Fenix HT18 Long-Range Hunting LED Flashlight

Description

Designed around the unique needs of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, the Fenix HT18 Long-Range Hunting LED Flashlight combines a varied and powerful output range with rechargeable battery options and coloured filters to deliver an illumination tool that will become your best friend in the field.

A high-capacity 5000mAh 21700 battery drives the Cree XHP35 HI LED to output the darkness-piercing 1500 lumen turbo output. In addition, three other outputs are available, from a low of 30 lumens to a high of 500 lumens. The HT18 comes with the high-capacity 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery, but in a pinch you can use standard 18650 batteries with the included battery carrier.

For navigating and performing tasks at night without affecting night-adjusted vision, you have a choice of installing either the red or green filters that are included. Red is a standard colour that won't disturb your neighbours and is comfortable on the eyes for close-range use. Green is virtually undetectable by many animals and is easier to see at longer ranges than red, so it's good to use when you're setting up your blind or signalling to your hunting partner down the trail. A traditional tailcap switch provides instant access to the momentary and constant-on activation, while a second switch on the handle gives you access to the output selection and disorienting strobe.

Built to handle the rigours of the trail, the housing is made of tough and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminium treated with a Type III hard anodised finish that resists scratches and abrasions. O-rings seal the housing to bring it to an IP68-rating, making it dustproof, waterproof, and submersible. A double-spring battery-retention system, coupled with the durable LED, allows the light to withstand drops of over 3 feet so it will be able to handle the abuse of everyday use. To make carrying it easier when you're heading into the field, Fenix includes a nylon holster.

Key Features:

Performance

• Low 30 lumens is ideal for reading, looking through bags, or other close-up work
• 150-lumen medium output will light tents and small rooms without causing discomfort from being too bright
• 500-lumen high is powerful without depleting the battery charge too quickly
• Powerful 1500-lumen turbo mode maximises throw and illumination capability
• One Cree XHP35 HI LED provides all outputs and modes
• 1500-lumen strobe can be used to distract or disable potential threats or signal in an emergency
• Removable red filter changes the light beam colour to provide illumination without affecting night-adjusted vision or disturbing sleeping companions
• Removable green filter changes the light for use without affecting night-adjusted vision—green is often easier to see at further distances than red and cannot be seen by many prey animals, making it ideal for signalling during hunts
• Digitally regulated output maintains consistent beam intensity throughout battery charge

Switching

• Type: Dual push button
• Location: Handle and tailcap
• Tactical tailcap switch provides instant access to momentary and constant-on activation
• Partially shrouded tailcap switch helps to prevent accidental activation during transport and storage
• Handle switch with integrated battery level selects output level and activates strobe mode
• Defaults to Turbo output for instant maximum illumination

Construction Details

• Lightweight and durable 6061-T6 aluminium
• Type III hard-anodised abrasive-resistant finish
• IP68 rated, waterproof and submersible to over 6 feet and dustproof
• Impact resistant to over 3 feet
• Textured handle provides a slip-resistant grip with a rubber tailcap switch boot
• Double-spring battery retention system makes the light resistant to shock, enabling it to be weapon mounted
• Nylon holster included for easy transport when not in use
• Wide -31 to 113°F operating temperature range
• 7.8 oz without battery

Electronics and Charging

• Includes a high-capacity rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery that delivers the 1500-lumen turbo and strobe outputs
• 21700 battery provides longer runtimes and is more resistant to low temperatures versus 18650 batteries
• Battery has integrated USB-C charging port and comes with a charging cable
• Typical charge time is 4 hours
• Overcharge protection circuitry protects battery
• Reverse polarity protection to protect from improper battery insertion
• Boot-up battery level indication and low-voltage warning—only works with Fenix ARB-L21 21700 & Fenix ARB-L18 18650 batteries
• Included battery carrier enables the use of standard 18650 batteries, but will result in turbo and strobe outputs of 1100 lumens and reduced runtimes for all outputs