Today I present you the new headlamp that the staff of RUNNEA has sent me: the Fenix HL16 model. We are talking about a headlamp in which its proper use stands out in low-intensity night workouts.
We are talking about a low-end of the Fenix Lighting brand, but that does not mean that its performance leaves much to be desired. On the contrary, having clear its recommended uses, this headlamp is a very useful addition to your running outings, and also to your trail running, but not to the overly technical roads. It also gives you a lot to use it in other situations.
Why invest in a Fenix HL16 headlamp? All its strengths!
Its power of 450 lumens and its lightness make it a very useful item in your running sessions, night hikes, or even the occasional night hikes, or even the occasional low-intensity running workout. We will have adequate lighting, but yes, we will be affected by its range. Let's not forget that it is the little brother of the HL32, and this one has other purposes to fulfill.
One of its main pros that we can find and that I liked a lot is that it works with batteries.
Yes, I am aware that this may sound strange to you, and you may call me crazy. Of course it is something that is less and less seen, but it is actually very useful. It will allow us to always carry another set of batteries, which do not occupy anything and are quite affordable so that, in case of running out of battery, we can somehow have that bullet stored in the chamber. Unlike the front-loading ones, you would have to buy a second battery and have it pre-charged. There lies its great advantage.
It should also be noted that, despite being a headlamp for lighter activities, it has a angle regulator to focus either on what we have at our feet, or far away. As I'm telling you, I've used it more in some of my less demanding trail outings and on more familiar and less technical trails, but also in some camping, and in that kind of training on asphalt late at night, and close to home, to meet my individual training plan, and not to skip any session. You know the "fame" costs!
On the other hand, adding a second night vision light seemed very wise to me. This gives us the option to use it for those who like to go camping. It is a very useful light for reading in the dark, as it does not damage the eyesight and is not attractive to mosquitoes that may lurk in our tent. Also emphasize that it is a light suitable for emergencies or even fog.
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Go to the Shoe FinderWith all that I told you, you should not discard it as an option to buy your first headlamp, because its quality and price ratio is worthy of note, and to become familiar, for the first time, with this type of training devices is able to meet all needs.
What are the opportunities for improvement of this HL16 Fenix?
If I had to add an improvement to this model, it would be, without a doubt, the sport adjustment strap. In this model it includes a traditional setting, while its big brother the Fenix HL32 R-T has the Sport setting or known as BOA.
Final conclusion on the Fenix HL16 headlamp
In short, it is a headlamp for those who like to run in urban environments, do expeditions and camping at night. Always with that small open range of the possibility of making use in low pace races, thanks to its illumination capacity. Its 450 lumens are more than enough to perform some competing models.
A fairly versatile model that completely fulfills all the objectives. For the purpose for which it has been created and the versatility that offers us is a clear deserving of 8 points out of 10. Final verdict for the HL16 Fenix!
The HL16Fenix is priced at £ 29,90, and you have all the information on the official website of www.fenixlinternas.com.
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