Torches and Illumination

Scotty · 03-05-2005, 17:21

So.. what torches do you use, anything special? I personally use a little, surprisingly bright one I've had for a few years, nothing special few quid from town. I have invested in some very bright and longlasting LED lights, one I usually keep round my neck and the other in my possibles pouch when I'm out and about. They're great for map reading etc at night. Maglites seem to have cornered the market but I've used these in the past and personally I don't like them all that much, they seem to run out to quickly.

Although, this looks pretty good http://www.botac.com/sug2zfl.html

Scott

Stevie · 03-05-2005, 20:48

I have 2 maglites, a double AA model which I have retired and a larger 3 cell unit which I use in the garden. My real-use torches are Inovas. I have the Inova Personal Light on my jacket zip and another on my key-ring. I have an X1 in my fat-boy and I've ordered the X5. The X1 runs off 1 AA and blows the maglites away. The LED is so bright and focused. I've got nearly 11 hours use off one rechargeable so it's not bad.

hk2001 · 11-05-2005, 10:11

I carry a 3D Silver maglite strapped to the outside of my pack simply because of it's ability to be used as a self defense weapon in a pinch. I have a few Inovas that rotate in my bag, but my newest is the UK 4AA Led.

My overall favorite flashlight? My surefire Aviator.

Chip · 12-05-2005, 18:24

This is the torch i use, this torch can really save your life. PL7 Premierlite, take a look.

Setting one single red LED, setting 2 6 white LEd's, setting 3 Strobe feature flashing out SOS.
The picture

The site
www.premierlight-uk.com/products/pl-7.htm

The veggi · 15-05-2005, 14:05

everyone should have at least one nuwai QIII torch

Chip · 15-05-2005, 14:23

The PL-7 are now under going trials with the ministry of defence, for issue to aircrews.

Chip

bothyman · 17-05-2005, 18:35

I carry a 2 led head torches a 5 and a 12 plus spare batteries, plus a Candle lantern nothing like the glow of a Candle to brighten things up.

OhCanada · 18-05-2005, 14:05

For EDC I have a 2 AAA minimag on my key chain. (Replaced the more useless Kubaton). and a Photon LED light.

For camping I generaly use a 2 AA minimag on a head band but I may get a LED head lamp.

In my BOB I have retired the minimag for a Inova light.

Leemann · 02-06-2005, 06:07

For EDC I carry a cmg infinity ultra G and a nuwai quantum 3 also photon freedom micro. And love them all the nuwai q 3 gets used the most.

Lee

03-05-2005, 17:21	#1
Scotty HERE'SSSS SCOTTY Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,071	Torches and Illumination So.. what torches do you use, anything special? I personally use a little, surprisingly bright one I've had for a few years, nothing special few quid from town. I have invested in some very bright and longlasting LED lights, one I usually keep round my neck and the other in my possibles pouch when I'm out and about. They're great for map reading etc at night. Maglites seem to have cornered the market but I've used these in the past and personally I don't like them all that much, they seem to run out to quickly. Although, this looks pretty good http://www.botac.com/sug2zfl.html Scott

03-05-2005, 20:48	#2
Stevie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kidderminster, England Age: 29 Posts: 29	I have 2 maglites, a double AA model which I have retired and a larger 3 cell unit which I use in the garden. My real-use torches are Inovas. I have the Inova Personal Light on my jacket zip and another on my key-ring. I have an X1 in my fat-boy and I've ordered the X5. The X1 runs off 1 AA and blows the maglites away. The LED is so bright and focused. I've got nearly 11 hours use off one rechargeable so it's not bad. __________________ Stevie The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a flat tyre.

12-05-2005, 18:24	#4
Chip Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Age: 43 Posts: 488	This is the torch i use, this torch can really save your life. PL7 Premierlite, take a look. Setting one single red LED, setting 2 6 white LEd's, setting 3 Strobe feature flashing out SOS. The picture The site www.premierlight-uk.com/products/pl-7.htm __________________ To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.

15-05-2005, 14:05	#5
The veggi Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sheffield Age: 27 Posts: 52	everyone should have at least one nuwai QIII torch __________________ Girls call me God As in Oh God, what have you done now?

15-05-2005, 14:23	#6
Chip Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Age: 43 Posts: 488	The PL-7 are now under going trials with the ministry of defence, for issue to aircrews. Chip __________________ To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.

11-05-2005, 10:11	#3
hk2001 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Age: 82 Posts: 26	I carry a 3D Silver maglite strapped to the outside of my pack simply because of it's ability to be used as a self defense weapon in a pinch. I have a few Inovas that rotate in my bag, but my newest is the UK 4AA Led. My overall favorite flashlight? My surefire Aviator.

17-05-2005, 18:35	#7
bothyman Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 49	I carry a 2 led head torches a 5 and a 12 plus spare batteries, plus a Candle lantern nothing like the glow of a Candle to brighten things up.

18-05-2005, 14:05	#8
OhCanada Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 50	For EDC I have a 2 AAA minimag on my key chain. (Replaced the more useless Kubaton). and a Photon LED light. For camping I generaly use a 2 AA minimag on a head band but I may get a LED head lamp. In my BOB I have retired the minimag for a Inova light.

02-06-2005, 06:07	#9
Leemann Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A Place they all call UTAH Posts: 15	For EDC I carry a cmg infinity ultra G and a nuwai quantum 3 also photon freedom micro. And love them all the nuwai q 3 gets used the most. Lee

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