Headlamp Size:
Light:
Length: 2.4” (60mm)
Width: 2.1” (54mm)
Height: 1.3” (32.5mm)
Battery Case:
Length: 3.2” (82.5mm)
Width: 2.0” (50mm)
Height: 1.4” (35mm)
Headlamp Weight: 6.5 oz. (183.5g) excluding battery
Batteries: One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or two CR123A batteries
Included: Fenix ARB-L18-2600 Li-ion battery, micro-USB charging cable, spare O-ring
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting U.S.
Operation Instruction
Spotlight Mode
Press and hold the for 0.5 seconds to turn ON/OFF the spotlight.
Single-click this button to cycle the spotlight through Low→Mid→High→Turbo.
Floodlight Mode
Press and hold the for 0.5 seconds to turn ON/OFF the floodlight.
Single-click this button to cycle the floodlight through Eco→Low→Mid→High.
Intelligent Memory Circuit
The headlamp automatically remembers the last brightness level used in the Spotlight and Floodlight mode, the next time it is turned on, it will recall the previously used brightness level.
Red Light
With the lamp off, single-click the , the lamp will cycle through Red Eco→Red Flash→OFF.
Battery Level Indicator
With the lamp off, single-click the to activate the battery level indicator, and it will last three seconds.
- Floodlight flashes: more than 70%
- Floodlight and Red light flash alternately: between 30% and 70%
- Red light flashes: lower than 30%
Note: With the light on, if the Red light flashes automatically, it indicates that the battery power is critical, please replace the battery or recharge the lamp soon as possible.
Charging
- Uncover the USB cap, then plug the Micro-USB port of the charging cable into the USB power supplier.
- The indicator light goes red when in charging process.
- The indicator turns green when charging is completely done.
- Pluck the charging cable and then plug the USB cap covered.
Note: The charging function only works on 18650 Li-ion batteries.
Intelligent Over-heat Protection
The headlamp will accumulate a lot of heat when it is working at high output levels. To avoid high temperature of lamp surface.
- When the lamp is overheated up to 65℃ or above, the lamp will automatically adjust the output to prevent the lamp from overheating.
- When the temperature reduces, the output will return back to previously used output level.
- During this process, if full-power working is needed, please click the corresponding switch once again.
Battery Replacement
Unscrew the tail cap to insert the battery with the anode side (+) towards the lamp head, and then screw the tail cap.
Headlamp Strap Assembling
Attach the headband to the headlamp as shown by first sliding the band down to the bottom of the slots, then hook the top edge under the top slot.
Warning: 18650 Li-ion batteries are power cells designed for commercial applications and must be treated with caution and handled with care. Quality batteries with circuit protection will reduce the potential risk for combustion or explosion but cell damage or short circuiting are potential risks the user assumes.
Usage and Maintenance
- Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to the headlamp and will void the warranty.
- Excellent quality Fenix Li-ion batteries are strongly recommended for this high-power lamp.
- Long-term use can result in O-ring wear. To maintain a proper water seal, replace the ring with an approved spare.
- Periodic cleaning of the battery contacts improves the performance of the headlamp as dirty contacts may cause the headlamp to flicker, shine intermittently or even fail to illuminate for the following reasons:
Reason A: The batteries need replacing.
Solution: Replace batteries (Please confirm the correct installation of anode and cathode).
Reason B: The threads, PCB board contact or other contacts are dirty.
Solution: Clean the contact points with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.
If the above methods don’t work, please refer to the warranty policy before contacting your authorized distributor.
Thomas (verified owner) –
I have only used this a few times but I am already impressed. I will be replacing all my climbing and mountaineering lights with this one.
Pamela (verified owner) –
This headlamp is very heavy!
Kara (verified owner) –
Love it!! GREAT headlamp! Amazing light, easy to operate!! Not too heavy!
Thanks Fenix! you did it again!
Adam Walker –
Cycling/hiking all types of environments this light is awesome.
Very well balanced. Head band easily adjustable to bare head, capped head or helmeted head and the adjustable angle light stays put.
Floodlight great for camp site or hvy night traffic areas keeping the 4 wheeled murderists on their toes. High level not recommended for city night biking, you’ll have the motorists covering their eyes because they’re temporarily blinded even from just the side wash of the light beam.
I wear this in any climate condition. From clear nights, pelting rain storms to 5-15F in Sierra Nevada blowing snow storms.
Depending upon the ambient lighting conditions the multiple output levels and arcs work extremely well. Everything from cycling 100 miles or hiking all night you won’t be disappointed. High output level for technical mountain biking at night and lowest level for long treks on your basic roadways or trails.
High level is as good as any common modern car headlight. You can see the color of objects easily at 200ft +. Pretty much way overkill in all but the most technical hiking/biking conditions where flailing = death drop.
Duane Hundley –
Amazing headlamp. I have been buying the latest black diamond storm for the past 5 years. They have been increasing the lumens a tiny bit each time but its NOTHING compared to the 25r. I swear they don’t get as bright the longer you own them. I wanted a headlamp that i can go on hikes with my dogs on my local trails and that i can recharge. I got tired of replacing 4 AAA batteries in the storms. With the HP25R i can use all the power i want and just recharge it when i get home. The battery last a long time. The 2nd and 3rd brightest while using the spot is plenty of light. I took off the top band because you don’t need it. I am going to hike the PCT trail in 2 months and am seriously considering taking this lamp vs a lighter lamp. I might get the HL26R lamp Fenix just came out with and take that. I would like to see Fenix let us use the 350lum spot and 350lum flood at the same time. I also use them headlamp for mountain biking and it works great. I got this lamp because of the flood and its awesome. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
greg quinn –
tempted to get the 60 rechargeable however the battery is on the front which will make it heavier,, this is better balanced however the output on the lowest setting is 30 lumens where the 60 has a output of 50 lumens, why could they make the output the same.. the 60 rechargeable seems to have better specs but why didn’t they make the battery at the rear fro balancing
MATT –
My first impression is I want the ability to use the flood and spot at the same time. The ability to have to light sources to give more depth perception on uneven ground . It seems to be solid construction, time will tell. A heat sink would help overheating . Changing batteries is a snap just keep a spare in your pocket. My guess is I’m in the minority of users in how I use the light. This time of year I am using it 3-4 times a week for 2-3 hours at a time off/road/trail on steep eroded firebreaks and canyon areas
Claycrusher –
As a fan of the original HP25 and of 18650 power, I was excited to see this model come out, and now that I’ve received it, I’m not disappointed. Pros: extremely solid construction; very even flood illumination; extremely powerful spot (about 50% wider than HP25 too). Only con is that I can’t use both flood and spot at the same time (sometimes that’s what I want). Partly offset by the wider spot though. Great light!