Fenix HL50 - 365 Lumens Headlamp - Review

[@mudyfronty05]

I agree totally. I love the flexibility of using AA or CR123 (which is usually the batteries I have) and I have worn this headlamp for hours while working around the house with no issues. It throws well for hiking at night and even soaked in sweat it was comfortable.

[@likota123]

I have both the HL30 and the HL50 but I prefer the HL50 due to its versatility.

[@meawoodsman8321]

Fenix headlamps are my favorite. I have 3; HL30, HP05, and HL55. I use them constantly around the yard, and week long trips in the bush. After a week in the woods they are still going on the same batteries. They are rugged and extremely well made.Thanks for your review.,

[@tomthomas334]

I agree I love Fenix, they take a beating

[@flysubcompact]

I like that it can run on AA batteries. Might buy this one. For my outdoor stuff, I base things on AA's. My pocket flashlight and GPS run on those, that way I only have to carry one type of spares.

[@beartrackwoods4720]

365 lumens is a powerful stuff + beautiful features. I liked it.

[@JoachimMoskalewski]

Really a great headlamp. I'm using it with the CR123 battery - more performance, less weight. And having the option to use average AA batteries if my CR123 battery dies unexpected is a great feature. Perfect for hiking. The low and mid mode does the job, the high and burst mode has never been needed (but it's nice to have). Greetings from south germany to You :)

[@mikehawton805]

Thank you for being up front on the product being given to you, not many reviewers do that. Great work as always 👍

[@EarlyMist]

Hi Luke. Do yourself a favour and ditch the metal end cap retainer bit. Then you can just unclip the light instantly for immediate torch use. I thought...bugger that. Not going to unscrew the end cap everytime. I've used it constantly and unless your doing xtreme sportz it aint comin out of the primary metal holder.

[@EarlyMist]

After I removed the metal retainer this became my edc...and night gardening flashlight. edc'd it in the pocket by day then slotted it into the headband by night. Simples.

[@EarlyMist]

+EarlyMist PS: btw...wasn't mentioned in the vid but how's that tint? I find it very pleasing. Neutral...tiny bit warm, not far from my Nichia 219 hi cri and very decent colour rendition in nature. Very cool...no wait, very neutral/warm.

[@cvlaws5822]

HEY MAN I LOVE YOUR STUFF, I JUST STARTED BACKPACKING MYSELF AND A LOT OF YOUR VIDS GIVE ME INSPIRATION. I LIVE IN SOCAL SO IL BE DOING MORE HIGH DESERT BACKPACKING, I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ANY ADVISE? KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING MAN!

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Nice light. I bought the Zebra light a while back.

[@saraskold9631]

In the video I saw a caution hot on the head lamp at what point does it get to hot to touch ? how long does it need to be on for that to happen and which battery would cause more heat? thanks

[@84SuperDom]

It's a shame they don't make this any longer! I have been trying to source these from online stores that maybe have a few laying around here and there I have been lucky but from what I can find there is nothing that compares with this light as far as simplicity and how awesome this light works with its stepped down function. The newer fenix AA headlamp just doesnt compare :(

[@ivanatora]

No night time footage?

[@hueyfreeman2478]

hey man love all your videos. i was wondering two things. you never use the kelty redwing 50 pack could you tell me how it holds up fully loaded and also would you mind dokng a video on what you would carry in a bug out bag. what would be your set up. id love to see a video on that. thanks

[@jonshelton7633]

By far my favorite headlamp! Make sure to unscrew the cap when it is in your pack so it doesn't accidentally get turned on.

[@thecapeoutdoorreviewandadv8896]

Luke, happy holidays for you and the family.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I have this headlamp and I really like it! Hell I probably buy another one hahaha

[@shcmoly]

Looks like a flashlight with a 90 degree turn and works that way too, interesting.

[@bchappy11]

Hey love the vidz, they give me a lot of inspiration. I just started backpacking myself, i live in socal and will be doing a lot of high desert backpacking, i was wondering if you had any advise?

[@andrewtimms4299]

Awesome. Nice headlamp

[@garyherring761]

I think u have a great look on life like the headlamp great video u help women shop for thier men merry Christmas

[@bigben7739]

What!!..No clip? Yes, I know, it's been six months since the last comment but one more comment won't hurt. Don't get me wrong, I do like this light because of the AA/CR123A conversion, but unfortunately it comes with no pocket clip which is very useful, specially for EDC, and for about the same price you can get the Nitecore HC30 or the Imalent HR20, they both use 1 x 18650 battery but they last longer and put out 1000 lumens of brightness. I decided to go for the Imalent only because they include a free 18650 battery and it has USB charging port. Well, that's up to each individual to define as well as possible their needs and depends entirely on what they want. If you have no use for the pocket clip and the output lumens of the HL50 is right for you, this is your light!

[@tomthomas334]

I dont trust clips, I trust my hand holding something though, I will stick with my PD35 and ducktape it to my head

[@shcmoly]

Which is the real Fenix: fenixoutfitters /fenix-store fenixlighting fenixtactical fenixgear ???

[@FLYBOY123456789]

Nice video but, I would rather go to Costco and buy a three pack of 350 lumen flashlights for $15 (batteries included). Then take some simple webbing material, sew on a little velcro...fit to your brain housing group...sew on a simple elastic stretch loop on the side and there you have it...a much brighter, less expensive and easily detachable headset. Oh, I now have two additional flashlights as backup.