High Performance Fenix TK40 Cree LED Flashlight
It is not uncommon for a light to last for months on one set of batteries. The only thing that beats this is having a hand crank flashlight. The only problem with hand crank flashlights that I have been able to find is they tend to run quite low in price which I would equate with low quality. However, it is a good idea at least one of those around for just those times your battery flashlight fails you.
One of the best tactical flashlights around is Fenix TK 40. It is one of the brightest lights and one of the toughest and it runs on AAA batteries.
If you’re looking for the brightest flashlight around (and a very fun toy), this is it. I did extensive research on the what people felt was the brightest flashlight on the market. There were no reviews for this one because it’s brand new, but with a lumen rating of 630, how could you get anything brighter. So I bought it and I’ve never regretted it. It has 4 settings and the lowest setting is about equivilant to my 4D maglight. The 2nd setting outshines my 120 lumen Dorcy. The amazing thing about the stream on the highest setting is that the light doesn’t disipate with distance, as most other lights do. For example, I pointed it at a stop sign about 800 feet away and it lit it up like a christmas tree. I don’t know any other flashlight that will do that. We took it camping recently and put it up against my 1M candlelight spotlight, and my suburban’s high beams and it out-shown both. Amazing!
Other notables, it runs off 8AA batteries, but will operate off 4AA batteries with no decrease in light. It has 4 settings, with 4 corresponding strobe functions. The batteries will die on you after about 2 hrs constantly on high, but they’ll last for weeks with normal use on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd light settings. It advertises that it’s completely submersible to 8 feet, but I’ll never do that. It is good to know that it will most likely be perfectly fine in a rain storm though. As far as size, it is a tad big and heavy for a tactical, but I absolutely don’t mind. It feels solid and unbreakable and I like that.
I love this flashlight. Do I need a flashlight of this magnitude, no. Fun to play with though, absolutely. Worth the money I spent on it. . . I don’t know. I suppose it depends on how much you have and are willing to spend. If you simply want the brightest AA flashlight on the market however, this is it.
Specifications:
* Output types: Turbo (630 lumens), high (277 lumens), mid (93 lumens), low (13 lumens)
* Flashing outputs: Strobe, slow flashing, SOS, fast flashing
* Max beam length: 984 feet
* Central light strength: 18,000 candelas
* Impact-resistance: Withstands impact from 1.5 meters
* Waterproof: Yes, to IPX-8 standard
* Bulb: Cree MC-E LED
* Bulb lifespan: 50,000 hours
* Batteries: 8 1.5-volt AA (Ni-MH or alkaline)
* Dimensions: 1.57-inch body diameter, 2.44-inch head diameter, 7.87 inches long
* Weight: 9.38 ounces (not including batteries)
If you’re looking for the brightest flashlight around (and a very fun toy), this is it. I did extensive research on the what people felt was the brightest flashlight on the market. There were no reviews for this one because it’s brand new, but with a lumen rating of 630, how could you get anything brighter. So I bought it and I’ve never regretted it. It has 4 settings and the lowest setting is about equivilant to my 4D maglight. The 2nd setting outshines my 120 lumen Dorcy. The amazing thing about the stream on the highest setting is that the light doesn’t disipate with distance, as most other lights do. For example, I pointed it at a stop sign about 800 feet away and it lit it up like a christmas tree. I don’t know any other flashlight that will do that. We took it camping recently and put it up against my 1M candlelight spotlight, and my suburban’s high beams and it out-shown both. Amazing!
Other notables, it runs off 8AA batteries, but will operate off 4AA batteries with no decrease in light. It has 4 settings, with 4 corresponding strobe functions. The batteries will die on you after about 2 hrs constantly on high, but they’ll last for weeks with normal use on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd light settings. It advertises that it’s completely submersible to 8 feet, but I’ll never do that. It is good to know that it will most likely be perfectly fine in a rain storm though. As far as size, it is a tad big and heavy for a tactical, but I absolutely don’t mind. It feels solid and unbreakable and I like that.
I love this flashlight. Do I need a flashlight of this magnitude, no. Fun to play with though, absolutely. Worth the money I spent on it. . . I don’t know. I suppose it depends on how much you have and are willing to spend. If you simply want the brightest AA flashlight on the market however, this is it.
