TERRALUX TLE-300M-EX vs Fenix TK35

[immax01]

First off, CPF has been very interesting to lurk for the past few weeks. I've learned a lot from all of you, and have been inspired by your collections.

I am in need of a large thrower. After last week's hurricane Irene, I realized that I need something that can illuminate a small area, as far away as possible, to monitor for flooding. (at least that's what i'll tell my wife why im buying a $100 light.)😀

I have a 3D Mag that i am considering dropping a TERRALUX TLE-300M-EX into it. BatteryJunction sells a kit that transforms the 3D into a rechargeable NIMH pack. I would like to not have to buy batteries for this light, if i have the option to charge it.
700 Lumens
$104.00

OR

I am considering the TK35 or something similar.
820 Lumens
$109.95

I can't decide what would be a better option for me. I'd actually prefer to spend $70-$90 if you guys can suggest an equivalent alternative in that price range. Thanks.

 

[StarHalo]

Bear in mind that either of these lights will throw a hotspot at least a hundred yards, so if you're only monitoring flooding in your backyard, they're serious overkill. The Fenix is the better deal just because it's a better all around light; the TerraLux has a broad spot beam that would work well for your application, but the Fenix can also be turned down and used as a house light, and its huge spill beam is very useful for everyday tasks.

If you actually need to monitor a very large area, this $70, 35 watt HID will throw a beam up to a half mile away and light entire hillsides, but it's too bright for any suburban situation.

 

[ebow86]

Boy, seems like there's an unusually large amount of threads started up regarding upgrading maglite's with LED dropin's.

 

[Jash]

I'd actually prefer to spend $70-$90 if you guys can suggest an equivalent alternative in that price range. Thanks.

I'd wander over to the Marketplace and keep your eyes open for a used TK40/30. Sure they don't throw as far as the newer TK's with an XM-L, but they still rock as far as output goes and have a nice wide hotspot capable of lighting up anything within 100 metres quite well.

I own lights with more output and better throw, but it still brings a smile to my face when I turn the TK40 on to turbo mode.

 

[my#1hobby]

Boy, seems like there's an unusually large amount of threads started up regarding upgrading maglite's with LED dropin's.

:laughing:haha I was just thinking the same thing. I think I saw 4 or 5 threads on Mag dropins today. Three of them have under 4 posts.... I think we need to unleash some CPF knowledge on these guys with their Mags.😎

I would go with the TK35, it's an awesome light! I have both the Mag W/ the TLE-300 and the TK35, and I would hands down recommend it over the Mag.

 

[Monocrom]

As someone who owns both . . . TK35 all the way. Not even close!

If I lost the TerraLux or broke it, I wouldn't give a $#!%.

My TK35? I'd replace it before you could blink an eye. That's how big the difference is.