torch recommendations

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Tikkat1x

Tikkat1x

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Evening chaps.
im after buying a decent torch for when i walk the dog, ill be off the beaten track so it will be dark, looking about its a bit of a mine field, seen some at £200 and some on ebay that claim to light up a football field for £8 :lol: idealy something easy to carry about, preferably rechargeable but not essential, any ideas??
thanks.

lee
 
For what it's worth I have had plenty of torches over the years as I often work outside at night.

First thing to decide is how/ if you want to hold it. Personally now I would only entertain a torch the mounts to a rifle, top of a truck or my head! Lost track of the time I've found myself with a torch in the gob trying to do a zip/bootlace/take a pi$$.

I use these:

www.safetysupplies.co.uk

Petzl PIXA 2 ATEX Zone 2/22 Head Torch | Safety Supplies

Petzl PIXA 2 ATEX Zone 2/22 Head Torch, ATEX approved and suitable for proximity lighting and movement. Available now at Safety Supplies.
www.safetysupplies.co.uk www.safetysupplies.co.uk

Have loads of 'em from an old contract but take 2 AA batteries, I use rechargeable but I know if I need to I can pick some suitable batteries up at any store easily.

Can get them cheaper... Surprisingly good, 2 power levels.

If you want one I can post you one from my stash👍
 
T6 headlamp from Ali express. (Would you beleve the website won't let you copy the link) they have a cob light and 4 high power led which can illuminates a football field easily for a couple of hrs. Biggest issue is when batteries run out... the quad lights are pants by comparison
 
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Qwertyzmate said:
For what it's worth I have had plenty of torches over the years as I often work outside at night.

First thing to decide is how/ if you want to hold it. Personally now I would only entertain a torch the mounts to a rifle, top of a truck or my head! Lost track of the time I've found myself with a torch in the gob trying to do a zip/bootlace/take a pi$$.

I use these:

www.safetysupplies.co.uk

Petzl PIXA 2 ATEX Zone 2/22 Head Torch | Safety Supplies

Petzl PIXA 2 ATEX Zone 2/22 Head Torch, ATEX approved and suitable for proximity lighting and movement. Available now at Safety Supplies.
www.safetysupplies.co.uk www.safetysupplies.co.uk

Have loads of 'em from an old contract but take 2 AA batteries, I use rechargeable but I know if I need to I can pick some suitable batteries up at any store easily.

Can get them cheaper... Surprisingly good, 2 power levels.

If you want one I can post you one from my stash👍
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that would be brilliant mate thanks, never thought about a head torch,
 
Border said:
Led Lenser headlamps are pretty good.
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This ^

LED Lenser headtorches are pretty much all I have used for the last few years. A combination of the H14R.2 as a day-to-day workhorse and some H7R Core dotted in various pockets, bags and vehicles if required. I have a hankering for an H19R, but the price is ludicrous...

Lenser UK are doing a seriously good deal on the H7R Core right now on their website, down to £70. That is a lot of torch for the money...

H7R Core + K4R Twin Pack
 
An adjustable head torch to maximise the benefits of the wide & spot beam offerings would be useful but they all struggle when confronted with the slightest amount of mist or rain.

K
 
Island said:
This ^

LED Lenser headtorches are pretty much all I have used for the last few years. A combination of the H14R.2 as a day-to-day workhorse and some H7R Core dotted in various pockets, bags and vehicles if required. I have a hankering for an H19R, but the price is ludicrous...

Lenser UK are doing a seriously good deal on the H7R Core right now on their website, down to £70. That is a lot of torch for the money...

H7R Core + K4R Twin Pack
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The P7 torch is a decent option as well.
Fits in your pocket, has a decent long range beam.
 
Head torch Screwfix/Toolstation have a big selection
I have not got one but look at a Nobo make. Their big Larry is an awesome work type light. Cob strip light is stunning.
D
 
tikkat1x said:
thats just reminded me of the one i used to have 20 years ago, a mag light, like a police torch, that was brilliant, :D
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Ha, Maglite.
Seemed good at the time but can’t compete with LED.
I think Maglite offered a conversion at one time but never saw one.
Ours still works okay, as a torch or baton!
Ken.
 

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kenbro said:
Ha, Maglite.
Seemed good at the time but can’t compete with LED.
I think Maglite offered a conversion at one time but never saw one.
Ours still works okay, as a torch or baton!
Ken.
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@kenbro @tikkat1x if you have a Maglite then get yourself one of these:

Amazon product ASIN B009BVA71G
They are a simple drop-in replacement for the old style bulb and they resurrect the old Maglites, making them into a very respectable torch. I did this with my old Maglite two years ago.

They do other bulbs for the 3, 4, 5 and 6 cell models, etc.
 
willie_gunn said:
@kenbro @tikkat1x if you have a Maglite then get yourself one of these:

Amazon product ASIN B009BVA71G
They are a simple drop-in replacement for the old style bulb and they resurrect the old Maglites, making them into a very respectable torch. I did this with my old Maglite two years ago.

They do other bulbs for the 3, 4, 5 and 6 cell models, etc.
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Not sure what happened to the link above.

Try this one - "The TorchSite" on Amazon:

 
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