Fenix has come a long way from the old days of one or two models of simple AA powered lights to arrive at the agressive multistage weaponlight that is the TA30. Years of research and development seem to be culminating in this first model of what appears to be a new line of Fenix products.

Fenix TA30
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The Rogue series of lights is the first foray into the illumination market by relative newcomer Icon. Late addition to the game however, Icon is no stranger to flashlights. Their design originates with Surefire VP Paul Kim, himself an icon to many flashlight connoisseurs.

Icon Rogue 1
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The Fenix PD20 is the latest iteration of the Fenix line of 1xCR123A based lights. This pocketable form factor seems to be rapidly becoming a staple of many brands packing a powerful torch into a very small size.

Fenix PD20
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When I first heard of the Spartanian II (S2) project, I was immediately intrigued. It is not often that I see such a radical departure from the status quo into untested territory. I was interested to see if such a change could produce any results that were as useful as what the market has already accepted as norm.

Neofab Spartanian II
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EagleTac is kind of the New Kid on the Block flashlight manufacturer that is somewhat taking the flashlight community by surprise. They currently offer a lineup of lights utilizing your choice of 1 or 2 cells in either AA or CR123A format. The P10A2 is their 2xAA light sporting a narrower, presumably more general use head.

EagleTac P10A2
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