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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"/>.
==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.)
