New torch?

[fussyproduct]

hi im looking for a small torch to replace my maglite solitare with. i find the solitare is only useful if it is pitch black. i carry it in a pouch with my SAK and so am looking for something around the same size. im looking to spend around £20

any ideas?

thanks

 

[calibanzwei]

I've been researching exactly this for a week! - I suggest you sign up to CandlePowerForums: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/index.php?
Ignore the science (as most of it will blow your mind ), but browse to the Budget Lights section and check out all the reviews. Most of what is discussed can be purchased at Deal Extreme - dollar prices and free international delivery.

No links to either...just I have everything currently bookmarked

My current favourite is http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10712, but for something x1 AAA like the Solitaire, try the Fenix EO1

 

[Fizzy]

I'd also recommend the Fenix E01

 

[andy r]

Fenix is good, I've got their TA21, but for keepy handy use I've got a LED Lenser P2 which is single AAA about £14 from memory and doesnt seem too juicy

 

[SimonM]

LED Lenser P3...had mine since Christmas and really rate it. Much brighter than the Solitaire which it replaced.

Quote from Tamarack...
http://www.tamarackgroup.co.uk/acatalog/Torches.html

Led Lenser P3 Torch
The P3 is under four inches long and about as big around as a pen, making it perfect for a pocket.

Advanced Focus System - Spot to Flood Beam
Lightweight Aircraft Aluminium Casing
One Handed Speed Focus
Rear Tail Cap Switch
Luminous Flux 13.6
Max Watt 0.33
Burn Time Up to 40 Hours
Dimensions 94x20mm
Weight 42 gms
Power Supply 1 x AAA Alkaline

Simon

 

[GST138]

having researched this, i think that you would not be disappointed with the fenix ld01. A bit over your limit but a really great light. Failing this look at the ITP lights in the Trading post. I have not used the firm Going Gear Europe and have no affiliation to them but I have heard good things about the lights

 

[J4C3]

Hi mate,
I'd go for:
small
E01 £12 but only 10 lumens good for keyring etc but IMO good the extra bit and get a
ITP A2 EOS 80 lumens very sturdy £23 keyring size but really bright great clip,i have one of my knife sheath attached to a metal recoil lanyard

if you would like a little bigger and can stretch id really go for the Nitecore EZ123 its just under £40 but its 180 off a single CR123 battery,small rugged and very bright with a great throw.
Ive got all of these and they are hold up well and great kit for the money

 

[MK123]

agree with using candlepowerforums, though its information overload!

I got this one:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28546

as it was cheap and had good reviews on CPF! havent had it long, but it seems awsome for its size, 220lumens.

 

[Rebel]

If you've been using a Mag Solitaire you'll be blown away by the power of any of the new Cree (or similar) LED lights.

Like the others said there are some good deals on cheap models at Deal Extreme. If you're feeling flush then Fenix is the way to go as they are excellent quality and dependable.

 

[PhotoGirl]

Ooh I have been wanting a torch and not far from Tamarack shop. Might go gander

 

[AJB]

Ooh I have been wanting a torch and not far from Tamarack shop. Might go gander

I was in last weekend, I think they have a minimum 20% sale on today - I only think though!

 

[rommy]

This has got to tick all your boxes?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tank007-TK703...ing_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item4cf0e8824e

No connection etc. etc.

 

[3bears]

I rock a sreamlight micro stream, only about 25 lm but is small and does the trick for most things, i've got a few more 'madman lumens' torches but this little thing gets the most use really!¬

 

[Old Bones]

This has got to tick all your boxes?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tank007-TK703-...item4cf0e8824e

You can get the same thing from http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26988, but for $10.96 (£6.83), which is less than half the price on Ebay. The feedback is a bit variable on DX.

This http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.24127 might be OK, and its only a fiver, or http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14739, but its almost a tenner. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44168 - about £2!

If your after a small light, then the Romisens are worth looking at - the RC-G2 takes an AA, and is great for £7.50, or the RC-A4, with a Q3, runs off a C123, and is a (good) knockoff of a Nitecore. Very good workmanship, bright, reliable and fairly cheap.

P3 lenser looks good for about a tenner, or you could get it as part of a 'gift pack', which Maplin were selling last year for about five pounds less than the P5 alone They are doing much the same at the moment, with a pack for £29.99 (which is £10 less than the price you'd pay for the main torch from maplin!) - a Police Tech Focus http://www.ledlenser.com.au/2009/EN...ance/html_Tserie/hokusfocus.php?id=hokusfocus and a little AG13 powered torch, which is worth a tenner.
I'd recommend the Cyberlite Firefly (a lot better than my solitare), but the AG13 batteries are a bit of a pain compared with an AAA.

 

[zarkwon]

Just ordered the new Fenix E05. First batch from thephotonshop (I think. No affiliation etc) are limited edition 30 lumens (regular torch will be 27 I think) and smaller than your pinkie. Can get for £15ish. Waterproof too.

 

[cave_dweller]

iTP A3 Eos. Bright, small, reliable. I bought one for wifey, and liked it so much all my mates are getting them for Crimbo. Fits on a keyring, is about the size of my little finger and puts out 80 lumens on high. Wicked.

Oops. Just noticed how old this thread is. Sorry folks!

 

[seb.h]

you can pick up an LED Lenser P3 for about £15 I think and if I remeber correctly they are 12 lumens and as the maglite solitare is only (as far as I know from other forums) about 2.5 lumens you'll see a significant difference in output (silly maglite it's all about LEDs). if you need a main torch I think you can still find the P7 an amazing 200 lumens with a free P3 kick around but then that's £55

 

[AJB]

P7 £36 on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Led-Lenser-8407-P7-Torch/dp/B0018O7UAA


Should I buy one? Is there anything brighter at £40?

 

[seb.h]

I don't know of anything brighter at that price the LED Lensers are pretty solid torches. you might find something but would you need anything brighter than 200 lumens

 

[siman]

Im picking up the Maplin deal with the Led Lenser police tech and V2 for £29.99. Ill let you know how good they are.