Mellert Master LED torches

[nightbeam]

what are there LED torches like ?
Bright and useful ?

 

[Marduke]

It would be helpful to include a link to what you are talking about, or at least models, detailed description, etc.

 

[nightbeam]

http://www.thetorchshop.co.uk/mellert_master_led_torch.html

 

[Fallingwater]

Not very bright.
Way too expensive.
Might be useful, depending on your definition of the word.

 

[Gunner12]

First things first, Don't trust the runtime. Yes, the light will be on after 50 hours but the output won't be helpful.

Second of all, output won't be much(actually helpful if you often go on night hikes and times when you don't want to disturb anyone, but most good lights also have a low mode for that) and they probably over driver their 5mm LEDs which drastically shorter their life(not much heatsinking in those plastic 5mm LED packages, a single under driver high power LED can out lumen those any day).

And lastly, they probably are a bit overpriced.

But that depends on how you determine "useful".

 

[nightbeam]

Im looking for a few LED torches as gifts.
These need to be easy to use, tough, and able to light up small yards.:thinking:

 

[Gunner12]

Price range?
Battery?
Shipping time?

 

[nightbeam]

AA or D

Im not looking for anything over £25.
I have plenty of time before i need to give them.