Thread: What is a good torch?

Originally Posted by Xavie

I agree aboout headlamps they are good. The more expensive ones are much better. I have been out camping with mine for approx 20 nights now and use it at home and the batteries are still not dead. Biggest prob with l.e.d. is they give no warning when they are going to die. They just do it so I often cary 2 torches in case one does.

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Xav

The Petzl I have has a flashing tiny led on the side that starts as green, goes orange, and then starts flashing orange as the battery dies. Eventually the main light flashes a couple of times every few minutes.

I bought this little ripper. It lights up a wall 150m away.
Better than any maglite. The new technology boggles my mind.

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Hi all i a sucker for torches but the one i always take is my 10 million candle power touch its great, and you get a fair bit of run time 30-45 min which is plenty of walks downthe beach from the camp anther thing is that much light makess the water boil can see fish in the shellows cheers all

petzl head torches are just great

Strongly recommend you look at FENIX brand LED torches. Super high quality at good prices.

I have a couple of great torches of which I would recommend.
One is a Narva Rechargeable inspection lamp, this is great under the bonnet for a good broad light. It has 15 LED's, giving good light spread. It is completely sealed, so is waterproof with a belt clip attached. This came with a 240 volt wall charger and a 12 volt cigarette lighter plug for charging.
The other is a LED Lenser, which is a single led torch that uses 3 AAA batteries. This runs for ever, giving a very bright white light over a reasonable distance.
I find both very handy under the bonnet, as one gives a spread and other is a spot of light.
Both of these were sent to me by 4wd Monthly/Action for subscribing, so the torches alone are worth subscription cost.

Greg

Check out Dan's Data, go here-
Dan's Data - Full Index
and scroll down to lighting, he's reviewed many torches.

Cheers
Simon

So now I can't make up my mind.You blokes are supposed to help. Pat