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Fenix TK40 Passaround
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whoo hoo!....can't wait
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+1.
I know that after handling this light that this is going to wind up costing me money!
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Okay, here is the order for the passaround:
-- FLIX
- FLIX (Here Now!
) - crm3137
- Bruceter
- barberfobic1992
- Katdaddy
- Garrett Schmidt
- Josh K
- lazerboy2000
- Sharp Eye
- tonym
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Wow, wouldn't you know it!?! As soon as this light arrived, nights and evenings got really busy! I managed to take it on a neighborhood walk with my wife on Friday. Despite it's large size, if fit discreetly in the tool pocket on my carpenter's jeans.
I used it to light up the nearby hills and my wife, who is immune to all of my gadget-geekiness, remarked "That's a great flashlight!" I must say it really lit up things quite well.
The light looks like it takes 2 D-Cell batteries rather than the eight AAs it really contains. The head is substantially smaller than the one on my D-Cell Mag Light and the body is slightly thicker.
Here is the TK40 with other flashlights in FLIX's bag of tricks. Starting at the top left is the new OLight M30, the Fenix TK40 and my old Mag 4D. On the right is a Mag Solitaire, Fenix LD10 and my current EDC, the Nitecore Extreme Infinity.
Uses - To me, this light would make a nice truck or camp light. It is too big for civilian EDC. It would make a nice duty light for law enforcement/security. In this regard, I actually would have preferred the clicky to be up near the head, rather on the tailcap. After years of using a 4D Mag for illumination and (alleged) head thumping, holding the light by the head and still having switch access is much more natural for me.
Brightness - Okay, the TK40 is bright. It is rated at 630 lumens and appears to be slightly brighter than the M30 which is rated at 700 lumens. (That may be with 4 batteries and the extension tube, not the three CR123s I had on hand.)
I'm not sure what the state of charge was on the batteries when storl shipped them to me, so I used them as they were. It was really nice that he included rechargable batteries and a charger for us as part of this passaround.
I feel bad that I kept the light as long as I have, especially since I'm supposed to be overseeing this passaround. I'll get in the mail to crm3137 today.
-- FLIX
I used it to light up the nearby hills and my wife, who is immune to all of my gadget-geekiness, remarked "That's a great flashlight!" I must say it really lit up things quite well.
The light looks like it takes 2 D-Cell batteries rather than the eight AAs it really contains. The head is substantially smaller than the one on my D-Cell Mag Light and the body is slightly thicker.
Here is the TK40 with other flashlights in FLIX's bag of tricks. Starting at the top left is the new OLight M30, the Fenix TK40 and my old Mag 4D. On the right is a Mag Solitaire, Fenix LD10 and my current EDC, the Nitecore Extreme Infinity.
Uses - To me, this light would make a nice truck or camp light. It is too big for civilian EDC. It would make a nice duty light for law enforcement/security. In this regard, I actually would have preferred the clicky to be up near the head, rather on the tailcap. After years of using a 4D Mag for illumination and (alleged) head thumping, holding the light by the head and still having switch access is much more natural for me.
Brightness - Okay, the TK40 is bright. It is rated at 630 lumens and appears to be slightly brighter than the M30 which is rated at 700 lumens. (That may be with 4 batteries and the extension tube, not the three CR123s I had on hand.)
I'm not sure what the state of charge was on the batteries when storl shipped them to me, so I used them as they were. It was really nice that he included rechargable batteries and a charger for us as part of this passaround.
I feel bad that I kept the light as long as I have, especially since I'm supposed to be overseeing this passaround. I'll get in the mail to crm3137 today.
-- FLIX
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Awesome! I'm anxious.
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They were probably a little depleted. I included ones that I had used in display lights at a recent gun show, so they had some use, but were not completely gone yet. I charge mine at home in a Lacrosse BC900, so they started out with more charge than the included charger will give them.
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630 lumens with AAs, nice, i may have to snag one of those... :thumbup:
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i am forth on the list, so i dont think this will be a problem, but i will be out of town for about a week starting on sunday.
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I'm third on the list, let me know if you want me to hold on to it untill you get back in town. (If the timing works out that you might receive it while your out of town)
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I'll chime in since I recently picked one up (from Storl no less
). I've been using Eneloops in mine and they are holding strong after 4 weeks of use; I used it about every night illuminating my backyard...only for 5-10 minutes, sometimes longer. The Eneloops have held up really well and I would highly recommend a slow-discharge NiMH type of battery unless you want to go the expensive route and run lithiums in it. My concern for alkaline is that if you leave the batteries in too long, like when you deploy to Iraq or Afghansitan
...they can and will leak, messing up your prized LED lights; don't as me how I know
I was planning on rotating the Eneloops, but the current ones are still running strong in the TK40.
Another great feature about this light (and others with a base to stand upright) is that you can used it like a room lantern when standing on its end. Even on low, it lights up the whole living room enough to actually work...you need the next level of brightness to read, but that depends on the size of your room.
I will say it's hard to use in a neighborhood because it is almost too bright and could disturb those around you
Good to hear other reviews on the pass around.
ROCK6
). I've been using Eneloops in mine and they are holding strong after 4 weeks of use; I used it about every night illuminating my backyard...only for 5-10 minutes, sometimes longer. The Eneloops have held up really well and I would highly recommend a slow-discharge NiMH type of battery unless you want to go the expensive route and run lithiums in it. My concern for alkaline is that if you leave the batteries in too long, like when you deploy to Iraq or Afghansitan...they can and will leak, messing up your prized LED lights; don't as me how I knowI was planning on rotating the Eneloops, but the current ones are still running strong in the TK40.
