The function of a flashlight is to see better. But for a flashlight to function better, it pays to listen. That was the Fenix goal in setting out to elevate an already robust lineup of flashlights and headlamps: Hear out the user. Listen to feedback, learn what matters, and apply design decisions based on daily field use to deliver on real-world demands.
The result is the RENEGADE line, built specifically to meet a collective U.S. customer base asking for simpler, more compact, and higher-performing lights. The line is highlighted by the LD30 RENEGADE — a compact flashlight designed with the ability to tail-stand — as well as the LD31 RENEGADE, the brand’s brightest EDC flashlight (under 5 inches).
And to answer the requests from outdoor adventurers for brighter red light, the HM55R RENEGADE headlamp offers three red modes, including a max 70 lumens that surprises users.
Those red light modes, coupled with outstanding brightness from an independently controlled spotlight and floodlight, certainly helped win over GJ Editor Sean McCoy. He named the HM55R RENEGADE the best headlamp of 2026, and “among the best I’ve ever tested on a small headlamp.”
Credit that red light, which throws to an incredible range of 43 feet, allowing “you to hike or do many camp chores while maintaining night vision. Ultimately, the red light won me over.”
Explore the leveled-up RENEGADE line of streamlined, pocket-sized powerhouses, priced lower than you might expect for rugged and intuitive lights that pack the performance.
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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE Headlamp
We named the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE the Best Overall Headlamp in our recent roundup, unseating a long-term competitor.
“For pure output and long battery life in the $75 price range, the HM55R Renegade can’t be beat,” wrote one tester. The brightness of the red light (70 lumens max) and the glove-friendly operation switch were other features that put it at the top of the list.
The HM55R uses a triple-LED to create an independent focused 1,200-lumen spotlight, a wide-area floodlight, and the aforementioned red light. The HM55R RENEGADE is powered by a rechargeable 18650 battery and can run for 6.5 hours with the spotlight set on high.
Extremely compact and durable, weighing only 3.7 ounces and rated IP68 waterproof, this headlamp is the perfect choice for those wanting the best balance of portability and performance.
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Fenix LD30 RENEGADE Flashlight
The LD30 RENEGADE is a compact, ultra-rugged EDC flashlight that delivers a max 1,800 lumens from a frame measuring just 4.58 inches. Weighing only 4.16 ounces with the battery, it provides an exceptional power-to-weight ratio built for everyday carry.
The LD30 features six lighting modes controlled by a tactical tail switch for activation and a side switch for brightness. When you need immediate power, a long hold on the side switch engages Instant Turbo, which bypasses all other brightness levels, delivering the full 1,800 lumens instantly.
Packed full of useful design features, this flashlight’s U-shaped tail design lets it stand on its own, or you can use the two-way pocket clip to mount it on a hat brim. The manual lockout switch allows you to lock the light from accidental activation without the need to remember complicated tap sequences.
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Fenix LD31 RENEGADE Flashlight
Delivering a staggering 3,200 max lumens from a frame that measures less than 5 inches, the Fenix LD31 RENEGADE Flashlight is an unsuspecting addition to the RENEGADE line as the light that now constitutes Fenix’s most powerful EDC flashlight.
The durable, hard-anodized, aluminum-alloy body is powered by a 6,000mAh 21700 battery, allowing the LD31 flashlight to illuminate up to 1,165 feet, running on High (800 lumens) for nearly 4 hours, and on Eco mode for more than 84 hours. Plus, the battery can be used as a power bank to fuel other small devices.
True to the RENEGADE standard, the LD31 prioritizes mechanical certainty over software noise. Like the LD30, it features six lighting modes — including the Instant Turbo bypass and a physical manual lockout switch to prevent accidental activation.
Weighing just 5.78 ounces, including the battery, the light’s utility is rounded out with a two-way pocket clip and a U-shaped tail design for stable tail-standing.
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Bright, Rugged, Simple Performance
See for yourself how everyday user demands shaped the now ever-reliable line of Fenix RENEGADE Lights, highlighted by our top-ranked HM55R RENEGADE Headlamp, the compact and dependable LD30 RENEGADE Flashlight, plus the power-packing LD31 RENEGADE Flashlight.
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