A Loyal User from Chile: Thousands of Days and Nights with Fenix

To some, a flashlight is just a tool. To Leonardo Rodríguez Ponce, it is a lifelong companion, a daily necessity, and a mission to share reliability with the world. For many years, this loyal Fenixlight user from Chile has woven Fenix lights into the fabric of his everyday life—testing, trusting, and recommending them with a passion that turns ordinary users into lifelong brand ambassadors. What started as a single trusted light has grown into a carefully loved collection, each model earning its place in his routine, his home, and his heart.

In his own words:

Hi, I’m Leonardo Rodríguez Ponce, At almost 57 years old, I want more people to discover this amazing brand. Fenixlight has been part of my everyday life for around 5 to 7 years now. My very first Fenix was the C7, which served me incredibly well—so well that I later gave it to a family member who needed a dependable light. That’s how much I trust this brand: I happily pass them on, but I also keep my favorite models close. My daily companion is the Fenixlight E09R—my go-to EDC flashlight for countless daily scenarios.

I use it to check my parking area and car, look for crumbs under the table, and handle all kinds of small, essential tasks. It’s my second Fenixlight, purchased alongside an E02R keychain light I got for my mother. To this day, I still haven’t lost any of my Fenix lights, and that speaks volumes about their build and how much I value them.

What keeps me loyal? Ease of use, above all.

Whenever I get the chance, I show others the quality of Fenixlight products. I’ve even given away many models I’ve won in raffles to family and friends—though I hold onto certain multi-functional ones tightly! For example, I never part with my E-CP or my newly won E06R Pro, especially with its useful UV light. I also keep the Fenix E12 v2.0 right by my bed, ready for whenever I get up at night. It’s small, practical, and simple, with just three brightness levels (low, medium, high), 160 lumens on high, a max beam distance of 68 meters, and powered by one rechargeable AA battery. Its dual-purpose clip even lets it attach to a cap as a makeshift headlamp—simple, smart, and incredibly functional.

I’ve also put my Fenix E-CP to the test in real-life use: it shines brilliantly in high and turbo modes, but as a power bank, it’s absolutely perfect—a solid 10/10.

Candles belong to the 18th century. Today, we have high-performance LED technology. A candle only lights about 2 meters and dies in wind or rain, while Fenix EDC flashlight can reach hundreds of meters in turbo mode. Durable, pocket-sized, and built to last for years, it truly improves the quality and safety of daily life.

That is why I choose Fenix, and why I insist on sharing it with the whole world.