Thanks @tod osier and @Eric Patterson I just ordered the Fenix HP35R. I can't imagine how bright this light will be my HLR60 is 950 lumes, and is brighter than any head lamp I've ever used!
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When you get it can you look at it and give me your take on how easy it would be to change out the battery. It says it is integrated, but it would be nice to be able to replace it if it failed.
I just watched a few video reviews on YouTube of the light Fenix HP35R. I probably should have before I ordered one, but I noticed that these are pretty big! They definitely look impressive, I'll let you guys know what I think after I get it.
@tod osier it seems like that the battery is a sealed unit. The guys on the the videos seem to think that you can get a replacement. The battery can be unplugged, and you can plug in the extension wire to put the battery in a pocket or backpack. Interesting
@tod osier it seems like that the battery is a sealed unit. The guys on the the videos seem to think that you can get a replacement. The battery can be unplugged, and you can plug in the extension wire to put the battery in a pocket or backpack. Interesting
Thanks, I have a couple older petzel lights like that that I use running the boat. They make a version of that same light with an extended cord to keep inside your jacket to keep the battery warm for arctic use. Those lights I have are not near as bright as this one you are looking at, so it would be a big upgrade. That looks like a great light you got.
I got the light Saturday. I screwed up. Evidently I ordered the SAR version. The headband is rubberized, made to mount on a hard hat. I called Fenix today and they emailed me a shipping label to return it. They don't do exchanges, so they said just order the correct one after they credit me back.
So, I just ordered the correct version tonight, in anticipation of the refund.
I quickly tried out the " wrong " one last night, holy cow like the headlights on my new GMC! I'm looking forward to navigating with it.
@tod osier. The battery is indeed a sealed battery pack. I forgot to inquire how much a new one would cost. I'm sure it's not cheap, but I'm expecting more than a few years life out of the pack
* I just watched a YouTube video showing the HP30R battery pack fits this unit too. The HP30R pack opens up and holds 2 replaceable batteries. The HP30R pack even clips on the HP35R headband *
So, I just ordered the correct version tonight, in anticipation of the refund.
I quickly tried out the " wrong " one last night, holy cow like the headlights on my new GMC! I'm looking forward to navigating with it.
@tod osier. The battery is indeed a sealed battery pack. I forgot to inquire how much a new one would cost. I'm sure it's not cheap, but I'm expecting more than a few years life out of the pack
* I just watched a YouTube video showing the HP30R battery pack fits this unit too. The HP30R pack opens up and holds 2 replaceable batteries. The HP30R pack even clips on the HP35R headband *
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I got the light Saturday. I screwed up. Evidently I ordered the SAR version. The headband is rubberized, made to mount on a hard hat. I called Fenix today and they emailed me a shipping label to return it. They don't do exchanges, so they said just order the correct one after they credit me back.
So, I just ordered the correct version tonight, in anticipation of the refund.
I quickly tried out the " wrong " one last night, holy cow like the headlights on my new GMC! I'm looking forward to navigating with it.
@tod osier. The battery is indeed a sealed battery pack. I forgot to inquire how much a new one would cost. I'm sure it's not cheap, but I'm expecting more than a few years life out of the pack
* I just watched a YouTube video showing the HP30R battery pack fits this unit too. The HP30R pack opens up and holds 2 replaceable batteries. The HP30R pack even clips on the HP35R headband *
Thanks for that info, I appreciate it. I'm going to buy one. I'm not duck hunting next fall, but 2027 I'll have one.
Mike
I pulled out the box mine came in and saw the batteries were shipped in their own packaging and I installed them in the battery pack portion of the head light. I had forgotten that fact. Maybe they changed that since I bought mine or maybe your SAR model is different. I believe when my batteries no longer charge, I can buy new ones and install them like I did when I first got the unit.
I think you are going to really like the light. Before I bought mine, I did a deep dive and this light just kept getting high marks from all the reviewers. Its controls are really straightforward and I like that. These days seems the designers get carried away and basic controls are made too complicated along with shit I don't even want. Like the blinking light function that takes a bunch of extra clicks to make stop. So many come with useless shit like that today. I hate that stuff. Make it simple and reliable. On/off, brighter/dimmer. That's what Fenix did and part of the reason I like it so much. If I have to pull out a manual before the season to refresh myself on how to use it, I don't want it.
I pulled out the box mine came in and saw the batteries were shipped in their own packaging and I installed them in the battery pack portion of the head light. I had forgotten that fact. Maybe they changed that since I bought mine or maybe your SAR model is different. I believe when my batteries no longer charge, I can buy new ones and install them like I did when I first got the unit.
I think you are going to really like the light. Before I bought mine, I did a deep dive and this light just kept getting high marks from all the reviewers. Its controls are really straightforward and I like that. These days seems the designers get carried away and basic controls are made too complicated along with shit I don't even want. Like the blinking light function that takes a bunch of extra clicks to make stop. So many come with useless shit like that today. I hate that stuff. Make it simple and reliable. On/off, brighter/dimmer. That's what Fenix did and part of the reason I like it so much. If I have to pull out a manual before the season to refresh myself on how to use it, I don't want it.
Michael McCord1
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I have a 14” light bar up front that is plenty bright. Switch is mounted right in front of me so I can turn it off if I meet someone else on the water. I still use my handheld spot quite a bit too
You aren't kidding on the controls. I have a lot of Zebralights and they are pretty complicated, but intuitive for me and I use one nearly every day. I absolutely hate that so many of the lights out there cycle through blinking or can be accidentally turned on to blinking. How many light levels does someone really need?
Good to hear on the battery pack. I really don't want to be tied to a rechargeable that gets ash canned if the battery fails, being able to replace the battery or whole battery pack is preferred.