with the spot light. The brightness levels are fine, but the battery life seems much shorter than expected. I used it for one night time run and the band of the headlamp against my forehead became irritating after 4 or 5 miles. I would return this lamp except I completely destroyed the packaging.

Perfect Headlamp

I’ve had a few headlamps, the last being a AA Fenix light which I loved, but someone else loved it more… I picked up this one because it was super lightweight and rechargeable. 5 star light! Memory to last setting, super dim “moonbeam” and red light settings and adjustable angle- I’ve used it working on my Jeep and doing chores around the house after dark for three weeks now and I’ve not had to charge it yet. Fenix lights seldom disappoint and this one is no exception. Now I just wish I could get another PD20.