Fenix is Chinese.

Just like many things, quality control varies. From what I've seen in the Fenix lights I own, Fenix QC is very good. I've never had a lemon.

Also, 4Sevens deals with a lot of lights manufactured in China and they're very good regarding support IME.

To the contrary, you appear to have no problems at all!

I've got a Surefire 6P on my belt right now - it's been there or with me somehow for 12+ years. I have a 9P by the door that goes out with me and the dog each evening for the "walk" before bed. I also always have the mini-mag on my key chain.

In the cars are c-cell mag-lights and the wife's car has a 'twist to light' c-cell in the glove box too that's a great light but no brand name on it and has been around so long I don't remember where it came from. There’s a c-cell mag light on the bookshelf in the living room and I've got the old Safari Land Kel-Light (2 c-cells) from 1973 or so by the bed. Then there are several tin and plastic throw-a-way lights (all d-cell) around in the garage, kitchen and utility room. I also have Dad's old d-cell light with the magnet base attached to the furnace housing downstairs.

Apparently Lightake has been accused of shilling fake Solarforce lights and such.

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I recognize his handle from another forum I frequent.
MO is the same.

On my keychain is a Fenix EO1 aaa, on my belt for work I've gone to a Victorinox aa two cell LED. Got it free with a farmer gift pack the misses got me for last Christmas. I can get free aa batteries from work, so that's why I use it there. For my "personal" use I have a Nitecore Infinty Ultra.

Most often I use my phone back light. Because it's always in my pocket. If in the field, I'm using its camera flash UBLED to light my path in the night.

In the car I'm keeping MAGLite 4D with TLE-300M-EX LED upgrade close at hands.


I have a dozen of other good flashlights, but these are the most used.

The stuff I actually use:
The one on my person is a Fenix P3D (2-CR123a batteries, 215 lumens).
My headlamp in my daypack is a Princeton Apex Pro(2-CR123a batteries, 130 lumens).
I standardized on CR123a batteries because I order bulk quantities, worked out to $1 / battery shipping inc. for Japanese not cheap Chinese versions.
I have assorted Photons all over the place (key ring, key ring on my daypack, zipper pulls).

Stuff I have around the house but never use:
Maglite (2 D-cell)
Maglite x3 (2 AA)
Petzl Tikka Plus (3 AAA)
Petzl Tikka (3 AAA)

The Fenix LD01 on my keychain. It's so bright that I rarely use any other light unless I know I need it to run for hours. Most importantly for me, it's bright enough to be really useful. The little 5mm LED lights just weren't bright enough for me, especially for situations like going from full sunlight (or office lights) to darkness.

I've tried many when I was on my flashlight kick, but I always seem to grab my Peak Matterhorn first. It's survived a couple of trips through both the washer and dryer, and hasn't failed me yet. A lithium Energizer gives it a long run time.