• Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Fenix E21 Flashlight
- LED outputs 150 lumens (2.15 hrs runtime) on high and 48 lumens (11 hrs runtime) on low are selected by simple twist of the lights head
- Beam provides balanced spot to spill light reaching over 439 ft on high
- Tactical push button tail cap switch provides momentary operation when pushed half way
- Body Size: 6.5″ (Length) x 1″ (Diameter); 3 ounces; Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
- Powered by 2 AA batteries; easy to find and affordable (Not Included)
The E21 is a two stage light made with simple operation in mind. By the easy twist of the head, the owner can go from a long runtime 48 lumen beam to a long reaching 150 lumen beam. Add the fact that it runs off of affordable and easy to find AA batt
List Price: $ 48.00
Price: $ 34.95
Category: Camping
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Great All-Purpose Light,
I got this light as a backup for my headlamp and wanted a durable, bright LED that took AA batteries so I can run all three lights I take with me on the same AA NiMh rechargeables and don’t need different sets of batteries for each. I took this light on a caving trip last weekend and was impressed with the throw and also the durability of this light. I got about 6 hours of use on a set of 2100mah batteries in constant 45 degree temps, mostly using the lower lumen setting but freqeuntly using the 150 lumen setting for brief periods to look for routes or view high cave ceilings or distant features. I know there are brighter lights available and there are lights with more specific features, but this light is well made (dropped on rock w/o any damage other than a nick in the aluminum bezel. ran at good intensity util it was time to change batteries then still provided good light but would not switch to the high setting until I changed batteries. the lower lumen setting was still brighter than my black diamond halogen headlamp and at high, has more light with a better throw than my 3D cell Maglite. the reflector on the Fenix is much better that the Mag so the light is also more usable with a good combination of bright center beam with a fair amount of general flood around it with no irritating rings or shadow in the beam. This light is not focusable, which would be a nice feature, but that is available in other models and at this price point the E21 is an outstanding light.
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|Great Light,
Just got one of these.
At low power (49 lumens) its alot brighter and has a better throw than a 2nd generation 2AA LED Maglite, which is rated at 69 lumens. Go figure.
At high power (150 lumens), its like a car headlight. No kidding. Its stupid bright.
Its not focusable but its set for a perfect balance of spotlight
and flood. I can stand in the street in front of my house after dark and light up the stop sign 3 blocks away.
I was just up in the mountains and in the pitch dark forest
it can light up the woods like a search light.
Very solid and well made. Has a heft to it.
I know Fenix makes some more exotic lights that run on 2AA’s
but how many people need a light with 6 different levels of brightness?
It seems to me this is all the light most people would ever need.
A steal at $35.00
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|Nice value priced tactical / general use light,
I’ve used Fenix lights for years. They are made in China. This company builds high quality products. I’ve been waiting for a Surefire-like product that is affordable and takes AA batteries. Previously only 123A or other lithium based lights had enough output to be used in a defensive lighting situation. The E21 is the first 2-AA light to do this at a reasonable price point. Plus, you can lower the brightness level and use it as a general purpose light.
The build quality of this light is excellent. The operation is simple. There’s not much else I can say about it. One negative for some might be that the light does not stand on its tail due to the switch protruding beyond the end of the body.
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