Tough LED Flashlight

Can anyone suggest a tough AA led flashlight. I work alot at night and need a light that can take some abuse. Thanks in advance

Eagletac P20A2 MkII.

Nap.

Fenix TK20.

JoVo said:

Fenix TK20.

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+1. Yes! Fenix TK20!
@chaco, Fenix TK20 is a 2 x AA light, hope you can still find one... :thumbsup:

A light (and especially a twisty one) where the tube is rubbing against a PCB thin layer in the head for contact doesn't read "tough" in my book.

Nap.

The TK20 probably can survive being rolled over by a tank, but good luck finding one. If you don't need to roll over it, the Fenix E20, E21 and LD25 are all very sturdy and pretty much what is supposed to replace the TK20.

The TK40, TK41 and TK45 are also very, very tough flashlights, check this thread out.

Tough AA means Peak El Capitan SS in my book.

+1 on the Fenix LD25. I've dropped mine onto the garage floor many times, used it in the rain and snow, and once accidently dropped it in the snow and ran over it with a running 2 stage snow blower which blew it out 20 feet into a snow bank. It still works fine (though it is a little scratched up at this point). I use it for my beater light and it always works no matter how much I abuse it. It has a decent neutral tint, good brightness levels, and is decently bright. A good mix between flood and throw.

I clicked on this to recommend the TK20 as well, but you have a lot of good suggestions and information already.

Napalm said:

A light (and especially a twisty one) where the tube is rubbing against a PCB thin layer in the head for contact doesn't read "tough" in my book.

Nap.

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That means E01 is not though?

vali said:

That means E01 is not though?

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To put it politely, I think it will last a long time if you don't operate it too frequently.

Nap.

The capitan is no longer available i think so what is The repalcement for it from peak ?

jabe1 said:

Tough AA means Peak El Capitan SS in my book.

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Cataract said:

The TK20 probably can survive being rolled over by a tank,...

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At this point we need the original poster to clarify what he means by "abuse": operating the light frequently or running tanks over it? If the later, then I retract my initial recommendation and propose a stainless steel Xeno Cube instead.

nap.

marinemaster said:

The capitan is no longer available i think so what is The repalcement for it from peak ?

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The El Capitan is available through RMSK. This model is in current production, and replaced the Kilimanjaro.

chaco said:

Can anyone suggest a tough AA led flashlight. I work alot at night and need a light that can take some abuse. Thanks in advance

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If you want a REALLY tough light I'd recommend one of the safety rated, drop test rated, waterproof, plastic bodied lights.

Underwater Kinetics, Streamlight, and Pelican are U.S. manufacturers that offer a wide variety of safety rated lights. These lights are used by firefighters, rescue personnel, and similar occupations where lives may depend on a functioning light.

A few of my favorites:

Streamlight:
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Streamlight_Survivor_LED_Flashlight_90540_90541.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Streamlight_ProPolymer_4AA_LUXEON_LED_Flashlight.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Streamlight_2AA_LED_ProPolymer_Flashlight.php

Underwater Kinetics:
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Underwater_Kinetics_UK_4AA_eLED_CPO_14431_14439_14457_14459.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Underwater_Kinetics_UK_3AA_eLED_CPO_10001_10022_10005_10024.php

Pelican:
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Pelican_Stealthlite_RECOIL_LED_Flashlight.php

The Pelican and Underwater Kinetics models are made in USA, the Streamlight models are assembled in USA. All have lifetime warranties.

I've owned and used various models of the lights listed above for years and can attest that they are very tough lights.

Mine have been dropped, slammed into metal and rock, stepped on, and submerged without any failures. One of my Streamlight 4AAs was accidently backed over by a car on a cement driveway - scuffed up the case pretty good, but no loss of functionality.

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Make it 3xAA and you can add this to the list:

http://www.barbolight.com/products/143-b04-nautico.aspx

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Quark lights by 4Sevens can take a beating.

Also, don't overlook the humble LED Mini Maglite.

+1 Peak El Capitan

Thanks everyone for the great info! In response to how the light will be used, I work a evenings in a maintenance evironment and the light will be turned off and on alot and just generally be used in a rough environment. Thanks again for all of your help!

GeoBruin said:

+1 Peak El Capitan

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+2 Peak El Capitan in stainless steel, shown below a 1AAA Peak Eiger in the photo.