Fenix vs. ITP AA flashlights

6thtexas

6thtexas

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I have been thinking about getting a new flashlight for outside use. I've got it narrowed doen between a Fenix E20 and an ITP C7T. Where is the Fenix made? Is it more rugged than the ITP? How do both compare to a NF-2 Streamlight? I have the NF-2 that uses CR-123s and an incandescant bulb. I want something that uses AAs and is simple and rugged.
 
6thtexas said:
I have been thinking about getting a new flashlight for outside use. I've got it narrowed doen between a Fenix E20 and an ITP C7T. Where is the Fenix made? Is it more rugged than the ITP? How do both compare to a NF-2 Streamlight? I have the NF-2 that uses CR-123s and an incandescant bulb. I want something that uses AAs and is simple and rugged.
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i have the quark AA2 and love it. its made by fenix as well. check it out.. i have an ITP as well. i like the clicky use better than the ITP way of changing modes. but i do like the itp. for the money its GREAT!
 
The Fenix E20 is a decent light with good runtime, but I prefer the ITP C7T, simply because of the modular body system. If you want a 2AA light from the C7T, you could simply switch out the body tube with that of the C8T. Both Fenix and ITP are made in China, but from what I've seen, Fenix has a better fit and finish compared to ITP.

As far as how it compares to an NF-2, both the Fenix and the ITP are LEDs, rather than employing a xenon bulb, so it's a little hard to say how they compare. From what I've seen about the ruggedness of these lights, they're both pretty nice. I'd probably pick up the ITP C7R with the C8 and C9 body tubes, because I like having the ability to adjust brightness as well as use different battery configurations depending on my needs.

If you're looking for a budget AA light that can take a beating, I've been quite impressed with a Terralux Lightstar 220 EX. It has very thick aluminum walls and two modes, putting out roughly 220 lumens out the LED with very usable spill on high. The only issue I had with it is that the o-rings needed to be replaced and the threads could use a bit of lube. Besides that, it's been a great light.
 
Thanks for the information. I may have to check out the Terralux.

Is there actually $10-15 difference in quality between it and the ITP?
 
6thtexas said:
Thanks for the information. I may have to check out the Terralux.

Is there actually $10-15 difference in quality between it and the ITP?
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Not quite sure what you mean by that. The ITP has the ability to adjust to whichever brightness you so choose by rotating the bezel, whereas the Terralux has simply a high and low mode. Because of that, the ITP would carry a higher price for the system. If you want simple, the Terralux is great. The ITP has a nice low mode if you don't want to disturb others in the dark, such as in a bedroom or at a theater.
 
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