Handheld jogging torch

[SneakyBastd]

Heard this is the place to come to for advice, so thanks in advance for any given.

I would like a small good quality led torch to take with me when jogging. Some sections are very dark, I don't want to trip on anything. I would prefer a keyring/small handheld size torch. All it needs to do is light up the area in front of me out to say, atleast 5-10m or so, for about an hour. More brightness and longer duration are nice to haves.

I see some come in pouches, or have a clip for attaching to belts - that is very desirable.
I would prefer a click switch torch, but a twisty is ok.
I prefer rechargeable batteries, but if you suggest non rechargeable for whatever reason, that's ok too.
If going rechargeable, please suggest the battery/recharger to get.
Btw: I've seen the headlamps, and while they look very effective, I don't really want to wear one. Only parts of the run are dark, and I don't to wear it the whole way.

Happy to spend up to $100 or so, including recharger/batteries. If a few $$$ more get something worthwhile, I'll consider that also.

If you can suggest good online stores that ship to Australia, even better.
Again, thanks for your help.

 

[Obsessed]

:welcome:

I think the Sunwayman V11R or M11R would fit your bill nicely, with the M11R being within the price range you're looking for. It runs on CR123s, or RCRs (The rechargeable variant of the CR123A). On medium setting, the M11R will run for about 40 minutes on high (230 lumens) and about 3 hours on medium (60 lumens, which is MORE than enough for jogging), and can be easily recharged if you use the RCRs using a Pila or Cottonpickers charger (I use a Cottonpickers charger myself - these are made by a forum member of the same name at the CPF Marketplace). The batteries are about $7 each or so, so you could get the light, 2 batteries, and a charger for right under $100 (assuming you were talking about USD, which may or may not be the case). If you were talking AUD, you could get 3 batteries. :p

 

[Gunner12]

There are some nice 1 AAA keychain lights that might work, but most are twisties.

For clickies, look at the Streamlight Microstream and the Pelican 1910.
Twisties, here are a few in no particular order:
Fenix E05, LD01
4seven's Preon
Thrunite TI
DQG III
Klarus Mi X6
Olight i3
Nitecore T2s

As for stores that ship to Australia, many of the US stores and Chinese stores do ship internationally. Some of the Austrailian members might know of the best local stores.

:welcome:

 

[JJohn]

See my thread titled "Very Small AAA". A little different as there is some light normally where I run so I only need to use it for short sections of my nighttime run. Here are some of the ones I tried for running at night:

LF2XT, Thrunite 3/60, Peak eiger (old model), DQG Ti, AAA batery for size, ZL SC51W

 

[ico]

A zebralight sc600 or an sc51 if you want something smaller

 

[JJohn]

Whatever you pick, consider a thin lightweight wrist strap. It is easy to drop a light while running. The trail I use is smooth packed dirt but, if it was rocky or rugged at all, I would use a strap.

 

[Ezeriel]

I vote for the fenix LD12

...you wouldn't find me running around in the woods with anything less

 

[MichaelW]

For running, wouldn't you want something that you can lose and not feel upset by its loss? But I don't mean a bargain basement selection.
I picked up the Romisen RC-F4 II from Shiningbeam (in the neutral-white) as a backup for the Zebralight headlight for running.
Ideally cr123A primary cells would work best, but I hear they are expensive in Australia.

 

[JJohn]

Micheal - I like neutral best too. As far as loss. It depends on where you run. I don't think the smooth, even trail I run on at night poses any risk. The trails I run during the day however often cause me to lose my balance or trip. That means anything in your hands goes flying. Hence wrist straps. As far as 123's, I have given up on them. I know most here still love them, I used to defend them too. But since I switched to AA's and AAA's, I have been much happier. So much easier to get and buy nice rechargeable or primaries on sale. Good lithium primaries, in this size, are available when I want to use them too. I like the form factor better. Just my opinion. I just use a small AAA light for night running and keep it on the 5-8 lm level.

 

[SneakyBastd]

Thanks to everyone for your help. You gave me lots of options to consider!
I pulled the trigger on a Sunwayman V11R. Bit pricier than I wanted to pay, but it looks the goods. I'll come back and let you know what I think of it when it arrives. :)