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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Exercise and Obesity
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Rates of walking and cycling were analyzed in 14 countries. Rates were highest in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Spain, and lowest in the US, Australia, and Canada. Not surprisingly, the rates of diabetes and obesity were lowest in the countries where people did the most walking and cycling. (source: Am J Public Health, Oct. 2010)
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Product Details: HP-25-R Headlamp
Product Name:
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HP-25-R Headlamp
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Category:
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Lights
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Manufacturer:
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Fenix Lighting
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List Price:
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$79.95
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Accessories:
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Comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, a micro-USB charging cable, and a spare O-ring.
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Battery Details:
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Uses one 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Fenix ARB-L-18 2600), but can also use two CR-123-A batteries. Charging connector is micro-USB.
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Battery Life:
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4 settings for the FLOODLIGHT and 4 settings for the SPOTLIGHT yields 8 distinct specs (see mfr. web site for a detailed chart). Testing by Outdoor Gear Lab May 2018 revealed a duration of 2.8 hrs on high but it wasn't clear which of the 2 lights this pertains to. Battery level indicator signals when battery is low.
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Beam Angle:
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FLOODLIGHT beam has a maximum angle of 90 degrees. Lamp housing can pivot from forward-facing to downward in a 60-degree range.
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Beam Colors:
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White and red. FLOODLIGHT uses Cree XP-G2 R5 white LED. SPOTLIGHT uses Cree XM-L2 U2 white LED.
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Beam Distance:
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4 settings for the FLOODLIGHT and 4 settings for the SPOTLIGHT yields 8 distinct distance specs (see mfr. web site for a detailed chart). FLOODLIGHT distances: 6 meters (Eco), 13m (Low), 25m (Med), 44m (High). SPOTLIGHT distances: 34m (Low), 66m (Med), 109m (High), 187m (Turbo).
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Beam Intensity:
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4 settings for the FLOODLIGHT and 4 settings for the SPOTLIGHT yields 8 distinct lumens specs (see mfr. web site for a detailed chart). FLOODLIGHT ranges from 4 lumens (Eco) to 150 lumens (High). SPOTLIGHT ranges from 30 (Low) to 1000 (Turbo).
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Beam Modes:
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FLOODLIGHT: eco, low, med, high. SPOTLIGHT: low, med, high, turbo.
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Colors Available:
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as shown
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Dimensions:
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Ideal For:
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Ideal for mountain bikers. The faster you ride, the further down the trail you need to be able to see!
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Product Reviews:
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Outdoor Gear Lab reviewed 27 headlamps in May 2018. They stated that the HP-25-R model by Fenix Lighting "absolutely dominates the other lights in brightness."
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Water Resistance:
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IP rating: X6. Waterproof, but not rated for submersion.
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Weight:
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184 grams (6.5 oz.) NOT including battery. This was the heaviest headlamp that Outdoor Gear Lab reviewed in May 2018.
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Why It's Cool:
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Many unique features: Floodlight and spotlight can be controlled separately. Settings during last use are used at start-up. Lamp body made of aluminum alloy to dissipate heat. Reverse polarity protection against improper battery installation. Limited lifetime warranty.
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