not had much experience with torches but own a couple of small led lensers and love them. just wondering what the general opinion on them was as im looking at getting a P7
LED Lenser torches
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fantastic torch mate, excellent beam and distance but also has the wide spread option that can light up a sports hall, well worth the money you won't be disappointed.
I have an L7 which is pretty good but there is another thread on here about aldi 5W cree torches which are only 10.99 They are really good 500 lumen's as they say have just got one and its bright well bright. have a look mate .
I've got the P7 and it kicks maglite into touch. Amazing little torch, battery lasts an age and the beam is totally focusable (if that''s not a real word, many apologies). I've used it for lamping rabbits with my 22 air rifle and another friends has mounted it to his rimfire.
Got mine on ebay from hong kong based seller (was terrified it wouldn't be legit but turned out to be fine) and got the pack with a tonne of accessories - lanyard, belt loop etc.
Very cool.
Got mine on ebay from hong kong based seller (was terrified it wouldn't be legit but turned out to be fine) and got the pack with a tonne of accessories - lanyard, belt loop etc.
Very cool.
Ive got a P7 and I love it, batteries last, very robust and its very bright
The only tihng that halted me from buying one earlier was that they arent waterproof but that hasntr been a problem up to now, I just need to make sure I dont drop it in a river
The only tihng that halted me from buying one earlier was that they arent waterproof but that hasntr been a problem up to now, I just need to make sure I dont drop it in a river
Excellent things. I got a this good deal from here: http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/professional-torches/led-lenser-p7.html
A guy I work with has an M7 and its better than a 4D maglight with an expensive drop in. They are well made (German) and more water 'resistant' than the cheaper chinese versions. You can always upgrade the 'o' rings.
Love em to bits mate.
So far I have the
V9
P3
P7
P14
And just ordered an x21.
To be fair I've heard good things about the fenix range too.
So far I have the
V9
P3
P7
P14
And just ordered an x21.
To be fair I've heard good things about the fenix range too.
you wont find this one in the shops! 
a great little torch though, the spot on it must have a throw of good 100m ... i've got a mate who has the 'hocus focus' p7, very powerful on the spot
a great little torch though, the spot on it must have a throw of good 100m ... i've got a mate who has the 'hocus focus' p7, very powerful on the spot
I've got the ALDI one as well - goig to get another tomorrow
They are brillaint for price £10.99
Yup, before spending any serious money I'd look at the Aldi one. I have bought the Aldi torch and I think it's the dogs. I cant compare it to an LED Lenser as I dont own one, but the Aldi rating is 480-500 Lumens, water resistant, focusable beam, 3 different modes and comes with a lanyard and a belt pouch.
I have a P4 in my networking tool kit, can't fault it. Much better than the nurses pen light I had.
I've an aldi torch I use for work....a lot of bang for your Buck. Well recommended...cue signature
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I can highly recommend the Klarus XT10 - it's an excellent EDC.
http://www.taclight.co.uk/klarus-torches/xt10-xml.html
http://www.taclight.co.uk/klarus-torches/xt10-xml.html
lol I have the NT10, also recommended! as you cans see, it's tiny with a 230 lumen output
I just purchased this offer today after reading this thread. if you decide to get one this offer saves you a few Quid and you get an extra torch.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/led-lenser-...17684X748153X92d8391492795c0ecf70901c1469edc1
http://www.maplin.co.uk/led-lenser-...17684X748153X92d8391492795c0ecf70901c1469edc1
Sixty odd quid though, it'd need to be. I'd want it stapled to my hand for security at that price.
Seems to be a surge in torch technology in the last year or so, when i looked into updating my upgraded maglites i was amazed at how how power you can get from such small packages now days.
Although there are very few times you'll actually NEED 500Lm+ i have found it to be extremely useful to have this at times.
Your best bet is to look to see what battery format you want then do some looking around.
As said for VFM Fenix really do take some beating.
They're a good range of lights from decent floods to excellent throwers, and although some brands are built a little more sturdy (my TK35 has been to hell and back, dropped many many times, fell off my MTB on a downhill at around 30mph, used when free diving and dropped into cars engine bays so many times i've lost count), it's a tough task to buy a bad light.