Another great feature about this light (and others with a base to stand upright) is that you can used it like a room lantern when standing on its end. Even on low, it lights up the whole living room enough to actually work...you need the next level of brightness to read, but that depends on the size of your room.
I will say it's hard to use in a neighborhood because it is almost too bright and could disturb those around you
Good to hear other reviews on the pass around.
ROCK6
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So, how did you manage it so that it showed up within 10 mins. of me finishing up the loading of the camping gear?
I only have time for a couple of quick thoughts on the light right now.
I like this light a lot. From the size of it, to the way you change the levels, to the brightness. Oh yea, the brightness. Boy is this thing bright.
Unfortunatly, we were camped in a narrow valley with people on both sides. I wasn't able to try out the throw to much, didn't want to disturb the neighbors.
I am very impressed with this light !
I'll post some pics and more thoughts later.
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I'm glad it made it to you Bruce! After reading your post, I was pulling for your postman :thumbup:
I was really excited about getting in on this passaround. My experience with decent flashlights has been limited to a few sizes of Mag lights, a SureFire 6P LED, a Brinkmann knock-off, and the Petzl line of headlamps. Ive never used or handled a flashlight like the Fenix TK 40; opening the box was like getting a birthday present (and my 40th was on the 28th)!
At first the packaging for the light itself seemed like overkill but it ensures your new light comes to you with the bulb intact. I did not get a pic but it is a small plastic box that encases the light. It fit well in the side pocket of my truck door. The light itself seems of high quality. The threads were all tight, smooth, and consistent and it was easy to dis-assemble. The plastic battery carrier has some tabs on it that might be a bit suspect however.
The fit in the hand was comfortable for me, fat like a D-cell light. I too thought it odd that such a large light would have the switch on the tail but it was smooth in and out of different pockets. Im sure its more waterproof and compact without a side switch but Im no engineer. Adjusting the output with the clicky switch was unfamiliar at first, but the manual was helpful. I didnt hook it up, but the supplied lanyard and shoulder strap are a nice addition.
As for use, this light is impressive. The settings are well spaced and the available power for a light with AAs is incredible! Even with 8 AAs, I still didnt think of the TK 40 as heavy. Its quite entertaining to point the light at something and click through the modes. I dont know if I would want to carry it on a long backpack trip but it would be great for car camping or short trips. We had the most fun with it staying up late and spotlighting coyotes (sorry, the point-and-shoot pics didnt turn out). I was able to light up most of an acre+ size field with the turbo mode; the yotes were sure surprised!
Here are some mode sequence pics from inside my barn; the targeted area is probably about 75 feet away. The lowest (3 lumens) mode wouldnt reach:
Its interesting to watch the post light up next to me as the output increases.
Some more from outside, these are about 125 feet from the lit area.
These are similar shots with my SureFire 6P (93 lumens vs. 80). These pics make me really want the TK40! I thought my 6P was bright . . . I had no idea . . . the TK40 is an awesome flashlight and has been added to my wish list.
I would like to thank FLIX and storl for making this passaround happen and for including the batteries. I would also like to point out storls website/store, http://www.goinggear.com/ particularly the Fenix portion which is far easier to understand than the Fenix site.
I was really excited about getting in on this passaround. My experience with decent flashlights has been limited to a few sizes of Mag lights, a SureFire 6P LED, a Brinkmann knock-off, and the Petzl line of headlamps. Ive never used or handled a flashlight like the Fenix TK 40; opening the box was like getting a birthday present (and my 40th was on the 28th)!
At first the packaging for the light itself seemed like overkill but it ensures your new light comes to you with the bulb intact. I did not get a pic but it is a small plastic box that encases the light. It fit well in the side pocket of my truck door. The light itself seems of high quality. The threads were all tight, smooth, and consistent and it was easy to dis-assemble. The plastic battery carrier has some tabs on it that might be a bit suspect however.
The fit in the hand was comfortable for me, fat like a D-cell light. I too thought it odd that such a large light would have the switch on the tail but it was smooth in and out of different pockets. Im sure its more waterproof and compact without a side switch but Im no engineer. Adjusting the output with the clicky switch was unfamiliar at first, but the manual was helpful. I didnt hook it up, but the supplied lanyard and shoulder strap are a nice addition.
As for use, this light is impressive. The settings are well spaced and the available power for a light with AAs is incredible! Even with 8 AAs, I still didnt think of the TK 40 as heavy. Its quite entertaining to point the light at something and click through the modes. I dont know if I would want to carry it on a long backpack trip but it would be great for car camping or short trips. We had the most fun with it staying up late and spotlighting coyotes (sorry, the point-and-shoot pics didnt turn out). I was able to light up most of an acre+ size field with the turbo mode; the yotes were sure surprised!
Here are some mode sequence pics from inside my barn; the targeted area is probably about 75 feet away. The lowest (3 lumens) mode wouldnt reach:
Its interesting to watch the post light up next to me as the output increases.
Some more from outside, these are about 125 feet from the lit area.
These are similar shots with my SureFire 6P (93 lumens vs. 80). These pics make me really want the TK40! I thought my 6P was bright . . . I had no idea . . . the TK40 is an awesome flashlight and has been added to my wish list.
I would like to thank FLIX and storl for making this passaround happen and for including the batteries. I would also like to point out storls website/store, http://www.goinggear.com/ particularly the Fenix portion which is far easier to understand than the Fenix site.