Help me find a torch

[anonymous-user]

I am doing an expedition in a few weeks and need a decent torch. I have a head torch so need a small handheld torch which is not too big!

Budget is dependant on the product I guess but up to £100 for a good one! The cheaper the better really

[Chevykevv]

CREE, Small very bright excellent value.

[GOG440]

http://eud.dx.com/product/infinite-zooming-240-350...


Just a little bit under your budget!

[djt100]

look on DX for a CREE XML-T6 torch. I have a couple and use them on the bikes for night rides in woods. you wont need any better, you can buy a couple for your budget with a few 18650 batteries for spares

[Fluffsri]

Led Lensor P7, cracking peice of kit!

https://www.ledlenser.com/uk/flashlights/p72/

[Foliage]

10 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-DIRECT%C2%AECREE-Lumens...

[DannyScene]

Another vote for Cree, I've been exploring and photographing underground for years and wouldn't dream of using anything other than Cree

If you're feeling flush then for a bit extra money-wise you can get a Lenser P7 but they are on average 4 times more than the equivalent Cree from experience

Most decent torches now will take 18650 batteries so you may need to buy a new battery charger that they will fit into

[DannyScene]

Foliage said:

10 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-DIRECT%C2%AECREE-Lumens...

I wouldn't go for these, they really are tiny and don't give off much light, they also lunch batteries although they do take AA's so batteries are super cheap

I'd get the T6 (I own 4 haha)

[colin79666]

LED Lenser P5 gets my vote. Doesn't eat batteries (1 AA), puts out a lot of light and has robust build quality.

[anonymous-user]

DannyScene said:

Foliage said:

10 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-DIRECT%C2%AECREE-Lumens...

I wouldn't go for these, they really are tiny and don't give off much light, they also lunch batteries although they do take AA's so batteries are super cheap

I'd get the T6 (I own 4 haha)

For about £6inc a Torchy 14500, I'd say they were excellent. Even with AAs they are great for a small torch costing £2. They've been a great standby at home and for light weight wood walks etc

[jcborden]

I can thoroughly recommend the Fenix PD35. Small, light and incredibly bright (has six different settings from low to wow), waterproof and takes one 18650 or if you don't want to take a charger, then 2x cr123.

An amazing bit of kit for £60

I've had the lenser p7 and a a smaller lenser (still do) but had a few issues with them and thei brightness just doesn't match.

http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/fenix-professional-to...

[Avidfanofstuff]

jcborden said:

I can thoroughly recommend the Fenix PD35. Small, light and incredibly bright (has six different settings from low to wow), waterproof and takes one 18650 or if you don't want to take a charger, then 2x cr123.

An amazing bit of kit for £60

I've had the lenser p7 and a a smaller lenser (still do) but had a few issues with them and thei brightness just doesn't match.

http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/fenix-professional-to...

This... With bells on.

[DannyScene]

wsurfa said:

DannyScene said:

Foliage said:

10 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-DIRECT%C2%AECREE-Lumens...

I wouldn't go for these, they really are tiny and don't give off much light, they also lunch batteries although they do take AA's so batteries are super cheap

I'd get the T6 (I own 4 haha)

For about £6inc a Torchy 14500, I'd say they were excellent. Even with AAs they are great for a small torch costing £2. They've been a great standby at home and for light weight wood walks etc

OP said he is doing an expedition, I'd want something more suited to the job personally for an expedition

[SickAsAParrot]

Foliage said:

10 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-DIRECT%C2%AECREE-Lumens...

No, I got one the switch became intermittent after only a few uses.