I wanna new torch

rca779

I want to get myself a decent torch, but what type do I buy?

I am happy to spend about £20 getting a good torch but I have seen the following types and cannot make my mind up which is the best:

• Xenon torch?
• LED torch?
• Maglite torch?

Can anyone tell me which are the best?

wallbash

Really depends on what /how you use a torch.
My Maglite is indestructible but must remember to keep some spare batteries.
Have a cheap large rechargeable plugged in the garage.

Also a wind-up sits in the draw. Notice that the windup gets more use.

vikingaero

LED torches are much better nowadays. Filament bulb/Xenons suck up batteries. If you want a general purpose LED torch then Tesco sell maglite lookalikes:

AA cell LED 3w £12ish
C cell LED 3w £16ish
D cell LED 4w £20ish

They seem to be clearing stocks of them so prices posted above are what I remember buying them at - but are probably much cheaper. It depends on what you want the torch for and the size of it.

I'm a complete torch ho as I'm a caver. I think I have in the region of 12 headtorches, 40 hand torches and my piece de la resistance - a £400 Scurion headtorch!

Chyna-s

Probably wont help but this was on my boyfriends list for his birthday next week

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LED-Lenser-Police-Focus-Torch/dp/B000OGCP6W/ref=pd_ts_diy_3?ie=UTF8&s=diy

tessie_bear

maglights are great..we have every model around the place...also a wind up one might be useful