looking for a good torch

Oneday77

Maglite are good as they have very sound bodies and switching mechanisms. Not to mention being waterproof and if they are the C or D cell models great for self defence
Idealy it realy depends on how your using it. If it is to walk round and police a secure site, take a 3-4 cell maglite with an LED head. If it is for general walking, working in confined spaces or just where you need your hands free try the petzel range.

Bowling_4_Gold

Personally I have a Maglite 3D LED, which came bundled with a Maglite 2AA LED (incl all batteries!) which I picked up from Costco for about £27 the lot, which is a very good price. It is really practical for what I use it for, and is surprisingly powerful. Although not the best flashlight out there, it is really good (and I am a man of many flashlights!)

timmmers

http://www.gadgetlounge.net/archives/2008/01/10/the-ultimate-torch-the-gadget-show/
for the gadget show test video.

or

http://www.nightgear.co.uk/sc/309/Torches-Flashlights/LED-Lenser-Torches.htm

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moneysaver

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/LED-Lenser-Police-Focus-Torch/dp/B000OGCP6W/ref=pd_ts_light_1?ie=UTF8&s=lighting

Looks an option.

I have this one, highly recommended, very bright for it's size.



Moneysaver

spaceboy

Do the LED heads on Maglites give a better light?

mchale

google: PALight, bit hard to find, but worth it

sickparrot

Can't believe Tesco aren't doing the 3W one anymore, I bought one of these when they were on special offer about 8 quid and it's brilliant. Wish I'd bought a few now :-(

johnmc

I second the Tesco 3W. Shame they're only doing 1W now.

vikingaero

I'd rate Fenix over Maglite. The only advantage of a large Maglite is a as a legitimate tool for self defence. LED Lenser are OK. I say this as someone with over 400 torches in my collection!

The Tescos 3W torches were very good for the price. Shame they've made such a retrograde step back to 1W.

If you're after a headtorch then look at Scurion, Warmbac Viper and Stenlight (in that order). The Scurion is megabucks.

sharkie

if you need to use hands while holding a torch, i'd go for a head light.

also have a look at 7dayshop.com, but some of their stuff can be pricey.