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What torch for outdoors/camping?
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I have 3 LED lights that I have used camping and 2 new ones that I will take with me the next time I go.
Stanley tripod - Takes 9 AA batteries, has 3 brightness settings, allows a gradual decreased light output with decrease in battery strength. Mine has more than a thousand hours on it. An excellent light for power outages. Bulkey and heavy for backpacking but great for car camping. We also use ours for a night bedstand light.
SureFire - Great durable bright light. Uses 2 SF123A batteries. The LED head is not as bright as the original (halogen ?????). With fully charged batteries LED good to 50+yds. Good backpacking light.
PETZL TIKKA - Takes 3 AAA batteries. This is my 'go to' light for camping.
TechLite LUMEN MASTER - Takes 3 AAA batteries, very bright on high setting. This is the brightest of the 5 with LED. Metal case with 3 settings including; low, high, and strobe. This was an impulse buy from Costco. 3 to a pack and reasonable cost. I don't like having to go from low to high to strobe to off. I'll give these to my friends when they need a light.
miraclebeam - 3 AAA batteries. Wide not so bright light. Metal case but lightweight. Cost $0 to $2 with coupon. Sold with batteries. Good light for the price.
If I could only have 1, it would be the SureFire or the PETZL depending on perceived needs at the time.
Stanley tripod - Takes 9 AA batteries, has 3 brightness settings, allows a gradual decreased light output with decrease in battery strength. Mine has more than a thousand hours on it. An excellent light for power outages. Bulkey and heavy for backpacking but great for car camping. We also use ours for a night bedstand light.
SureFire - Great durable bright light. Uses 2 SF123A batteries. The LED head is not as bright as the original (halogen ?????). With fully charged batteries LED good to 50+yds. Good backpacking light.
PETZL TIKKA - Takes 3 AAA batteries. This is my 'go to' light for camping.
TechLite LUMEN MASTER - Takes 3 AAA batteries, very bright on high setting. This is the brightest of the 5 with LED. Metal case with 3 settings including; low, high, and strobe. This was an impulse buy from Costco. 3 to a pack and reasonable cost. I don't like having to go from low to high to strobe to off. I'll give these to my friends when they need a light.
miraclebeam - 3 AAA batteries. Wide not so bright light. Metal case but lightweight. Cost $0 to $2 with coupon. Sold with batteries. Good light for the price.
If I could only have 1, it would be the SureFire or the PETZL depending on perceived needs at the time.
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I have a recharge-able keychain light from Microlight (laughing rabbit industries) ReX with a solar charging station. I also have some lights powered by 123a batteries.
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Check out goinggear.com. I hope they're still a site sponsor. They have an awesome selection of lights. The problem with lights is that good, but not over the top info is hard to come by. Be warned about going over to candlepower. They just take it way way way too serious. My advice is go over to going gear and buy a 4 sevens based on the size and price that works for you. You really can't go wrong, they don't make a model that isn't highly regarded.
I tried many different flashlights and lanterns over the years but the ones I've been using the most are these...
- Streamlight Stylus Pro flashlight, uses 2-AAA's
- Tikka Plus headlamp, uses 3-AAA's
- Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Extreme 300 Lumen LED lantern, uses 3-D's
I have a couple of those Rayovac lanterns for emergency area lighting and they are worth their weight for sure. Tough, bright, long run time and only $25.
Good luck
- Streamlight Stylus Pro flashlight, uses 2-AAA's
- Tikka Plus headlamp, uses 3-AAA's
- Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Extreme 300 Lumen LED lantern, uses 3-D's
I have a couple of those Rayovac lanterns for emergency area lighting and they are worth their weight for sure. Tough, bright, long run time and only $25.
Good luck