Fenix PD36R 1600 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight with Fenix Battery and LumenTac Battery Organizer

Because we travel frequently, having a high-quality flashlight is essential. On our way to the South Pacific, we left the product in its original packaging. We removed the protective tab when we arrived and charged the flashlight for 24 hours, but it did not work. My husband, who is a mechanic, noticed that the battery was completely dead. We attempted to contact the company via email and phone, but received no response! It was a huge letdown. As a result, $100 has been flushed down the toilet. Because of the poor customer service, I do not recommend this company or any of its products.

Alvaro Anthony

| Nov 23, 2021

I want a self-defense weapon that I can take with me wherever I go, including to the doctor's office. I also wanted one that could be used for other types of lighting. As a result, I needed something extremely powerful that could fit in a dress shirt pocket while also not appearing to be a weapon. High lumens are important, but they aren't the only thing that makes a flashlight useful for self-defense. It must also concentrate the light into a single bright spot. This light has a deep, smooth reflector that accomplishes this. The area is also large enough to cover the entire visual field of an attacker. The intensity of the light is enhanced by its color. br>br>The length is just right; if I hold the light up straight in my shirt pocket, it protrudes just a little above the pocket. It's almost hidden if I let it slip diagonally, and no one has mentioned it. It extends an inch and a half from the side of my hand when I hold it in my palm, which is the ideal length for a striking weapon. br>br>With its smooth black finish and gold side switch, it's a lovely light. It has a serrated bezel, which allows it to be used as a striking or scraping weapon. It lacks aggressive crenellation, which can ruin a pocket or frighten staff if pulled out for another purpose. Horizontal grooves make up the knurling, which is the best pattern for keeping it from slipping out of my grip if I do strike with it. br>br>A classic recommendation for a self-defense flashlight is that it be simple to use and that it turn on at maximum intensity with a focused spot, rather than accidentally switching to non-fighting modes like SOS or low light. One approach is to use a light with only one mode and no variable focus. The light is then only useful for self-dense or long-range vision. Other lights have multiple modes and start out bright, but if you press the switch again, it switches to the lowest intensity. Some lights require complex programs to turn on and remain in the desired mode. This light simply returns to the last mode it was in, and it will not switch to another mode unless you press the side switch. If you hold down the side switch, it will go into a disorienting strobe pattern. br>br>Woah, that was a long review. I hope it comes in handy for someone.

Colette Thomas

| Nov 20, 2021

br>NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 11 MONTHSbr> It's still as good as new. The most excellent flashlight I've ever purchased. br>br>Flashlights are one of my favorite things - I have no idea why this is the case. Each new one gets a lanyard, which I hang with the others from a peg hanger. I enjoy being able to grab one on the fly, dash outside, and shine a light on something that requires immediate attention. And when the object is close by, on the other side of the lawn or across the street, I want to be able to see it clearly. When new batteries were added a few weeks ago, I HATE clicking a flashlight and getting very dim or no light at all. br> I've tried a few others, but this is by far the best. I got it on July 1st, and it took a lot longer than I anticipated for a first-time charge - Perhaps a day or two. The brightness and distance, on the other hand, are spectacular. According to the Fenix website, the turbo setting produces 1600 lumens at a distance of just over 900 feet. I haven't taken any measurements, but it appears to be accurate. It has a lot of light. It is waterproof for 30 minutes under water at a depth of 6 feet and drop proof from a height of 5 feet, according to Fenix. At turbo, I've used it several times. and for about 45 minutes on a medium setting, with the battery indicator still showing as strong. On turbo, the body heats up quickly, but that's due to the normal heat dissipation of LEDs in aluminum. br> The only feature I wish it lacked is a turbo brightness setting with a narrow beam. But this is my first Fenix, so I'll keep an eye out for it the next time I'm out, and I highly recommend it.

Landry Richardson

| Jun 09, 2021

So far, it appears to be working properly, but I recently had another Fenix flashlight, which was nearly new and had been used sparingly, stop working. So now I have to spend money to send it to Fenix after paying $60 for it and only using it maybe 7 times, it was the model RC05, lets just hope that the warrantee department treats me right, and lets hope that this model pd36r does too, or I'll be done with Fenix, out of 8 different flashlights I own, it doesn't show well when the second most expensive one from a top maker quits with nearly no use, while a couple cheap china made So you pounced on me at an inopportune moment to inquire about my thoughts.

Messiah FitzGerald

| Feb 22, 2021

In my opinion, this isn't worth $100. I believe Astrolux makes two nicer lights for half the price; they're very bright, and the deer I saw at 60 yards were a little embarrassed by them! Personally, I would not purchase it again, but it is acceptable. One thing I didn't care for was the fact that the side switch is fairly flat, and I couldn't find it quickly when I needed it, whether I was wearing gloves or not. The end switch and the side switch are useful to me.

Mckenna Arroyo

| Aug 30, 2021

When needed, the light can be extremely bright, and I was able to see details in the distance that I couldn't see with other lights. It's great that the light is rechargeable, but it would be even better if you could use batteries instead of the charger because it takes a long time to charge fully. When I really want to see what's going on in the woods, I turn to this light.

Cynthia Pearce

| Sep 15, 2021