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Each of these lights has its pros and cons.
* '''Petzl MYO RXP'''. This is my preferred light for general night running where I need more light than the Tactikka can provide. <jfs id="B004OYTOA0" noreferb="true"/>.
* '''Fenix HP30'''. I only use the HP30 when I expect to need more light for navigation than the MYO RXP, or when I want the bright light to help me psychologically. The separate battery pack means there's little weight on your head, but you need to carry the battery pack, which can be awkward. <jfs id="B00HLAQ08S" noreferb="true"/>.
* '''Petzl Tikka RXP'''. I occasionally use this light when I want the reactive lighting. <jfs id="B00BA4R43Q" noreferb="true" nonl="t"/>.
* '''Fenix HP25'''. I rarely use this light, but it's worth considering if you want lots of light and don't want to pay for the HP30. <jfs id="B00BNUBK46" noreferb="true" nonl="t"/>.
* '''Petzl Tactikka XP Adapt'''. This is the light I'm most likely to take for urban running due to its light weight and optional waist mounting. I also like to take this when I'm traveling for workThis would be one of my top recommendations, but sadly it's discontinued and there's no replacement model. (You can still find it if you hunt around.)
* '''Petzl e+lite'''. I have several of these that I can put into drop bags in ultras, or carry with me as an ultra-lightweight backup light. <jfs id="B008AUBOTS" noreferb="true" nonl="t"/>.
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==Fenix HP30==
The HP30 is an amazingly bright light, but it's also amazingly heavy. While I love the intense bright light the HP30 produces, I tend not to use this light as much as the Petzl MYO RXP or Tactikka. This is a product with rather extremes of benefits and downsides, but if you need a really bright light, this is a great option.
* The battery pack is waist mounted, but even then it's heavy enough to be awkward. Having the battery pack clipped into a waist belt tends to chafe, but if you remove the metal holder the plastic battery pack will fit into the pockets of the [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]] (see picture below). You can also put the battery pack in a hydration pack.
* The HP30 can be used strapped around your waist, though this may not work if you have a larger waist. You can use other headlights around your waist, but those with the batteries and light in a single unit tend to be heavier and bounce too much.
* The separate battery pack is handy in extreme cold, as you can keep the batteries warmer (a cold battery does not generate as much power.)
* 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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