Extreme test of Terralux LightStar300

Hi, members of CPF. I am Sutjipto, a flashaholic from Bekasi, Indonesia. I was a member of CPF with username of sutjipto88 before CPF server crashed.

Several months ago, I conducted several extreme test on Terralux LightStar300.

Terralux LightStar300 Packaging

Terralux LightStar300 arrived in a plastic blister complete with 2 AA alkaline batteries ready for action.

SUBMERSIBLE TEST

Terralux and its companion Fenix E21 are submersed into water.. Both flashlights passed the test successfully.

DROP TEST

Terralux is impact resistant from height of 1.5 m.. After 3 drops, X brand flashlight has a broken reflector while Terralux's reflector stays intact.

CRUSH TEST


Terralux was run over by Daihatsu Terios a 1600 kg SUV. Please notice that Terralux lens and reflector are OK. :thumbsup:

FROZEN TEST

I submersed Terralux and put it into freezer (low mode 100 Lumen can stay on for 24 hours using a set of 2 AA alkaline batteries).. Enough time for making an ice block. :laughing:

BOILING TEST

Terralux was submersed into boiling water.. :twothumbs

TAIL STANDING

Terralux can tail stand.. Ceiling bounce is one of my favourite method of using flashlight.


Test proven Terralux and still functions perfectly.

I do not own a digital SLR camera, so I cannot post a good beamshot.. All I can say is.. High mode of 300 LED Lumen is brighter than standard motorcycle headlight.

Pro:
* Easily available AA batteries
* Strong body construction
* Can tail stand
* Flood beam pattern thanks to orange peel reflector, excellent for close work
* Anti-roll body design
* Detachable pocket clip
* Reasonable runtime:
Low mode (100 LED Lumen) 24 hours
High mode (300 LED Lumen) 3 hours
* Recessed clickie prevents accidental activation

Con:
* No lock out feature
* Lens without AR coating

Hope you enjoy reading this review.. Thanks

Sorry for the watermark on the photos.. I sell flashlights in Indonesia (hobby turns into small business ) and that's how I protect copyright of my photos. Thanks.


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A friend of mine, Mrs. Camelia from Surabaya, also conducted a crush test out of curiosity.. :laughing:
She run over the flashlight with her Toyota Rush.


Body of the flashlight after being run over by Toyota Rush. Only several minor scratches. :twothumbs

I had a Terralux Lightstar 80 and I can testify that it had a very strong body. I really don't need another light but my previous experience with Terralux says that I'd love to have a Lightstar 300 too. Thanks for these attracting tests. We get many lights but all we need is a light we can trust and that uses regular batteries for those emergency situations. I guess this will make a great backpackers light.