The truck came.
I stared out the window...waiting.
I made my move, nearly grabbing the box out of the mailman's hand.
I opened it up.
My lord what a light indeed.
To my readers, just get this light, okay? Don't' read any further, go see Cindy @ Outdoor Equipment Expert page, and she'll get you set up. Just do it.
I had been in contact with these fine folk and we agreed on a review of this light. Available on Amazon, here's the package!
And here is what you get:
1 light with tactical ring and belt clip already attached.
1 high quality lanyard.
2 Orings.
1 Nice holster.
1 two bay charger.
1 18650 case.
2 2600mAh 18650 cells.
1 case.
1 warranty card & manual.
OrcaTorch has a 3 step warranty:
* 30 days free replacement.
*24 month free repair.
*Limited lifetime warranty.
Specifics on the above can be found via OrcaToch's website.
So, let's talk about the light!!
The OrcaTorch T20 is not a mainline light for OrcaTorch. They primarily make diving lights. And it appears they make some very nice ones. This light is tactical, all out tactical. And easily the finest light of such a genre that I have. This light is NICE.
The specs:
CREE XM-L2(U2)
980 Lumens
281 meters distance
Over discharge protection.
Over heat protection.
Reverse polarity protection.
IPX-8 Water intrusion
Voltage is 3-8.4v
Batteries: 1x 18650; 2x CR123A; 2X 16340 cells.
Modes/spacing:
Moonlight 2 lumens
Medium 50 lumens
High 350 lumens
Turbo 980 lumens.
Strobe
SOS
UI:
Tail switch with side button
Tail switch monetary on/off half press. Full press turn on.
Side button, press through 4 cycles, then press and hold for strobe, click again for SOS, click again for regular modes.
The body:
This light is BEAUTIFUL.
Type III ano is flawless.
Front and rear stainless strike bezels
fit and finish is superb.
Threads are flawless.
Here's a few snaps with captions of the lights body.
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| Rear bezel with concave for finger |
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| Rear bezel, lanyard hole. |
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| Front bezel. |
As we spoken above, the light comes with a simple two bay charger. The charger is good quality. The cells the light comes with appear to be excellent as well!
So, what would a review be if I didn't compare it to something? :)
Enter the arena
For comparison:
Fenix TK15UE with a CREE XP-L HI V3 @ 1000 Lumens
OrcaTorch T20 with a CREE XM-L2(U2) @ 980 Lumens.
Olight M2T Warrior with a CREE XHP35 HD @ 1200 Lumens
1st round. There's a small 6ft tall Dogwood tree sapling, dead center, about 70ft out.
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| Fenix |
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| OrcaTorch |
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| Olight |
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| Fenix |
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| OrcaTorch |
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| Olight |
It's every bit as throwy like the Fenix. better actually, but provides greater side spill. I added the Olight because of it's XHP/OP reflector type floody light, made a good comparison.
This light reminded me a bit of the CFW custom lights; LEO Light. It was a great balance between throw and flood. The best I've seen. This is close, very close. And that, for me is important. My lights are users. They get used. I take them on back-country patrols, park patrols. A pure flood light is OK. A thrower is OK. But both? That's tough to find in a perfect balance. This is in the at range of perfect for me.
Fit and finish on this light is impeccable, I simply can't speak enough about it. OrcaTorch it seems, has gotten the spotlight directed on to this light in the last few weeks on social media, and very deservedly so. It's the real deal.
This light has been a real highlight for this blog.
It's a solid light, a solid package. Buy it, try it, you'll love it.
It's the Orcatorch T20!!
Go see my friend Cindi over at https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorEquipmentExpert/ she carries the entire OrcaTorch line of lights .
You can see her Amazon listing here:
https://amzn.to/2LfNQ3A
And use this code for 12% off!! ==>
12% off Orcatorch T20 promo code : 9T738LXC
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This has to be one of the best reviews I have seen yet !!!!
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