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Quote: Originally posted by *deb* on 19/6/2006

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I'm looking to get a new torch for camping. It's main use is for crossing the site to loos etc when dark, coming back to tent in dark etc. I've been scouting around on ebay (I never knew there were so many out there!). We've previously had torches with fairly standard bulbs which never last very long. How good are the newer LED ones? Ebay has loads, but like always I am cautious.

Anyone got any good suggestions on torches? Good / bad experiences of LEDs?

We've got them Deb, they're very good too. We keep one in the cupboard by the fusebox in the house. One in each car, the caravan & one in my workbag. We bought them from Makro for, I think, £4.99 plus vat. They have a radio & phone charger built in. The thing I like bout them is that when you want a torch, as long as you know where it is, these wind ups are going to work.

BB 

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hi,

Try tescos camping range in store, got a tiny LED keyring one for £4 and is fab, and the tine size means you can carry it anywhere

STeve

I can recommend this one from argos

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9829378.htm

The batteries seem to last forever, the light it throws out as a torch is clear and bright and it turns into a wee lantern light too which is fine for me in my smal tent.