torch recommendations

[Tikkat1x]

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 idealy something easy to carry about, preferably rechargeable but not essential, any ideas??
thanks.

lee

 

[Will the chippy]

Unique fire t38 would do. Takes 18650 batteries. The new led 2aa mag lights are really good too.

 

[patjack]

Hunting lamps - Lamping kits - Tactical torches - CREE LED bike lights
Good value and good to deal with and answers emails very quickly if you have a problem. Not really a problem though... and he sent out a replacement part no quibble.

 

[Qwertyzmate]

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:

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

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

 

[Border]

Led Lenser headlamps are pretty good.

 

[.25-06]

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

 

[Tikkat1x]

thats just reminded me of the one i used to have 20 years ago, a mag light, like a police torch, that was brilliant,

 

[Tikkat1x]

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:

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

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

that would be brilliant mate thanks, never thought about a head torch,

 

[Qwertyzmate]

that would be brilliant mate thanks, never thought about a head torch,

No worries. PM me where you want it posted

 

[Qwertyzmate]

that would be brilliant mate thanks, never thought about a head torch,

Sorry duplicate

 

[Island]

Led Lenser headlamps are pretty good.

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

 

[jall55]

I use a Fenix - not sure on model
Its awesome
If you want i can get the model tomorrow

 

[Klenchblaize]

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

 

[basil]

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

The P7 torch is a decent option as well.
Fits in your pocket, has a decent long range beam.

 

[Cyres]

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

 

[kenbro]

thats just reminded me of the one i used to have 20 years ago, a mag light, like a police torch, that was brilliant,

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.

 

[willie_gunn]

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.

@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.

 

[Taff]

Black diamond or led lenser head torches are the way to go.

 

[willie_gunn]

@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.

Not sure what happened to the link above.

Try this one - "The TorchSite" on Amazon:

Amazon.co.uk

 

[kenbro]

Not sure what happened to the link above.

Try this one - "The TorchSite" on Amazon:

Amazon.co.uk

The link is still there for me.
I did send for one last night.
Thanks Willie.
Ken.