Posted: 9/3/2009 10:07:55 AM EDT
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I've been on the hunt for a edc flashlight and found one on Bug Out Gear that looks good. Problem is I've never heard of ITP. Are they good?
I was looking at http://blackforce.stores.yahoo.net/a3eos.html (sorry can't make it hot from my phone) Its 2.5 inches long and runs AAA. |
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I'm just catching up on my reading...
iTP focusses on making affordable lights that compare favorably to higher priced brands, and deliver value for the dollar. I have 2 Maratac AAA lights from CountyCom, they are iTP lights based on the Eos 3-mode. Have one in AL and another in SS. They are great little lights. The SS version is a bit heavier, but in such a small format, it's not like the weight is going to a problem. The stainless version feels quite robust. If you are only going to buy one, and have a few extra dollars, try the Maratac AAA in stainless steel. |
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I'm just catching up on my reading... iTP focusses on making affordable lights that compare favorably to higher priced brands, and deliver value for the dollar. I have 2 Maratac AAA lights from CountyCom, they are iTP lights based on the Eos 3-mode. Have one in AL and another in SS. They are great little lights. The SS version is a bit heavier, but in such a small format, it's not like the weight is going to a problem. The stainless version feels quite robust. If you are only going to buy one, and have a few extra dollars, try the Maratac AAA in stainless steel. ETA: OP, that is the original ITP EOS- one output mode. Cheaper, but you lose useful medium and low modes. ITP EOS "upgraded" and Maratac AAA have the same guts. I lost my maratac and am ordering an ITP to replace it. IMO the ITP has a better body design because you can attach a regular split ring instead of the cheesy wire piece that broke off my Maratac 10mins after I got it out of the package. Like an idiot, I tried carrying it by the pocket clip. Lost it after a couple days. I lose everything unless I tie 550 cord to it.... 
Maratac: $22+$8 from countycomm. Knurled body, shitty ring attachment, can tailstand. ITP EOS: $20.50+$4 from going gear. Slotted body, better ring/lanyard attachment, cannot tailstand. ITP also makes a stainless version, $30. |
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BTW, on the maratac models, you can replace the split ring attachment point with a 1/2 inch snap ring, from the hardware store. Much stronger attachment. The holes for attaching a split ring are a bit on the small side though.
And I love my Maratac AAA. It replaced my Fenix LOD (older p4 model) as my EDC. Brighter, and more spill. makes a great headlamp attached to my hat. |