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* The HP30 produces a bright light for a long time, but to do so it requires expensive and specialist batteries. Unlike most of the lights listed here, the HP30 requires two rechargeable 18650 batteries which are about $10 each and require a specialist charger. Because of their cost, there seems to be a problem with poor quality fakes, so be careful when purchasing. The HP30 will also work with non-rechargeable CR123A batteries, but these work out even more expensive in the long run.
* Like the Petzl MYO RXP, the HP30 has a flip up diffuser that can be easily operated while running. Unlike the Petzl, the diffuser is rather flimsy. In fact, overall the Fenix lights do not feel as high quality as the Petzl lights. They work well, and I've not had any issues with the Fenix lights even after extensive use and abuse, but I still prefer the Petzl.
* Combining the HP30 around your waist with the HP25 on your head provides outstanding visibility at night. The bright, wide beam of the HP30 shows up the shape of the ground and the bright spot of the HP25 gives longer distance visibility that points where your head is pointing. Of course, you're then carrying a lot of weight, so this is not a comfortable option.
You can get the light on its own as <jfs id="B00HAHA1OG" noreferb="true" n="Fenix HP30" nonl="t"/> or as the <jfs id="B00HLAQ08S" noreferb="true" n="Fenix HP30 Kit" nonl="t"/> which includes batteries and charger.
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