Fenix PD25R

As a marine (ship's) engineer I need a pocket flashlight that: 1) Will not turn on accidentally in my pocket, 2) Is quite bright, and 3) Fits in my pocket easily, and 4) Is reliable This meets all these requirements. The end switch is easy to use but is stiff enough to not turn on accidentally, unlike flashlights that have side switches (and I have tried quite a few). The brightness is adequate (800 burst / 400 continuous). It has a good combination of a focused "hotspot" and a wider spill. I have had many Fenix flashlights and they have a high quality and are very reliable. I really like that the USB port is under a screw cover that is easy to use while making it totally waterproof! The two downsides are: 1) Due to the end switch it is longer than most flashlights with 16340 batteries, and 2) The battery life is relatively short If you want a similar flashlight that is slightly bigger but is brighter and has a longer runtime I highly recommend the Fenix LD30 (which I also have and recommend).

I started to use Fenixl flashlights in 2008-2009 with their T1. Back in these days Cree leds were a rare novelty and you had only few options for tactical lights: heavy and baton-like Maglite with probably 80 lumens top; Surefire that costed arm and a leg; and Fenixlight - light, inexpensive and unknown. I gave it a try and was never disappointed - I think it still is in working condition somewhere, despite all the years of abuse. Today I have several different Fenix lights and totally love them. Now regarding this one, I was looking for good and reliable EDC light. My requirements were: - compact and light enough for EDC - rechargeable - reliable and bright enough in each possible scenario - power outage, dropped something under the bed, returning home late, got lost in the wilderness, car has broken in the middle of nowhere, went down into caves, camping and etc. - you can turn it on/off in milliseconds with a tail switch - not prone to accidental turning on, but does not require a Mortal Combat-style combo to unlock - can survive drops on a concrete floor, rain and occasional swimming PD25R meets all the requirements and more. In addition to the above, I like the charging port protection ring and battery indicator. Pros: - The flashlight is easy to carry, easy and nice to use. It sits well in a jeans pocket or on a belt - The brightness level is amazing for such a small thing. In turbo mode it is brighter than my home lighting in bedroom - The battery lasts long enough for its size. I took it on a week camping and have not recharge it over this time Cons: - can’t think of any. Maybe just one thing: it cannot stand on it’s tail. If it matters to you - consider a different model. Overall summary: I love Fenixlights flashlights. I have a long history with them and they never let me down. I’m happy to see how they improve their models and how every design solution is thought-through and is backed with a real-world experience. This one looks as a good evolution of their previous models with some nice new features and improved brightness/charging. They are not cheap, but that’s because they are not cheap. You can rely on it and it will serve you over the years. I believe it is worth of it’s price and you’re not overpaying for a brand name.

I picked this up to go in my sling bag while traveling or walking the dog back home. You never know when you'll drop an item in the dark or find yourself in a poorly lit place. There are 5 modes plus strobe. I think the max mode only runs for a limited time due to heat. Even on the lowest mode, it provides enough light for safe navigation. Mode 2 or 3 might be more useful for piecing something back together though. Light throw distance is good considering it's size. It's not 1000+ lumens and you wouldn't expect that, considering the specs. Size wise, it's smaller than more popular flashlights. It's only a few inches long and that let's fit fine in front pocket of my Bellroy Sling lite. If it were longer, it would impact the flexibility of the bag. Charges with USB C. Momentary push button and full press for on. Overall very nice flashlight. One minor con is that the mode button is a bit hard to find in the dark (go figure). If it had a different material or a ridge that guided my holding hand to it better, it would be easier to change modes.

This is a fantastic light. I chose it as a replacement for my longtime Ultratac AAA EDC light since I tended to break those about once a year. This light is quite robust and has a good selection of brightness levels. I tend to run it on 2 or 3 and it is more than bright enough for almost anything. All the way up to 5 and it is a little over bright for most things but throws very nicely. Being ale to top up using my usb-c phone charger is just perfect. When you first click it on it shows you the current charge level so you know when you need to top it off or fully charge it. A month in and I find it to be the perfect every day light.

This flashlight is solid and well made. I just love the dual switch function with the tail switch operating as an on/off switch and the switch on the body changing the modes and brightness. For me, it's the perfect size as it slips into my front pocket where I barely notice it yet it's not too small to disappear in my hands or provide weak light. On the high and turbo modes, this little light is plenty bright. This flashlight has a quality feel and is perfect for pocket carry.

Great little flashlight and super bright. Battery seems to hold up well even at the higher settings. Appreciate the extras (clip for pocket or hat mount, car, and lanyard). It’s rechargeable (usb c) which is also great.

I love almost everything about this little beast. It’s easy to carry and very well made. As soon as I opened it I accidentally dropped it on a concrete floor and aside from a tiny ding that I touched up with a sharpie the light didn’t care. It’s hella bright and the different modes make it great for indoor and outdoor use. My only issue is that the mode button is a little difficult to find by feel because it fits so flush.

Good Investment

Quality materials and construction. Bought this for its combo of weight/size, USB-C charging port, battery life, and two-way clip so I can use it as a headlamp with a ball cap. The USB charging port is accessed via a machined cover you twist to open. Very slick design to provide a solid o-ring seal with little risk of accidental opening. Illumination is good—I mainly use it at lowest setting. Some other lights are unnecessarily bright like a light saber when all you want is a little extra visibility. Overall a great EDC choice given functionality, compact size, and weight. Also perfect to include in a portable tool roll for the motorcycle mechanics out there.

Its my go to edc , but dont set it to max because it really drains the battery, but every thing else is top notch