Fenix WH23R Motion Sensing Rechargeable Work Headlamp

Purchased the seats. Seem to be well made and sturdy. They are still in plastic in storage. The boat is a month away project and replacement of the floor. Have not mounted them to the pedestal,s that were purchased for them. Sincerely hope they will be sturdy and hold up well, one they are mounted in the boat. Putting them in a 22 foot SeaRay Seville. Considering the seats in the boat were so damaged beyond economical repair, just buying these seats were a more reasonable option. Great price, quick delivery. Should work well!

All purpose headlamp

This is my first Fenix and I love it. I have owned about a dozen other headlamps that varied in price from $25 - $40. They usually broke being dropped or getting soaked. I use them for walking in woods, tracking animals, walking dogs, cleaning up dog poop, and general work. After a relative bought one of the more expensive Fenix headlamps and showed it to me, I thought I’d try one. After researching all options I chose the WH23R as it fit all my needs (especially the bright flood) and the price was right. I have used it during 2 weeks of deer hunting and daily for other purposes. The instructions were easy to follow and all features worked as stated. The gesture mode can be a little tricky but it works. The lowest setting is perfect after getting into stand and ... MoreThis is my first Fenix and I love it. I have owned about a dozen other headlamps that varied in price from $25 - $40. They usually broke being dropped or getting soaked. I use them for walking in woods, tracking animals, walking dogs, cleaning up dog poop, and general work. After a relative bought one of the more expensive Fenix headlamps and showed it to me, I thought I’d try one. After researching all options I chose the WH23R as it fit all my needs (especially the bright flood) and the price was right. I have used it during 2 weeks of deer hunting and daily for other purposes. The instructions were easy to follow and all features worked as stated. The gesture mode can be a little tricky but it works. The lowest setting is perfect after getting into stand and getting gear set. It is light and easily adjusts to fit over hats. It has been dropped a few times already with no issue. The bright beams are perfect when searching for trail eyes, trail markers etc.

Best Headlamp I've Owned

Perfect headlamp for work! Does everything I need. The large easy to operate switch is far better than the small push-button switches on other headlamps. And the hand-sweep on/off function is the greatest! Don't know why I've struggled with the cheaper headlamps at the hardware stores for s long. Thanks fysuch a great product! Oh yeah - let's don't forget the light! There is a definite difference in the quality of the light - it's not just bright, it shows everything with true colors. That's a great feature when working on things like electrical wiring or trying to read a diagram. And the flood light setting gives a great wide angle view too.

EMS

I have many different Fenix lights for a variety of uses and am usually impressed with the products. This headlamp is somewhat of a disappointment. Positives include light weight and motion activation of the lamp. The motion feature is one of the key reasons I purchased this unit. The main negative issue is the parasitic battery drain. I use this light primarily for emergency medical care in the field and it is very inconvenient to frequently check the battery status and then many times recharge it. Keep this in mind if you are considering a purchase.

Excellent but not perfect

Great light for work. Use it for underground sewer/pipe work so gesture function is useless and annoying in such close quarters.Non-replaceable battery means you will always need a spare lamp if you need a high light level all day.The selector switch is the best I have ever used. Which is the number one reason I favor this lamp. Far superior to button selectors. Keeps your dirty hands away from the lense and is beyond easy to operate with heavy gloves. Light output is also excellent.It receives 3 stars because the switch started having issues during below freezing weather. Spotlight mode becomes almost unusable due to random flickering and shutting off. Turbo and flood strangely work fine.Other than the switch it has been used and abused and is a certified tank ... MoreGreat light for work. Use it for underground sewer/pipe work so gesture function is useless and annoying in such close quarters.Non-replaceable battery means you will always need a spare lamp if you need a high light level all day.The selector switch is the best I have ever used. Which is the number one reason I favor this lamp. Far superior to button selectors. Keeps your dirty hands away from the lense and is beyond easy to operate with heavy gloves. Light output is also excellent.It receives 3 stars because the switch started having issues during below freezing weather. Spotlight mode becomes almost unusable due to random flickering and shutting off. Turbo and flood strangely work fine.Other than the switch it has been used and abused and is a certified tank of a light.If they fixed the switch durability and gave it a replaceable battery I would never look for another headlamp. As is you are better served with something you can carry around spare batteries for and has a reliable switch.

Hands free is the way to be!

It's has a wider spread of light beam (not direct like a spotlight) but is bright enough for walks out on a winter night with the dogs which I do everyday. I purchased this due to the hands free on/off mode which is helpful on cold winter nights when your hands are in thick gloves. Simple slow wave across the front turns it on/off like a charm! Exactly what I was looking for.

Nice work light

I own other head lamps, most are bigger and more powerful then this one but they are better suited for night walking and hikeing. I wanted a work light for basement and attic work. Running wires and laying insulation in tight spaces. When I need to get a light on quick and only concerned to see 10-12 feet in front of me, this light serves that purpose well. Hands free turn on is nice when you need to use both hands for another task. Just an arm movement close to your face turns it on. It's so compact it doesn't bump into things and get twisted on your head if your crawling thru a tight crawl space. It doesn't require an "over the head" stap to mess with like larger units. This lamp is lite weight and stays put. It's bright color is easy to find on a table of other ... MoreI own other head lamps, most are bigger and more powerful then this one but they are better suited for night walking and hikeing. I wanted a work light for basement and attic work. Running wires and laying insulation in tight spaces. When I need to get a light on quick and only concerned to see 10-12 feet in front of me, this light serves that purpose well. Hands free turn on is nice when you need to use both hands for another task. Just an arm movement close to your face turns it on. It's so compact it doesn't bump into things and get twisted on your head if your crawling thru a tight crawl space. It doesn't require an "over the head" stap to mess with like larger units. This lamp is lite weight and stays put. It's bright color is easy to find on a table of other tools. I remodel/reconstruct old houses and love this light for that kind of work. I would buy it again if needed and I would buy it again. Thanks Longhorn Tactical! A great company!

Superb Headlamp!

I have only used this headlamp a few days, so the long term durability still remains to be seen, but so far I am impressed!It has all the features of a great lamp. Its got great battery life, excellent number of mode selections, is waterproof, comfortable, not too heavy, and the rotary switch is easy to operate, even with gloves. The hi-viz green color is a huge perk too, since it will make leaving it in an aircraft by mistake much harder.I doubted that I would like the hands free function, but the handful of times I have used it have all been positive. This one will replace my Black Diamond that would eat through batteries.I'm interested to see how the li-polymer battery holds up, especially in the cold.Overall, I would recommend this headlamp to everyone!

You can't go wrong with this great new lamp!

Easy to turn on and off with the nice rotary dial. Gesture sensor seems very easy to use. I was expecting a little more difficulty learning that part. As always, the Fenix quality is the best part. All the modes are easy to use and charging is indicated right on the unit. You can't go wrong with this one!