Do you keep a torch in your car?

[300bhp/ton]

Aside from cars I'm a bit of a gadget freak and love high powered torches and flashlights.

Does anyone else keep a quality torch in the car just in case you might need it?

Today in my car I've got compact Klarus NT20. 16650 Li-ion powered, 280 lumens, 4 brightness modes and beacon mode should I need it.

[Mr Roper]

I always have my Zippo on me.

[Harry Flashman]

Yes. But as I frequently drive through parts of south London that are less than pleasant, it's a huge maglite underneath the seat.

[gog440]

I have my 18650 powered 200 lm torch that I got from hong kong via deal extreme. I am sure it will come in handy some day, but has only been in there a month or so.

[CampDavid]

I found that the E38 has a tourch in the glovebox after only 9 months of ownership.

Like everything else it works too

[Triumph Man]

I have a small torch in my "man tin".

[Baryonyx]

I always have a small Cree torch with me, and a collapsable shovel when snow is likely.

[HustleRussell]

It's the 21st century! iPhones have LED lights which serve as perfectly acceptable emergency torches...

[Car and Brew]

yup, have a brilliant high power pocket torch that does the trick.

[Lucas Ayde]

Cheap Tesco LED torch for emergencies tucked in the door cavity, I should really get another one that you can hang up to provide light to an area like the engine bay. There's a cheap multi-tool in there too.

Couple of emergency ponchos and space blankets in the glove compartment. Hi-Vis vest, Tow rope, jumper leads, small air compressor, 1.5L of water and 1L of oil stowed in the boot.

There's no excuse not to be prepared for unforeseen situations.

[Speed addicted]

Yup, I have a LED lenser mini searchlight, and a small head torch.
I also keep glowsticks and a zippo in there in case of impromptu raves.

[aka_kerrly]

An additional question should be when did you last test your torch.

I have had torches which have failed due to the battery leaking which is a bit of a piss take when you think you are being organised.

[Face for Radio]

Yes, 18650 powered 650lumen torch under the armrest.

If someone wants to start a fight, it can quite easily blind temporarily whilst you make a hasty exit.

[fat freddie]

Got a set of 3 little LED torches off Amazon a few months back for a tenner Great wee things, one in each car & one in the house by the fusebox.

[croyde]

My 1997 E36 has a torch in the glove box. Still works.

[famfarrow]

Yes, got a torch in my drivers side door pocket, part of my man stash in the car.

[Lee540]

Harry Flashman said:

it's a huge maglite underneath the seat.

Same

[Lucas Ayde]

aka_kerrly said:

An additional question should be when did you last test your torch.

I have had torches which have failed due to the battery leaking which is a bit of a piss take when you think you are being organised.

Yep, nothing worse than thinking that this is the day that your emergency preparations are vindicated only to find that you have flat batteries and triumph turns to tragedy.

Choice of batteries can mitigate leakages and lost charge - Lithium AAs or AAAs are a lot more reliable than alkaline if left in something long-term, as would be typical for emergency use.

[chris182]

Lucas Ayde said:

There's no excuse not to be prepared for unforeseen situations.

Ermm, ok. I think that statement may be somewhat self contradicting

[T7G]

Not a torch, but a wind-up lantern in the boot.