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Suggestions for a quality torch please


I usually camp in the forest in the middle of nowhere so a decent torch is essential to me.

I have a few small LED torches, including a good head torch, and they are great for use around the camp but I seek a serious torch which *really* lights up the whole area. I bought a $50 Energizer one from Bunnings 12 months past but it's unreliable and when I need it, only once every few weeks or so, the damn thing won't work!

Will you good people please offer suggestions for a quality torch which is:

AA battery only - *NOT* rechargeable
At least 2 levels of illumination power
Not a head torch
Price (within sensible limits) not important
Splash-proof, at least



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I only have rechargable & these don't comply with your requirements.

But we are very happy with our Olight USB charging torches. They go for a very long time if you don't have them on full brightness. I bought an extra battery for each but have never had to use it, I think about 4 years since purchacing. The S30R is slow to charge so we don't take it camping.

The head torch (H1R) are a warm white which is easier on the eyes.

Olight do a AA torch.

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LED Lenser P7



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+1 for Led Lenser, great torches!

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Used to be Mag Arc or nothing, nowdays you can buy a rechargeable LED with focussing lense at K Mart or any camping shop, well under $50 - I have about six (to the child brides chagrin).

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Hi Mike,

I here you.

However Mike would you take a look at Roybi LED torch H/L beam.This one can run off a cigarette power point or battery. Will run 4-5 hours on a 5amp rechargeable battery. Will recharge off a generator 1 Hour recharge. You can charge six batteries if you happen to use six./ and run off the generator without the battery connected.For spotting wildlife Fantastic IMO.

Or the 25w Roybi lamp.again turns night into day.And runs as above. ADD a SIX YEAR warranty to both. Hard to beat.

 We run Roybi everything except for our honda Ei2000.

WE can do this as I used everything in my working past.

At best, take a look.

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https://www.ledtorchshop.com.au/led-lenser-p7-torch-new-version-450-lumens.html

 

A Lenser that takes normal batteries 4xAAA

 

Looks like a reasonable selection though I'd like a look at the X21R - 5,000 Lumens at only $899 too.



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Some brands have unregulated voltage so as the batteries go flat the light gets dimmer. This has advantages & disadvantages.

Candlepowerforums has a lot of information.



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any in the lenser range
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I've been using a Korr for the last 6 years, well built was expensive when i bought it (~$70) but has lasted well gives good light and still on original recharging battery.

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Thank you everyone for your suggestions.

I shall buy a Ledlenser, either a P7 or P14, probably the P14.



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Yes go the P14 , I have the older ones an M14 and an M14X both run off AA. Great torches.

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Theres plenty on
eBay from $20 to $www.ebay.com.au/itm/263067880767

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