OLIGHT T20 For Birthday Present?

[SEMIJim]

Got a good friend whose birthday is coming up soon. In fact: The get-together is this-coming Saturday, which doesn't leave me much time. But perhaps that's not a problem, being as Matt's carrying the OLIGHT T20, which looks to be a pretty darn good product. Good enough that, even were I not in a bit of a time crunch, I might well go that way. Need a good light for the ditty bag (sailing), too. I think this'll fill the bill nicely. (Tho higher water resistance would be nice.)

Can anybody suggest anything better, for about the same price and that I can get by the end of the week?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Gunner12]

The Fenix P3D-Rebel100 is supposed to be waterproof. Same with all the other Fenix Rebel lights.

But the Olight will have more throw then the Fenix and might be easier to handle.

 

[SEMIJim]

The Fenix P3D-Rebel100 is supposed to be waterproof. Same with all the other Fenix Rebel lights.

Thanks for the suggestion. Were it $20 less expensive and were it not for Fenix' reputation for somewhat variable build quality, I might go with it.

Jim

 

[Illumination]

I used to think Fenix was junk. Then I ordered one to see what the fuss was about. I was VERY pleasantly surprised about the quality. And if you buy from a good US dealer (Light Hound, Fenix Store), you can be sure you will get a good one or they will take care of you.

 

[rizky_p]

I wish someone would give me a flashlight as a birthday present

 

[SEMIJim]

I used to think Fenix was junk.

I didn't say I thought they were "junk." I said their build quality is known to be somewhat variable.

And if you buy from a good US dealer (Light Hound, Fenix Store), you can be sure you will get a good one or they will take care of you.

I'm sure they will. But: 1. I'd prefer to avoid all that, particularly with a present, and 2. There's still the $20 price differential.

Thanks for your comments.

Well, it's been 24 hours. Either CPF is broken or there simply isn't anything better out there for the money, from a "local," reputable dealer like Battery Junction. So it looks like that's the way I'll go.

Jim

 

[Pokerstud]

I think you and your friend will be very happy with the T20.

 

[gopurple]

Just to give you more to think about, the T20 comes in Cree Q5 now, you can pre order at PTS.

 

[MattK]

Thanks Jim!

gopurple - We'll have the T20 Q5's as well at BatteryJunction

 

[sims2k]

Thanks Jim!

gopurple - We'll have the T20 Q5's as well at BatteryJunction

MattK,

How soon will you have the Q5 T20 ? I was checking your website earlier and I don't see any mention about the Q5 T20 yet.

 

[SEMIJim]

Just to give you more to think about, the T20 comes in Cree Q5 now, you can pre order at PTS.

Can't wait for it. Our buddy's birthday get-together is this-coming weekend. Besides: The T20 is in the self-imposed budget (a bit over, with batteries and shipping). The Q5 version would certainly be well over-budget.

MattK,

You're welcome. Thanks for the quick ship!

Jim

 

[MattK]

MattK,

How soon will you have the Q5 T20 ? I was checking your website earlier and I don't see any mention about the Q5 T20 yet.

Same as PTS - about 10 days. I'm actually creating the listing for pre-order now so it will be up tonight - as will pre-order links for the T10 and T15 which are en route and expected in 4-5 days.

Jim - My pleasure - we always ship in-stock items same/next day, it's a point of pride.

 

[jrv]

One potential issue is the batteries. If the recipient isn't a flashlight nut then the CR123 battery cost may be a problem. They may go to a camera store and find them on sale for $10 apiece...

I usually include a dozen or so batteries with the gift along with warnings about where NOT to buy them, what they should cost, etc. In fact I usually tell people to whom I give a CR123 light to just give me a call since I buy in bulk.