Torches

[RogerP]

Having been dropped one too many time my old faithful torch has come to the end of its long life.

So, a quick gander round the Google for a replacement. Ye gods! 300 quid for a small torch!

I see technology has moved on. Now we have 1000 lumen LED “bulbs” and 3.7v 3400mAh rechargeable Li-ion batteries good for 9 hours continuous use.

Well no point in just buying a pig-in-a-poke so any torch expert here? I'm not interested in these vastly expensive offerings, something that’ll do a reasonable job (mainly for seeing what I'm buying at car-boots these dark mornings) at a reasonable price.

Thanks.

 

[Harbo]

I have a small Fenix LD20 that cost about £30 or so a few years ago - really good and can be fixed to bikes etc.
I also bought a LED modification kit for my old Maglite and absolutely transformed that!

Rod

 

[ColeyS1]

I've always been happy with my led lenser torches. Adjustable beam, didn't break the piggy bank

 

[petermillard]

I've always been happy with my led lenser torches. Adjustable beam, didn't break the piggy bank

+1 for LED Lenser. I have a variety of the 'P' series, and have been very happy with them..

 

[undergroundhunter]

I have an LED lenser in the car (p7) fantastic bit of kit.

matt

 

[DiscoStu]

I have a bit of a torch fetish! Fenix TK41 is a bit of a dream, however I don't think it's what you need.

LED Lensers are good. I also still like my Maglites and I have an LED 2AA Which is excellent and costs around £15 (I think)

However the torch that I would never part with out of all of them is my Petzl head torch Tikka 2 other options are about.

Costs about £30 and whilst it's not got a massive beam of light to light up a dog on the other side of a football field it does allow hands free illumination and it provides a good even light. You can dim it as well to avoid too much glare. It might be ideal if you want to have both hands free to "look" at things.

 

[Gary]

Having been dropped one too many time my old faithful torch has come to the end of its long life.

So, a quick gander round the Google for a replacement. Ye gods! 300 quid for a small torch!

I see technology has moved on. Now we have 1000 lumen LED “bulbs” and 3.7v 3400mAh rechargeable Li-ion batteries good for 9 hours continuous use.

Well no point in just buying a pig-in-a-poke so any torch expert here? I'm not interested in these vastly expensive offerings, something that’ll do a reasonable job (mainly for seeing what I'm buying at car-boots these dark mornings) at a reasonable price.

Thanks.

What sort/size do you want?

I'm another for LED Lenser but if you want a 2D maglight I'll post one to you.

 

[bugbear]

I've gor a Lenser L7 (Toolbank had an offer coupla' years back). It's like
the P series, but much cheaper since the body is polycarbonate plastic, not metal.

I like it, but since we're talking high tech here, don't take 2 YO advice!

BugBear

 

[marcros]

I have always like the maglights but not used the led version.

 

[RogerP]

Gary
PM sent

 

[8squared]

+1 for the lenser p7.

Paid £40 at maplins.

With a proper set of batteries and on highest beam strength 200lumens you will blind anyone in close proximity but you turn that down a bit with one click , the adjustable beam is great too.

 

[John Brown]

I have one of these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EasyAcc-Flashli ... +bike+lamp
I don't remember how much I paid, but it was under a tenner. I have found it very reliable(I generally use it as a bike lamp).
My wife has a Fenix, it was somewhere under £40. Also works very well, and has a mode in which it flashes SOS.

Just noticed some reviews on Amazon moaning about the handlebar mount for the first one - mine didn't come with a mount, and I bought a velcro based mount which works well.

 

[Mark A]

I have a Fenix LD41 and it's excellent. The rectangular body enables the torch to be clamped in a portable vice for when I need some extra light.

 

[doorframe]

I've got one that takes batteries and lights up when you flick a switch.

 

[bugbear]

Having re-read the OP, I don't think some of the mega (COOL!) bright items in this
thread would be a good idea.

Unless you want to become known as the guy who turns up to
carboots with the floodlight!

(seriously - even my L7 is overkill for most purposes,
let alone the awesome Fenix torches mentioned)

BugBear

 

[RogerP]

Having re-read the OP, I don't think some of the mega (COOL!) bright items in this
thread would be a good idea.

Unless you want to become known as the guy who turns up to
carboots with the floodlight!

(seriously - even my L7 is overkill for most purposes,
let alone the awesome Fenix torches mentioned)

BugBear

I very much appreciated all the posts and learnt quite a bit.

BUT, I must agree, some would be a little conspicuous at a car-boot before dawn!