Monster LED

aL01 · Jun 30, 2010

I'm thinking about getting another torch, and have been looking at the Fenix TK40 and TK45

Who has the best price with or without a disount code?

Also, can anyone recommend a comparable flashlight that runs on AA batts and has the equivalent lumens-

Thanks-

Locoboy5150 · Jun 30, 2010

There really are no comparable lights to the TK40 and TK45 that operate on AA batteries as far as performance and build quality are concerned. The closest things that I can think of are the iTP A6 and the Sunwayled M40A as both are very powerful lights powered by AA batteries. Note that I haven't had the chance to hold an M40A yet so I'm not sure how it compares to my TK40.

Edit: The cheapest place that I can find both the TK40 and TK45 is at Camp Smarter.

http://www.campsmarter.com/fx-tk40b.html

http://www.campsmarter.com/fx-tk45.html

Note that the TK45 is very new on the market so there isn't a lot of comparison shopping available yet. It also is not in stock at the moment at Camp Smarter.

Jimdo · Jun 30, 2010

If you want a true "Monster LED" get the Olight SR-90. It is an absolute Beast! Makes all the other monsters look like gremlins, by comparison....

Locoboy5150 · Jun 30, 2010

Hehe, sure for that price the Olight SR-90 had *better* be all that and more!

The original poster was looking for AA powered lights, hence I didn't mention the SR-90.

If this thread is really going to go that monster route, I'd suggest getting an HID spotlight like I did for $90 and pocketing the additional $300+ that the SR-90 would have cost or using it to buy more flashlights. An HID spotlight probably won't out throw an SR-90, but when it comes to throw distance versus dollars, it cannot be beat.

I'm certainly not knocking the SR-90 as it is an extremely nice light, but when dollars are factored into the equation and let's be honest, in this present economy and job market they *always* must be considered, it's just not all that cost effective...to me anyway. As always your mileage may vary.

kramer5150 · Jun 30, 2010

Locoboy5150 said:
Hehe, sure for that price the Olight SR-90 had *better* be all that and more! The original poster was looking for AA powered lights, hence I didn't mention the SR-90.

If this thread is really going to go that monster route, I'd suggest getting an HID spotlight like I did for $90 and pocketing the additional $300+ that the SR-90 would have cost or using it to buy more flashlights. An HID spotlight probably won't out throw an SR-90, but when it comes to throw distance versus dollars, it cannot be beat.

I'm certainly not knocking the SR-90 as it is an extremely nice light, but when dollars are factored into the equation and let's be honest, in this present economy and job market they *always* must be considered, it's just not all that cost effective...to me anyway. As always your mileage may vary.

FWIW... any HID that out-throws the Stanley 35W will out-throw the SR-90. The center hot spot of the Stanley out throws the SR-90 but just a bit.

Noctis · Jun 30, 2010

I wonder if those Maglite Mods running an SST-90 on Eneloop AAs count?

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/273748

It runs on AAs, it uses an LED, and it's a monster.

Locoboy5150 · Jul 7, 2010

Locoboy5150 said:
The cheapest place that I can find both the TK40 and TK45 is at Camp Smarter.

http://www.campsmarter.com/fx-tk40b.html

http://www.campsmarter.com/fx-tk45.html

When I posted the above information, Camp Smarter had very low prices for both the TK40 and the TK45. They were in the $130 - $135 price range. Now I notice that they are back up to the $150 range on their website with some mention that "MAP pricing" is in effect. I sure hope that Camp Smarter honors the lower prices in case any one ordered earlier before the prices went up.

Paul_in_Maryland · Jul 29, 2010

Don't forget the 6xAA, 650-lumen Wolf Eyes AK6.

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