Recommend me a replacement for Thrunite TN12 (2016)

D6859

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Hi,

I've been off from flashlight collecting and this community for a while, so I need your advice for my next flashlight purchase.

I bought Thrunite TN12 (2016 edition) during the autumn of 2015. Don't let the number mislead you, it was released 2015. It's been a trustworthy companion and I've carried it almost every day for the last 4 years. Unfortunately I've dropped it so many times, the glass has finally broken. I cannot trust it to hold water which has been required a couple of times during the years. Also, I think the LED might have lost some of it's power. Is it possible?

It seems Thrunite have updated the LED in the model to XP-L and the version number is going in v6 already so some development has happened there.

So, my questions are
a) should I buy one more TN12
b) or can you recommend another model?

Requirements for recommendations:
- clicky tail switch
- neutral or warm light
- 18650 battery
- max output of ~1000 lm
- IP68
- 3-5 modes (incl. firefly mode)
- no PWM
- price < 80€
- compact size (= I should be able to carry it in my pocket)


Thank you!

Ps. Here's a picture of what happens to a flashlight if you carry it for 4 years in your pocket.

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D6859

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I reserve second post for my additional notes:

- IIRC the best options available by 2015 were Thrunite TN12, Fenix PD35 and Nitecore P12. Has the table changed? Are there new players?

- Sorry mods, forgot we had whole subforum for recommendations :whistle:

- I also asked Thrunite if they provide spare parts. I could try and replace the lense on my own.
-- Thrunite replied to me and they are sending me a new lense for free. Have to appreciate their customer service :)
 
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archimedes

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Welcome back !

Since your thread request is so specific, I have moved it to the Recommend subforum, and left a brief redirect tag.
 

LetThereBeLight!

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She needs to be retired, when you get your new light, to the Museum of Weather Worn and Trustworthy Lights, what character!
 

D6859

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Thrunite replied to my email and they are now sending me a replacement lense for the light :)

I also ordered Fenix PD35 v2.0 as a secondary flashlight in case I cannot fix the TN12.
 

Lou Minescence

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Thrunite replied to my email and they are now sending me a replacement lense for the light :)

I also ordered Fenix PD35 v2.0 as a secondary flashlight in case I cannot fix the TN12.

I lost my first generation TN12. The closest replacement I found was the PD35 so I bought one too. The PD35 is a nice light but I like the twist head of my old TN12 better. I find my PD35 strobing because the sensitive side switch got touched.
 

D6859

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I lost my first generation TN12. The closest replacement I found was the PD35 so I bought one too. The PD35 is a nice light but I like the twist head of my old TN12 better. I find my PD35 strobing because the sensitive side switch got touched.

Do you mean PD35 v1 or v2 ?
 

D6859

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PD35 V2 is what I replaced my first gen Thrunite TN12 with.

I replaced my first gen TN12 with second gen TN12 so the leap now from TN12 to PD35 isn't so big now.

Considerable improvements might be:
- battery level indicator in the mode button
- instant strobe when holding mode button while turning on
- longer throw
- slightly better runtimes

Yet, it seems it only comes in CW, which I'm not very fond of. I hope I can fix my TN12 when the lense arrives.
 

sonofjesse

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You could buy a newer TN12. I really like the from factor and the light operation.

I just got a TC15 and I'm really enjoying the 1 lumen and 25 lumen modes. Great run times. USB charger built in (could be good or bad).

I got my TC15 in NW of course :)
 

Grijon

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D6859, I LOVE that photo of the 4-year-worn light!!

Looking forward to hearing how the repair goes, glad to hear of such good service from Thrunite.

Great thread!
 

Hugh Johnson

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I have this light and it has my favourite beam profile for hiking and outdoor use.

We also have an Archer used as a night light with about 7,000 hours runtime so far. My son has dropped and abused that light and it's held up.

I have a bunch of Thrunite stuff and contacted them a couple of times. They were amazing to deal with. They seem to hit a price/quality sweet spot with performance, durability and thoughtfully implementation that I perceive as real value.
 
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