Used my HM61r to get more focused light on a solar battery box project I'm plugging away on. Plus the ensuing reorganization and sorting of tools back into the tool chest. Day before used the UC35 to see my way around a reclaimed lumber/antique-y type store. Overall a solid purchase imo :D
Not sure if it's the "best" way, but I've been charging my NiMH with an Opus BT-C3400 hooked up to a battery box and Powerfilm solar panel. A bit more complicated than that, but I got most of my configuration from OH8STN on youtube.
He's mainly talking about how you can use solar as a way to...
I picked up the Fenix HM61r last week after a lengthy power outage (thought that a headlamp would be more convenient when I'm using the light for an extended period).
So far so good, and it has a red mode too.
One word of warning is you can go into red mode when the light is off, but it goes...