 This is the Phoenix HM65R DT head torch. It's built specifically for trail running so let's check it out. Before we go any further, Phoenix did send Victoria and I this head torch to test out. However, they haven't seen this video before you and they haven't told me what to say. So what are the things that we're looking for when we're going to buy a trail running head torch? Well for me, the main things are how bright is the beam and how long does the battery last? Secondary considerations might be how heavy is it? How comfortable is it to wear and how easy is it to operate? Well we'll be trying to answer all those questions in this video. Let's start with the beam. Just how bright is this head torch? Well with the HM65R DT Phoenix have introduced the dual beam system. Two spotlights. One is a bright white light and one is a warm white light. The idea being that the white light provides that very wide very bright floodlight that we're all very familiar with. Whereas the warm white light provides a narrower more targeted beam which helps to cut through dusty trails and mist. You can use both spotlights at the same time or because they both have individual on-off switches you can use them separately. Each spot also has three brightness settings. Press and hold the on-off switch to turn the beam on and then a short press cycles through the low, medium and high brightness settings. Obviously the brighter you have each spot the more that will impact battery life. With the bright light on its full beam you will get 1500 lumens of brightness. That'll last you about four hours but it'll stretch 170 meters into the distance. The mid-range setting gives you 400 lumens that'll last you around 12 hours of runtime and it'll stretch 96 meters into the distance. And on its lowest setting you'll get 130 lumens that will stretch 55 meters out and it will last you a full 24 hours. The warm white light on its brightest setting will give you 400 lumens of brightness. It will stretch out 92 meters into the distance and it'll last for 12 hours. You get 130 lumens over 24 hours with 50 meters of distance on the mid-range setting and an incredible 300 hours of runtime on the lowest setting. It'll give you five lumens and stretch around nine or ten meters into the distance for those emergency situations. Now with two spotlights and three brightness settings for each spotlight you can set up the torch in various configurations and it's impossible to tell exactly how long the battery will last in each of those configurations. Thankfully the battery can be recharged with a USB port on the back of the head torch but you can also swap out the battery for a spare. And you can also check out how much charge you've got left with the four blue indicator lights on the top of the torch. The HM65RDT is made of a magnesium alloy which Phoenix claim is 30% lighter than using an aluminium alloy. The wide headband does create a very comfortable fit although it is still very obvious that all the weight is at the front of the torch. However I didn't ever feel like the head torch was going to slip down and fall over my face. And the sport fit system that Phoenix have developed is super easy and super convenient to use. Simply pull the button out at the back of the band and that will loosen the head torch. Then push the button back in and twist to tighten. Now I prefer to have the button at the back of my head but you can easily just move the spots around like this and have the button at the side for ease of access. Weighing in at around 100g including the battery it's by no means the lightest head torch I've ever worn but it's certainly not heavy and it's definitely not uncomfortable. One feature I think is absolutely fantastic about this head torch is the ability to electronically lock it to prevent it accidentally coming on in your bag. Pressing and holding the two on-off buttons on the top of the torch will electronically lock the torch and it will not turn on until you press and hold those two buttons again. It is IP68 rated which means you can submerge it in up to 2 meters of water and it will be absolutely fine. And despite it being made of that lightweight magnesium alloy it is shock resistant to 2 meters as well which means it can fall off your head onto the rocks and it will likely be okay. It'll also work in temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees and up to 45 degrees Celsius which means it's good for almost all but the most extreme conditions. So far I have been mighty impressed with the HM65RDT dual spot lighting system. It's really bright and it has managed to illuminate the trails in front of me really well. I am really looking forward to testing it out over a full night and perhaps two full nights at the 100 mile UTMB race in Chamonix. Please do come and have a look at the Phoenix light stand. It will be at the UTMB Expo in Chamonix. Come and check out the head torch for yourself the HM65RDT. It will be at the Phoenix stand in Chamonix. Thank you very much to Phoenix Light for sponsoring today's video. If you've enjoyed it then please do consider subscribing to the channel for plenty more product reviews and all the usual race footage. And if you are in the market for a new waterproof jacket then have a look at this video right here and we will see you on the start line next time. Take care everyone. Bye bye.