tbourner Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Can anyone recommend a torch to buy? I need something quite small, the best thing I've got is a 4 cell maglite, but obviously that's massive!!! It'll be for walking, so if I go for a treck in the dark and end up in the woods or something I'd like something powerful but small enough to stick in a pocket (quite large pockets mind). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Don't touch maglite's they are crap by todays standards. Go for a 7 led torch. They are relatively small (usually 1 battery) and they last for ages. The light off them is unreal too. I have a snapon one which i think cost around £40. Cheaper ones can be bought for around £10. They aren't quite as good but for walking they are definitely good enough. Scott =op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 This is the one I have, it's pretty god but I wondered if there was anything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Mini-Maglite with hi-power bulb plus optional red filter attachment - wouldn't leave the UK without one;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I've got one like this. 21 LED's, it takes 3xAAA batteries, very bright! It's great http://www.truetools.co.uk/acatalog/Brand_New_Products_Here_.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fenix-P3D-Q5-LED-Torch-Flashlight-215-Lumens_W0QQitemZ300194336683QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60840QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I would go for something like the above. Scott =op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 i dont like mags as they role around everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Get some IR goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Get some IR goggles. Ooh good idea, how much are they!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Try the candlepower forum. Plenty of torch geeks on there that can advise you of custom built Surefire torches. I use a Surefire 6P. Great quality & powerful as a headlight..... almost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 I think I've decided on a Fenix T1 Q5, seems pretty good!! What's the difference between a textured and smooth reflector? What effect does it have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Surefire all the way. That's what we use in the Air Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 IIRC a textured reflector makes the beam of light even, the beam from a std reflector is brighter in the centre and fades out to the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Try the candlepower forum. Plenty of torch geeks on there that can advise you of custom built Surefire torches. I use a Surefire 6P. Great quality & powerful as a headlight..... almost Candlepower forum - this must be a wind-up (no I've not Googled it yet). Do they have meets, and if so are they held at night ? Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Talking of wind-ups, I've got a wind up torch in the car. Only 3 LED's, but it's good enough for occasional use and would be fine to just keep in your pocket for an emergency. And you'll never get a flat battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Candlepower forum - this must be a wind-up (no I've not Googled it yet). Do they have meets, and if so are they held at night ? Just a thought Talking of wind-ups, I've got a wind up torch in the car. Only 3 LED's, but it's good enough for occasional use and would be fine to just keep in your pocket for an emergency. And you'll never get a flat battery. Good idea! Whenever I've needed a torch, the battery's flat. This would be a good alternative, but I do like Kranz's suggestion though. I've got a pretty decent LED cycling light that could always double as a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBDJ Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Don't think it'll have good battery life... http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/wicked_lights-74-0.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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