Fenix TA21 & TA30 lights: "Fear No Evil"

If you need more throw, more power to own the night, the Fenix TA21 and TA30 make good adventure companions. They are not the lightest and most compact light options but when you choose the "TA option" you've opted for more firepower and current technology brings a bit more weight and bulk to get it. The TA21 weighs 7.2 oz (with lithium cells); the TA30 is 9.4 oz (with rechargeable lithium-ion cells). Both lights use similar UIs: a mechanical, revolving dimmer ring beneath the emitter head that accesses the modes and brightness levels. The rear clicky switch (turns light on and off) and dimmer ring provide the user with excellent tactile feedback during use, even in high noise environments. This is a departure from the standard Fenix interface that is one-hand operable with taps on the rear-mounted clicky switch. The Fenix TA21 has nine different brightness levels ranging from 4 lumens to 225 lumens and 3 flashing modes (SOS, Beacon, Strobe) which offer more functionality. The TA30 is more limited: 3 brightness levels (9 lumen low, 60 lumen medium, 225 lumen high) and Strobe. The Strobe modes are rapid, blinding and might be useful for both tactical and high visibility requirements. Both lights feature a very useful low mode at a stated 4 lumes (TA21) and 9 lumes (TA30). Even lower "moonlight" modes which would go even further in preserving both user night vision and battery life. But as programmed, they are useful mode additions to the TA series that outdoorsmen will use ...