Is there anything there the same size and cost - but will out throw the T1? This is primarily for spotting distance objects in the mountains where we live.
Yep - Regalight for sure, at a little higher cost ($85), and just slightly larger than the T1. From the reviews, it looks like only the big dogs (Tiablo, DBS, MRV) out-throw it.
Lightreviews provides a list of lights which out throw the Fenix T1. Many cost less. Most are bigger because they out throw it by virtue of having a bigger head for a larger reflector.
Quality of the lower cost lights probably also is less than the Fenix although I have no first hand experience. I've been happy with the $28. DX thrower, and the 18650 only version is even brighter and more efficient. YMMV...
DereeLight CL1H with a Digital Module running 1.2A (18650 battery only) should out throw it if you use a smooth reflector. Or for some more cash, yea a superthrower as mentioned above will do the trick.