Fenix LD20: Everything Torch Improved!

Upgraded and improved, the Fenix LD20 is an evolutionary progession of the still-excellent but discontinued Fenix L2D AA-cell flashlight. The L2D has proven itself to be a reliable and bright lighting companion for me and my associates for many months now. Its successor, the LD20, builds on its proven formula of a sensible User Interface (UI), an efficient and bright Cree 7090 XR-E LED, excellent build quality, and a small and lightweight form factor that can fit into any system (LE, Civ, Mil, Medical, Firefighter, etc). Weighing only 3.2 ounces with rechargeable Sanyo Eneloop cells (and even lighter with lithium AAs!), the LD20 is an invisible carry along until you need it. Improvements over the L2D include better knurling, protective ears on the tail cap, elongated lanyard slots on tail cap, anti-roll bezel, and an improved reflector that projects the beam further with more culmination. Extensive water testing in the new "Nutnfancy Water Barrel" (NWB!) at 3 ft depth, in both dynamic and static conditions, showed the Fenix LD20 to be completely watertight and fully operative underwater. Ergos on the light remain friendly: a slender barrel is easy to grasp and find in the dark, it carries well, and lends itself to a
cigar hold for combat pisolcraft. Versatility is superb and Model shown is a regular LD20 and the LD20 Plus features a useful pocket clip. Other upsides include: fits in a military flight suit knife pocket, can function as a kubaton defensive tool, waterproof to IPX-8 standards, quality construction throughout, glass lens with AR coating, numerous included accessories (belt carry case, lanyard, o-rings, and switch cap cover), tactile click switch that's easy to manipulate in cold or loud conditions, recessed switch (allows vertical standing of the light for lantern use), well-culminated beam with no artifacts (brighter than Nitecore D20), and some very useful accessories like a diffuser tip, wand extension, headband (reviewed), and bike light mount (all purchased separately). It's these accessories that enable the Fenix L2D to replace many other lighting products and still provide the same or even improved performance. The LD20 modes replicate those of other Fenix lights with some run time/level variances: Low @ 9 Lumens for 71 hrs, Med @ 47 Lumens for 13 hrs, High @ 94 Lumens for 5 hrs, and Turbo/Stobe Modes @ 180 Lumens for 2 hrs (mfr data, other avail. online from different sources). Compared to the L2D, the LD20 beam provides a more precise hotspot and useful spill bill (w/o any meaningful corona distractions) beam due to its more finely textured reflector. It throws farther without beam degradation; probably the biggest improvement over the L2D light. It also tends towards the cool blue coloration vs the slightly greener tints of some previous Fenix models. The LD20 is another solid win by Fenix: a high value, compact, lightweight, tough, bright, multi-mode lighting tool that will enhance your system effectiveness. There are other great light choices out there but it seems the Fenix LD20 will holds its ground against all competitors. Highly recommended. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 10 out of 10 ///////////////////////////////////// Song is called "Sudden Impulse" arranged and created by Nutnfancy

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[macca202]

you know you'd have more time if you didn't keep talking about it...

[nutnfancy]

@macca202 Yeah, he'd probably free up months of free time if he didn't talk about how busy he was. Right. -- Veri

[Gadsden556]

Dude there was just a pro Obama ad on this video! lol I love your videos enough to sit thru a Pro Obama ad, that's saying ALOT : )

[grindcorenl]

@clandr80

2 years ? i have mine for 2 years and still have 3 years of warranty !

somebody i know still changes his l2d for a new one every year :P (3 times now)

[TheHabitatskate]

Hey Nutnfancy I have a question if you have time, i would really enjoy your opinion I was looking to either purchase the Fenix LD20 Or 5.11 Tactical ATAC L2 Can you help me choose? Im just looking for a handy EDC torch

[RichNbyond67]

Thanks for the review......

[sx20Ramar]

Why are you wearing gloves to demo this? I just ordered the Fenix TK41 and a Maha C9000 to keep my eneloops fresh.

[danielremo3550]

Hi, so you like strong lites!

So do I ifound a small flash lite on the net roughly the same as what you are showing there but 1000 lumms. At a cost of $265 If you would like the link pm me :)

[BillySAw951]

Hey nutn I asked my sis to order one for me I cant wait till I get it.

[clandr80]

My LD20 finally crapped out after only about 3 years of use. The light just stopped working and Fenix only offers a 2 year warranty. I just picked up a Surefire E2DL and it has a lifetime warranty. As much as I want a good, reliable 2xAA flashlight, the LD20 just isn't it.

[AgentMcgeek]

@nutnfancy Sorry about the method of contact. PLEASE advise me on the best EDC light. My options (what I can get in the UK to my knowledge) are: Fenix LD20 Premium Q5 Fenix LD10 LED Lenser T7/Police Tech Focus etc Streamlight Stylus Pro Surefire E2DL, G2, G2 LED, 6P LED Def etc A number of others not worth mentioning (aa Maglite etc) I want a light that is durable, reliable, <£100, high output. I don’t mind weight. Can you recommend any of these or suggest something else? Many thanks! ~Agent

[pietroamoroso]

I mount this thing on my helmet for the paved mountain bike trails... in the pitch black parts of the ride.... its like I have a car headlight! Amazing... wish it was rechargable. Does die out after 2 hours full blast