Advice on sourcing best mini-torch I can use as a zip pull

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adriatikfan

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May 23, 2010
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(Hope this is in the correct section of the forum)

I've done several searches but not quite found the information I was looking for.

Somewhere on one of the sub-forums I have read of someone using a brand of mini-torch with paracord to act as a zip pull (also on paracord around the neck for overnight access to a torch)

What do you guys advise as being a cost-effective source of good quality min-torches for this purpose.

I've already had a look at the photons and they're a bit too costly to be getting half a dozen or so in one go for my daughters' jackets as well.

TIA

Best Wishes
David
 
A pal uses the Innova Microlights on zip pulls and bags etc, you can probably pick up a cheaper version from somewhere like Dealextreme etc
 
There was agroup buy of these on British Blades , I was handing them out left right and centre, they are really bright enough to put a maglite to shame.
Best for last :cool: they cost about 25p each:lmao:
Get a tenner's worth and see how many friends you have.

I've got them on zip pulls on rucksack, zips on jackets as well as keyrings.
Here :- http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1253

regards

beach bum
 
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Many many thanks everyone - the DealExtreme torch looks a pretty good deal. I think I'll try them out. Hardly a problem at that price.

What are delivery times like with DealExtreme?

Best Wishes
David
 
Many many thanks everyone - the DealExtreme torch looks a pretty good deal. I think I'll try them out. Hardly a problem at that price.

What are delivery times like with DealExtreme?

Best Wishes
David

cant beat it the batteries alone are £2 each and you need 2 from tescos etc


I got 40 for £11 ish before christmas but does take 3-4 weeks i think they come by sea
ive had 1 or 2 that dont work but hey who cares


ATB

Duncan
 
Many many thanks everyone - the DealExtreme torch looks a pretty good deal. I think I'll try them out. Hardly a problem at that price.

What are delivery times like with DealExtreme?

Best Wishes
David

Longest delivery was four weeks, most in 2-3. Take a look at the cree torches too :)
 
Just ordered 4 packs from Deal Extreme. Will see (and report back) how long they take to get here. Thanks for all of the advice everyone.

Perhaps I ought to ask this elsewehere too, what is the best source/who is the best supplier of decent (and cost-effective) paracord for lanyards for these torches etc.,

Best Wishes
David
 
Just ordered 4 packs from Deal Extreme. Will see (and report back) how long they take to get here. Thanks for all of the advice everyone.

Perhaps I ought to ask this elsewehere too, what is the best source/who is the best supplier of decent (and cost-effective) paracord for lanyards for these torches etc.,

Best Wishes
David

These guys are pretty good. You can get the same stuff on ebay tagged as US Military spec but I can't remember how the prices compare.

These look quite interesting too - does the clip come off easily or is it fixed so you can't detach it?

Best Wishes
David

I think the clip has to come off the change the battery, not sure though as I've just got cheap copies myself.
 
Just ordered 4 packs from Deal Extreme. Will see (and report back) how long they take to get here. Thanks for all of the advice everyone.

Perhaps I ought to ask this elsewehere too, what is the best source/who is the best supplier of decent (and cost-effective) paracord for lanyards for these torches etc.,

Best Wishes

David
Dealextreme used to do a 50 bag, but I can't see it on there now.

The Bushcraft Store have just lowered their paracord prices and have all the colours. Plus they have great customer service. No affilliation etc, but I deal with them a lot for this precise reason.

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/550-gsa-compliant-paracord-85-c.asp
 
Just ordered 4 packs from Deal Extreme. Will see (and report back) how long they take to get here. Thanks for all of the advice everyone.

Perhaps I ought to ask this elsewehere too, what is the best source/who is the best supplier of decent (and cost-effective) paracord for lanyards for these torches etc.,

Best Wishes

David
Dealextreme used to do a 50 bag, but I can't see it on there now.

The Bushcraft Store have just lowered their paracord prices and have all the colours. Plus they have great customer service. No affilliation etc, but I deal with them a lot for this precise reason.

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/550-gsa-compliant-paracord-85-c.asp


Thank you for the link and the endorsement.

Best Wishes
David
 
I've got 2 of those Photon copies (one from Rapidboy 1 from Flashaholics) and they're really good. I've got an original Photon Micro Light as well and they seem just as good
 
Paracord is overkill IMHO for these little torches, I use tent guyline these days. Tesco are selling reflective guy lines cheap enough these days.
 

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