Best outdoor torchlight / flashlight / torch

Red Liner · 13th January 2010, 23:17

Hi Guys,

the most information I got on this topic around here was this: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-te...ml#post1084350

Am pretty impressed by the E20 Fenix. Have read some favorable reviews about it in a few other places as well. But Maglite's got this aura around it. And the weight. Damn that thing can replace club.

But I wanted to bounce this question out to other folks here who have had experience with these expensive must-have's. Especially when camping out in the middle of no-where.

So rather quickly, what torch would you recommend? And approximately what prices do your recommendations retail at?

I am only looking at recommendations for professional torches and not eveready lights.

arjunrudra · 13th January 2010, 23:27

you should try the stanley hid torch. i have one and i like it a lot.
This is basically a spotlight.

Red Liner · 13th January 2010, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

you should try the stanley hid torch. i have one and i like it a lot.
This is basically a spotlight.

Thanks Arjun. You have a wonderful jeep with you and I missed your virgin performance on Sunday because I had to travel elsewhere.

Can you give us a linky to some specs about your light in specific?

greenhorn · 13th January 2010, 23:35

Products under Britelite

these are available locally, and are quite good, compared to regular torches.
Quite durable too. night watchmen at dad's college switched to these. You dont have to buy batteries, and the range is better too

khan_sultan · 14th January 2010, 09:34

@Venky, best option is to go to Stanly Dealer shop in SP Road and see for yourself the various options he has there. I had been there with Viji and saw a huge collection of GREAT torchlights in all price ranges.

They are VERY good people and will take all the time to explain/discuss which torch will be the best for you.

jkdas · 14th January 2010, 09:40

What's the price range? Want a powerful one?

Every Ready has LED based one starting at 100Rs. VFM for that price but not great for long distance spotting .

dadu · 14th January 2010, 09:42

Freeplay Kissan torch

It has a Dynamo which charges a capacitor (you have to wind it for a few min) and when it looses its charge, you wind it again, simple.

No battery required. Its LEDs are rated up to 1,00,000 hours or 11 years of continuous use (24 hours a day).

ashthedivx · 14th January 2010, 10:24

Any idea where can we get Freeplay torches in Delhi ??

dadu · 14th January 2010, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Any idea where can we get Freeplay torches in Delhi ??

You can call and findout.

Quote:

Freeplay Energy India
28 Sadar Patel Road, New Delhi 110021
Tel: +91 (11) 26110969 / 26873731
Fax: +91 (11) 26119423
Sales Enquiry : + 91 – 11 – 329 26976
sales@freeplayenergyindia.com
customercare@freeplayenergyindia.com

Disclaimer dont expect the prices to be similar to the battery ones.

source

Sankar · 14th January 2010, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

What's the price range? Want a powerful one?

Every Ready has LED based one starting at 100Rs. VFM for that price but not great for long distance spotting .

Dealextreme.com
How powerful do you want? You'll find 1000 lumen LED and HID torches there.

ashthedivx · 14th January 2010, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

You can call and findout.

Disclaimer dont expect the prices to be similar to the battery ones.

source

Thanks for the contact, currently they are offering only two products for india.

1) Kissan torch - http://www.iffco.nic.in/iksl/ikslweb...torch?OpenPage - Available for 650/- + Courier charges (as applicable)

2) Mobile charger - Freeplay Energy
- Available for 500/- + courier Charges (as applicable) - 4 convert ports are available with charger i.e. Samsung, Lg, Nokia, Sony Ericsson (might be mixing names) so these phones can be charged, other phone converters need to be purchased from market.

Good part is these products are chargable, a mere rotary charging can give up good charge-up uptill 15-17 mins. Will try to visit the place on weekend, will update the testing report once seen.

Cheers

tsk1979 · 14th January 2010, 12:07

I have a EveryReady 100rs torch. The problem was, that in the car on bad roads, the 3 AAs would move and it will not work. Eventually, I taped up the cells inside.
However the light sucked.
Then at the local Noida flea market I saw one for 220rs. It was rechargable torch with some 30-40LEDs in main bulb, and it had a sivel arm with 24 LEDs which made it sort of tabel lamp.
It was claimed that you could run 250 hours with single charge.
I decided to try out at Ladakh. Charged it before going there. It was still running bright after over 50 hours of usage!
The main beam is well focussed and the 30+ LEDs give an awesome show. Light has slight bluish tint.
When I do not need the range, I bring up the siwel arm, and it gives me 5-10 feet of good spread table lamp tube kind of light.
Will post some pics later

Red Liner · 14th January 2010, 12:13

Fantastic. Guys who do own professional torches, we would appreciate if you post pictures of the throw, spread, focus etc.

dadu · 14th January 2010, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Thanks for the contact, currently they are offering only two products for india.

