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Cheap LED torches/flashlights - any good?
Tinman57:
...has that "reach out and touch someone" power, and is what I use with my 12 gauge at night....-Tinman57 (April 04, 2013, 06:36 PM)
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WTF? here's hoping I never actually meet you at night :o -Target (April 04, 2013, 07:14 PM)
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LOL! I live out in the middle of the forest on my ranch. There are critters around here that like munching on horses and outside pets, so I need something super bright at night to spot these evil critters. My 30-30 has a night-vision scope on it so I can really reach out there and touch something. ;) And yes, if it's a human being sneaking about at night around my house, obviously they're up to no good and will be dealth with appropriately... ;D
crabby3:
A few years ago, I got mildly interested in modern LED torches (flashlights, to those of you west of the Atlantic). I settled on a Fenix L1D, a model I think they no longer make, and was very impressed with the light output from a small torch with a single high-quality LED and a single AA battery. Indeed, sometimes it's too bright.
There are still plenty of premium models around from the likes of Fenix themselves, LED Lenser, Maglite, Ansmann and others, but lately I see every outlet rife with dirt-cheap multi-LED torches that may not be of such quality, but still deliver a lot of light at low cost.
If you aren't an emergency services professional, or the like, and just want a torch for around the house and garden, or for carrying in your car, is there really any point now in buying an expensive top-brand model?
-rjbull (April 02, 2013, 04:11 PM)
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FWIW I have one of these little guys and it's bright enough to see where you are stepping in total darkness. I like it because it uses only 1 AAA. You can twist it to keep it on or hold the button on the end.
It has similar looks and feel of a Maglite. I've dropped it a few times but I haven't run over it with a vehicle.
Mine was a premium (free) but they're only 4 bucks USD + shipping (which may be more than 4 bucks; you know ... across the pond and all). ;D
cmpm:
In general, I prefer the LED type with the Maglites.
Dependable and long lasting, if you get the ones that use D batteries.
For me, D batteries have always lasted much longer then any other size.
The crank type flashlight is good to have as a backup.
MerleOne:
Personnally, I rely on Photonlight products. They are small, easy to use, well built and not that expensive. They run promotion regularly. And they have models where the LED is partially shielded so that the user doesn't get any part of the beam in his/her own eyes. Just my 2 cents...
IsmaelHansen:
A few years ago, I got mildly interested in modern LED torches (flashlights, to those of you west of the Atlantic). I settled on a Fenix L1D, a model I think they no longer make, and was very impressed with the light output from a small torch with a single high-quality LED and a single AA battery. Indeed, sometimes it's too bright.
There are still plenty of premium models around from the likes of Fenix themselves, led lights Lenser, Maglite, Ansmann and others, but lately I see every outlet rife with dirt-cheap multi-LED torches that may not be of such quality, but still deliver a lot of light at low cost.
If you aren't an emergency services professional, or the like, and just want a torch for around the house and garden, or for carrying in your car, is there really any point now in buying an expensive top-brand model?
-rjbull (April 02, 2013, 04:11 PM)
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it depends on luck some lights last for years and many not even for some days.. I am lucky my cheap lights are working well for last two years
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