The Best EDC Flashlight? Fenix PD35 Tac Flashlight Review

My review of my EDC Flashlight as well as the batteries and charging system. I bought this from Kevin at brightflashligh... Kevin is good people, he knows his products and his prices are excellent.

[@techwg]

Not a bad review. I love mine, it goes everywhere with me. Always on my belt no matter where I go, what I do.

[@LordGandor3]

Fenix just released the PD35 V2 which also has a tac tail switch Brightness Outputs (Using 1 x 18650): Turbo - 1000 lumens - 2 hours 50 minutes High - 350 lumens - 5 hours 10 minutes Medium - 150 lumens - 12 hours 25 minutes Low - 50 lumens - 29 hours 30 minutes Eco - 3 lumens - 430 hours Strobe - 1000 lumens 5.433" long with battery level light on side switch-Automatic battery level update upon activation keeps you informed (only works with 18650): Constant green = full Flashing green = sufficient Constant red = poor power level Flashing red = critical

[@athucdo021088]

Very details on everything. I just ordered 2 of these. Thank you so much

[@AmyLeesPetWookiee]

Great review, thank you. I am considering purchasing this flashlight and was concerned based on other (evidently incorrect) reviews and the Fenix website itself. They implied that tactical mode went turbo-low-strobe. I'm glad that is not the case.

[@Wildernessways]

+Tommy Yup, I just double checked and tactical is turbo, strobe, low.

[@AmyLeesPetWookiee]

Wildernessways Thank you for doing that, I appreciate it. I already liked and subbed :P I will probably be getting one of these in due time. Take care!

[@9966-r7u]

I like the frequency changes on strobe to keep Aholes in their cars away from me while I’m on my bike.

[@jodelboy]

Nice review. Sub earned. I carry PD35's for a few years now, just ordered one of the "PD35 Tac"-version - 850lm vs 1000lm is an improvement and also the user interface sounds really nice. Looking forward to it, maybe I'll get rid of my "old" regular PD35s then ;)

[@Zaloomination]

This is one of the best videos demonstrating the functions and use of this excellent flashlight. How would you compare this to the 2016 version? I prefer that version for it's battery life and shining distance, but I'm thinking if it's at that much of a disadvantage practically from the TAC version's tactical setting. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@Wildernessways]

+Michael Zaloom Thanks for the kind words, unfortunately, I have not seen the 2016 model, so I don't have an answer for you.

[@1uptospeed]

good demo W ways , ive got same flashlight & a LD20 fenix . olight is in the running also,

[@Wildernessways]

+1uptospeed Thanks for the kind words, I don't do a lot of flashlight reviews and I was waiting for the flashlight geek crowd (and I use that term affectionately) to jump on any mistakes that I made.

[@kssnyder2]

Did you get the diffuser cone so you can use it as a lamp, etc? I loved them on my LD20

[@Badwolf75]

Would you know if this light will fit in a Surefire V70 type plastic holster?

[@Wildernessways]

+Badwolf75 I am not familiar with the dimensions of that Surefire, but the dimensions of the PD35 are 5.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter, so if the Surefire is similar I am guessing it should fit.

[@yeremy7144]

what kind of batteries do i need

[@BlueSky-qv7cd]

If you do some research you can find guys who have returned Fenix, Olight and thrunight lights for being defective, but I have never heard of anybody returning a Surefire or Streamlight.

[@Wildernessways]

+John doe I have personally returned a Streamlight and had several issues with my Surefire, which is why I no longer carry it. I have not had any trouble with my Fenix.

[@BlueSky-qv7cd]

Wildernessways When you review a new light you should tell about your experience with other lights, i have seen videos where guys talked about how their new fenix stopped working after a few months. I use flashlights every night at work, mostly Surfire's I have had to replace the tail switch on an LX2 which was free. But other than that no problems.

[@Wildernessways]

I will keep that in mind, but I was reviewing this light, not other lights that I have used in the past. But thanks for the input.

[@BlueSky-qv7cd]

Wildernessways Im not trying to be a jerk, even though it sounds that way, and I realize you are reviewing one particular light, it would be nice to know how it stacks up against other lights you have experience with, I am also what you call a flashlight geek, and the new LED technology is great.

[@Wildernessways]

Understood and thanks for the input.

[@frankmontez6853]

YAy just got my fenix PD35 Tac LED and my streamlight batteries work in it and vice versa . Almost the exact same size the streamlight might be a hair longer verrry close

[@frankymilad5071]

Just purchased a pd35 960...... I seriously fucked up :( should have got the tac edition

[@davidspin581]

@ 9:40 left screen you can see Sasquatch eating some beef jerky.

[@weasel1weasel1]

480p ?

[@folksurvival]

That right thumb is the stubbiest thumb I've ever seen. Good review, might pick one of these up.

[@georgeseriani2482]

Where I live you don't even need a concealed carry permit.

[@mroddydawg]

I'm sorry but why is your one thumb stubborn than than the other? Also this is a good flash light, I just got one. I also have a nitecore EC20 but it had fell and hit the ground and now it doesn't turn on :( I've been emailing nitecore trying to get another one sent

[@mroddydawg]

The nite core also has a side mode button not tail end button