1) Kissan torch - http://www.iffco.nic.in/iksl/ikslweb...torch?OpenPage - Available for 650/- + Courier charges (as applicable)

2) Mobile charger - Freeplay Energy
- Available for 500/- + courier Charges (as applicable) - 4 convert ports are available with charger i.e. Samsung, Lg, Nokia, Sony Ericsson (might be mixing names) so these phones can be charged, other phone converters need to be purchased from market.

Good part is these products are chargable, a mere rotary charging can give up good charge-up uptill 15-17 mins. Will try to visit the place on weekend, will update the testing report once seen.

Cheers

I can vouch for it, my parents have it

and have used it for some time myself.

black12rr · 14th January 2010, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Thanks for the contact, currently they are offering only two products for india.

1) Kissan torch - http://www.iffco.nic.in/iksl/ikslweb...torch?OpenPage - Available for 650/- + Courier charges (as applicable)

2) Mobile charger - Freeplay Energy
- Available for 500/- + courier Charges (as applicable)

Will try to visit the place on weekend, will update the testing report once seen.
Cheers

Ashish , let us know how it goes ,I want to get the free play one .
Also ask how is the payment their accept .

Their Companion product is good ,it had battery charger ,solar panel,FM and LED torch .Please enquire about this one also .

13th January 2010, 23:17	#1
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,042 Times	Best outdoor torchlight / flashlight / torch Hi Guys, the most information I got on this topic around here was this: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-te...ml#post1084350 Am pretty impressed by the E20 Fenix. Have read some favorable reviews about it in a few other places as well. But Maglite's got this aura around it. And the weight. Damn that thing can replace club. But I wanted to bounce this question out to other folks here who have had experience with these expensive must-have's. Especially when camping out in the middle of no-where. So rather quickly, what torch would you recommend? And approximately what prices do your recommendations retail at? I am only looking at recommendations for professional torches and not eveready lights.
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13th January 2010, 23:27	#2
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	you should try the stanley hid torch. i have one and i like it a lot. This is basically a spotlight.
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13th January 2010, 23:35	#4
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	Products under Britelite these are available locally, and are quite good, compared to regular torches. Quite durable too. night watchmen at dad's college switched to these. You dont have to buy batteries, and the range is better too
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14th January 2010, 09:34	#5
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	@Venky, best option is to go to Stanly Dealer shop in SP Road and see for yourself the various options he has there. I had been there with Viji and saw a huge collection of GREAT torchlights in all price ranges. They are VERY good people and will take all the time to explain/discuss which torch will be the best for you.
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14th January 2010, 09:40	#6
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	What's the price range? Want a powerful one? Every Ready has LED based one starting at 100Rs. VFM for that price but not great for long distance spotting .
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14th January 2010, 09:42	#7
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	Freeplay Kissan torch It has a Dynamo which charges a capacitor (you have to wind it for a few min) and when it looses its charge, you wind it again, simple. No battery required. Its LEDs are rated up to 1,00,000 hours or 11 years of continuous use (24 hours a day).
	() Thanks

14th January 2010, 10:24	#8
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Any idea where can we get Freeplay torches in Delhi ??
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14th January 2010, 12:07	#12
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	I have a EveryReady 100rs torch. The problem was, that in the car on bad roads, the 3 AAs would move and it will not work. Eventually, I taped up the cells inside. However the light sucked. Then at the local Noida flea market I saw one for 220rs. It was rechargable torch with some 30-40LEDs in main bulb, and it had a sivel arm with 24 LEDs which made it sort of tabel lamp. It was claimed that you could run 250 hours with single charge. I decided to try out at Ladakh. Charged it before going there. It was still running bright after over 50 hours of usage! The main beam is well focussed and the 30+ LEDs give an awesome show. Light has slight bluish tint. When I do not need the range, I bring up the siwel arm, and it gives me 5-10 feet of good spread table lamp tube kind of light. Will post some pics later
	() Thanks

14th January 2010, 12:13	#13
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,042 Times	Fantastic. Guys who do own professional torches, we would appreciate if you post pictures of the throw, spread, focus etc.
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