You really need to look around though as 100Lm (P5 i believe) is absolutely nothing.
Here's my current range of lights
From left to right
Fenix LD01 Stainless Steel, single AAA, 72lm
Fenix LD01, single AAA, 72lm
Maglite Solitaire. single AAA, TerraLux LED upgrade to around 20Lm
Mini Maglite, 2 x AA, with TerraLux Cree P4 upgrade, 140Lm
Mini Maglite, 2 x AA, with TerraLux Cree P4 upgrade, 140Lm
Fenix TK21 U2, 1 x 18650, 468Lm
Fenix TK35, 2 x 18650, 820Lm
Then there are my EDC lights
Bottom: Zebralight SC600, 1 x 18650, 750Lm
Top: Zebralight H600, 1 x 18650, 750Lm
Then there is my biggest light, the Fenix TK70, 4 x D cells, 2200Lm
The H600 only arrived a few days ago so i haven't really had to much time with it, but from last nights walk i'm very impressed.
Might seem like a lot of torches but they all have their job.
The various Maglites are used in various tool boxes and give enough lights for 80% of jobs requiring a torch.
The SC600 goes in my bum bag so is my EDC light
The H600 will be my hiking light
The TK35 i take hiking for the odd time i need a really decent throw, or if i'm a bit nervous walking in a certain area (on strobe mode it distracts pretty much anything from dogs and bears to the odd junkie going somewhere quiet on the mountain to shoot up.
It's also weighty enough and the right shape to use if the strobe doesn't deter them.
TK21 is really the only light that's a bit surplus, as the ZL's are brighter and smaller and the TK35 throws a LOT better, so that's currently staying in the car.
The TK70 comes with me when i'm taking my RC stuff out at night, ohhhh and to guide down stray planes
Cheers
Mark
Although there are very few times you'll actually NEED 500Lm+ i have found it to be extremely useful to have this at times.
Your best bet is to look to see what battery format you want then do some looking around.
As said for VFM Fenix really do take some beating.
They're a good range of lights from decent floods to excellent throwers, and although some brands are built a little more sturdy (my TK35 has been to hell and back, dropped many many times, fell off my MTB on a downhill at around 30mph, used when free diving and dropped into cars engine bays so many times i've lost count), it's a tough task to buy a bad light.
You really need to look around though as 100Lm (P5 i believe) is absolutely nothing.
Here's my current range of lights
From left to right
Fenix LD01 Stainless Steel, single AAA, 72lm
Fenix LD01, single AAA, 72lm
Maglite Solitaire. single AAA, TerraLux LED upgrade to around 20Lm
Mini Maglite, 2 x AA, with TerraLux Cree P4 upgrade, 140Lm
Mini Maglite, 2 x AA, with TerraLux Cree P4 upgrade, 140Lm
Fenix TK21 U2, 1 x 18650, 468Lm
Fenix TK35, 2 x 18650, 820Lm
Then there are my EDC lights
Bottom: Zebralight SC600, 1 x 18650, 750Lm
Top: Zebralight H600, 1 x 18650, 750Lm
Then there is my biggest light, the Fenix TK70, 4 x D cells, 2200Lm
The H600 only arrived a few days ago so i haven't really had to much time with it, but from last nights walk i'm very impressed.
Might seem like a lot of torches but they all have their job.
The various Maglites are used in various tool boxes and give enough lights for 80% of jobs requiring a torch.
The SC600 goes in my bum bag so is my EDC light
The H600 will be my hiking light
The TK35 i take hiking for the odd time i need a really decent throw, or if i'm a bit nervous walking in a certain area (on strobe mode it distracts pretty much anything from dogs and bears to the odd junkie going somewhere quiet on the mountain to shoot up.
It's also weighty enough and the right shape to use if the strobe doesn't deter them.
TK21 is really the only light that's a bit surplus, as the ZL's are brighter and smaller and the TK35 throws a LOT better, so that's currently staying in the car.
The TK70 comes with me when i'm taking my RC stuff out at night, ohhhh and to guide down stray planes
Cheers
Mark
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