Recommend me a torch please

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Alreet!hope your all happy n well.so I'm in the the market for a new torch.ive always used head torches but I fancy a change this time I'm getting a feeling I might get more function from a hand held torch these days.looking for something small,led,just one or two small batteries(not these new fancy camera thingies), waterproofish.all suggestions welcome from cheapie too HOW MUCH!.cheers Andy

 

[Jared]

Not a specific recommendation but this store on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aag/main...A1F83G8C2ARO7P&orderID=&seller=A2DUUB2J3TY3X1

seems to have some good prices on ThruNite and some Sunwayman lights.

 

[tom.moran]

i bought one of these, its awesome. doesnt come with the rechargeable batteries though. you have to get them seperately
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151239373329?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[21st century pict]

I have a Surefire P6 cost me abour 60buck , up graded the buld from 60 lumins to 120 and that cost me another 20 quib my pal has a Ledlenser cost him about 40 quid another great torch and solid as a rock., read a post on here about a small Cree single torch single cell job for£2.99 the build quality isn't that great but as a backup a stunning wee torch, that good a deal bought 4.

 

[sxmolloy]

Tesco CREE torch £10. Runs off 2 AA batteries, nice and bright, good run time, sturdy construction. 2 modes, on/off!

I can't find them online (only the 2D version) but my local Tesco Home stores had them in a few weeks ago.

If needed they fit nicely into the Maxpedition Universal Flashlight sheath..... http://www.heinnie.com/Maxpedition/Maxpedition-Sheaths/Universal-Flashlight-Sheath/p-289-583-481/

 

[British Red]

I would say any of the Fenix range. I have several that run on AAs - either small (1 AA), medium (2 AA) or huge (6 AAs). The small ones can hang on a key ring, the big ones light up the moon.

I have never had one fail or break or been less than delighted

 

[John Fenna]

5.11 or Princeton tec are my favourites of the moment both have wide ranges to cover pretty much anything you could need.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I'm happy with my 2 LED Lensers, a 4xAA one and a small 1xAA one; both have proved very reliable. I also use the "big" one as my bike light & it works very well

Bought from here (first class service & good prices; no connection etc): http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/

 

[falcon]

I would say any of the Fenix range. I have several that run on AAs - either small (1 AA), medium (2 AA) or huge (6 AAs). The small ones can hang on a key ring, the big ones light up the moon.

I have never had one fail or break or been less than delighted

Another vote for Fenix.....I have the PD22 model....hardly bigger than my thumb (therefore fine for my shirt pocket), uses CR123A battery, loads of settings up to 190 lumens, impact resistant, waterproof all for less than £50. Well pleased with it as you might guess

 

[MartiniDave]

Plus one for the Tesco CREE 2aa, about a tenner and brilliant, in every way. No longer use any of my other torches, except my petzl Tikka.

Dave

 

[BillyBlade]

I take my Fenix PD35 with me everywhere. Multimodes, including 850 (real, not Chinese) lumens for 60 pounds or therabouts. Fantastic kit.

 

[kiltedpict]

Fenix ld10 for me, £40 ish and does all I need it to.

 

[ateallthepies]

Fenix for me as well. I have owned lots of different makes of middle to top end torches but most that I now own are Fenix. The construction is very good. I have had the older TK11 R2 4-5 years and three quarters of that time it has been my work torch and been abused and thrown in the tool bag!!

I did start with Tesco Cree torches and these are fine for light use but all of them fell apart and stopped working after some prolonged heavy use.

I tend to buy from the Flashaholics site and there are plenty of standard battery torches there. I used to only want the super bright torches but now I look specifically for ones with very low settings and any I buy now must have a good range from super low to nice and bright! It's surprising how often I only use the say 3 lumen mode so that's something to consider?

Whatever you buy it's worth getting a small tube of lube and periodically clean the threads and O rings and lube them up.

 

[slowworm]

I've picked up a few torches over the years including the Tesco £10 2AA CREE. While that's ok for the price I've a smaller ThruNite Saber 1A that produces more light from a single AA battery and it has a better build with a good range of settings, very low, low and very high. While I quite like a simple torch (why oh why do so many come with a strobe?), a low and a high setting are useful.

My favourite torch is a Fenix LD25, is has a good range of settings and a way of swtiching easily between just two, it runs from 2 easily obtainable AAs and has a nice rubber coating so it's not too cold to hold in winter. Unfortuaneately it's discontinued I think. I've had it for a few years now, dropped it a few times and it still works.

Size wise, I prefer a 2AA torch for normal hand held use but if I'm likely to need to work on something a single AA torch is easier to hold in the mouth for a few moments.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Thanks for all the replies much appreciatedl

 

[British Red]

My favourite torch is a Fenix LD25, is has a good range of settings and a way of swtiching easily between just two, it runs from 2 easily obtainable AAs and has a nice rubber coating so it's not too cold to hold in winter. Unfortuaneately it's discontinued I think. I've had it for a few years now, dropped it a few times and it still works.

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Thats my favourite too. I bought spares when I heard it might be discontinued - they are an excellent piece of kit

 

[rik_uk3]

Plus one for the Tesco CREE 2aa, about a tenner and brilliant, in every way. No longer use any of my other torches, except my petzl Tikka.

Dave

^^^^^^^

what he said.

 

[Bishop]

Flashlights I've had a few...
And more, much more than this, I lit it my wayyyyyyyyyy

Though I typically pack one of those generic palm size jobbies that take 3AA batteries the one I use most after dark around camp is matchbox sized dynamo one. Bright enough for close up tasks like cooking and those times you do need both hands free it's less trauamatic to hold in the teeth.

 

[mrcharly]

Torches that I use (during winter) every day:
Fenix LD20
Fenix E20
Alpkit Gamma headtorch

The e20 is the oldest of the three, I've had it about 5 years and used for hundreds of hours. The LD20 is fabulous - the low setting gives about 70hours and is adequate for close work or as a 'be seen' light on a bike. On high it lights up the world.
The Alpkit is amazing for the money (I paid £15). Low white, green and red leds or a 1W led that is a good beam. Rear red light on battery pack so you can be spotted at night when walking in a group.

 

[scottishwolf]

Can't reccomend these enough. Decent seller too. I've got one on each rifle, one in the car and one for general use lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultrafire...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item3f1d6253c9