Hand Torch for night walking. Any suggestions.

[stephec]

This sort of torch is ideal IME, on zoom out it can pick out bunnies over 200 yds away and is very small & portable. Runs off 1 AA battery - rechargeable or not.

Amazon product ASIN B07MHX3TJLView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Torches-LETMY-Flashlight-Adjustable-Camping/dp/B07MHX3TJL/ref=pd_day0_5?pd_rd_w=uPByM&pf_rd_p=8ec13b8a-30d2-48fc-8503-84c56766370d&pf_rd_r=D9H1RVFHRWABEJ1TG0P0&pd_rd_r=ae963eca-ab1e-46ee-816c-158543264a48&pd_rd_wg=WlkwD&pd_rd_i=B07MHX3TJL&psc=1

One of these type of things is spot on, I got something a little bigger off the big river and it lights up the church yard 100yards from my front garden.

It's probably as good as anything that was used during the blitz to help take a pop at Herman's Heinkels. 😄

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Torches are handy things but if I was out for a walk I'd be quite happy to let my eyes dark adapt. Trouble is some other would be along with a bright torch and then I wouldn't be able to see a thing. Bring back the WW2 blackout.

But to answer the OP's question - I'd use a teensy wee "get me home" front bike lamp. Or maybe the one on my mobile phone (which did come in handy in some extremely long dark tunnels in Madeira where with one false step you are into the levada).

 

[Dave7]

Torches are handy things but if I was out for a walk I'd be quite happy to let my eyes dark adapt. Trouble is some other would be along with a bright torch and then I wouldn't be able to see a thing. Bring back the WW2 blackout.

But to answer the OP's question - I'd use a teensy wee "get me home" front bike lamp. Or maybe the one on my mobile phone (which did come in handy in some extremely long dark tunnels in Madeira where with one false step you are into the levada).

Trying to get over this virus I am sometimes unsteady/not confident. I like to be able to clearly see level changes. Also, if I hear something in the bushes it would be nice to see it

 

[numbnuts]

The other day I was thinking about double ended torch which has white light at one end and red light at the other so when carried in the hand whilst walking at night alerts traffic to your presence
Can't find one

 

[Sharky]

https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/cam...d4RbKtJ6Bvs7QqEX-g5GYA-RV2dwo-A4aAgwVEALw_wcB

Bought one of these from a proper NT shop and is very good.

Not sure about this website, but at this price, can't really go wrong.

 

[BoldonLad]

We have the ones from Amazon, as suggested by @Arjimlad . We use them when away in Motorhome, to walk (well stagger) back from pub. Work very well.

I know you said you don't want a head torch, but.... they can be useful when you need both hands free, I bought rechargeable ones off Ebay, only £6.96.

 

[Dave7]

We have the ones from Amazon, as suggested by @Arjimlad . We use them when away in Motorhome, to walk (well stagger) back from pub. Work very well.

I know you said you don't want a head torch, but.... they can be useful when you need both hands free, I bought rechargeable ones off Ebay, only £6.96.

I have a head torch but it really isn't what I need.

 

[vickster]

Big Maglite. Doubles as a weapon to biff the werewolf that jumps out of the bushes on the nose

 

[Brads]

Nite core

 

[Dave7]

Big Maglite. Doubles as a weapon to biff the werewolf that jumps out of the bushes on the nose

Have to be honest Vickster......your comment, as always, is so helpful BUT I can't think when I last saw a werewolf.
That could be because my torch isn't powerful enough

 

[vickster]

Have to be honest Vickster......your comment, as always, is so helpful BUT I can't think when I last saw a werewolf.
That could be because my torch isn't powerful enough

That’ll definitely be the reason

 

[Dave7]

Nite core

WoW.....they look good but eye wateringly expensive. Better/more than I need tbh.

 

[MichaelW2]

I got a maglite style 2xAA from Ada for £8. I think it is about 80 bits of light but Im not sure. They do a 3xAAA 250 which is enough for some people.
I think the LED war has been won and whatever you get is far more than you used to.

 

[HMS_Dave]

You could burn effergies of your enemies to keep warm... As an added bonus, most criminals and dodgy characters will likely hop along in the other direction.

 

[Adam4868]

I use one of these,great little light.I can clip it on my jacket/jumper as well.Handy for when I'm walking home from the pub.....I can reminisce can't I !