Decent micro torch?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:13 pm
One that will attach to a set of keys but not be noticeable in a pocket. Recommendations?
The one on your phone?
Otherwise, Mito probably has a good idea.
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Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:21 pm
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:54 pm
I don’t know about “micro” torches - I think the really small ones which use a button cell are pretty pointless because they have less light output than a phone.
Moving on to the slightly larger end you have the AA/AAA torches, they’re ok if you can be bothered to keep changing batteries.
Something like this is from a good brand so the specs won’t be made up like the eBay ones.
https://www.torchdirect.co.uk/olight-t ... torch.html
I bought this last time
https://www.imalentstore.com/collectio ... 1671647314
It’s been a good torch, I just have it in my jacket and it lasts over 10 days between charges now that I don’t keep pissing about with it on full power. It’s bright enough to be all the torch you need.
Moving on to the slightly larger end you have the AA/AAA torches, they’re ok if you can be bothered to keep changing batteries.
Something like this is from a good brand so the specs won’t be made up like the eBay ones.
https://www.torchdirect.co.uk/olight-t ... torch.html
I bought this last time
https://www.imalentstore.com/collectio ... 1671647314
It’s been a good torch, I just have it in my jacket and it lasts over 10 days between charges now that I don’t keep pissing about with it on full power. It’s bright enough to be all the torch you need.
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:39 am
Excellent, that’s what I’m after.Mito Man wrote: Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:54 pm I don’t know about “micro” torches - I think the really small ones which use a button cell are pretty pointless because they have less light output than a phone.
Moving on to the slightly larger end you have the AA/AAA torches, they’re ok if you can be bothered to keep changing batteries.
Something like this is from a good brand so the specs won’t be made up like the eBay ones.
https://www.torchdirect.co.uk/olight-t ... torch.html
I bought this last time
https://www.imalentstore.com/collectio ... 1671647314
It’s been a good torch, I just have it in my jacket and it lasts over 10 days between charges now that I don’t keep pissing about with it on full power. It’s bright enough to be all the torch you need.
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:14 pm
Perhaps closer to what you're after? Legit tiny.
https://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Torches ... -Tube.html
https://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Torches ... -Tube.html
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:44 pm
I've had a Maglite Solitaire on my keys for years. I've also got one in my Camera Case with some Red Gel over the lens.
Plenty of light for the use - never put a foot wrong.
Plenty of light for the use - never put a foot wrong.
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:21 pm
"EDC" <shudder> 
I was looking at USB-C rechargeable torches recently.
I rarely need a torch, and when I do, the batteries are invariably flat/need changing.
With USB-C (as opposed to micro-USB), you can "splash and dash" - get a good amount of charge/usage for a few mins charging time.
Seems like it would solve my problems...
I was looking at USB-C rechargeable torches recently.
I rarely need a torch, and when I do, the batteries are invariably flat/need changing.
With USB-C (as opposed to micro-USB), you can "splash and dash" - get a good amount of charge/usage for a few mins charging time.
Seems like it would solve my problems...
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:33 pm
EDC?DaveE wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:21 pm "EDC" <shudder>
I was looking at USB-C rechargeable torches recently.
I rarely need a torch, and when I do, the batteries are invariably flat/need changing.
With USB-C (as opposed to micro-USB), you can "splash and dash" - get a good amount of charge/usage for a few mins charging time.
Seems like it would solve my problems...
Re: Decent micro torch?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:56 pm
It's an abbreviation of an awful expression: Every Day Carry