Good LED Mini Torchlight?

Lancerx on 21/05/2017 - 19:05
Last edited 21/05/2017 - 19:31

Hi all, looking for a really good LED torchlight for occasional night camping etc. I need something pocket size, and has the ability to zoom far. Bought one CREE type LED one from one of the thread, really good but lost it :(

There're too many around upon goggling, and unsure of which brand to trust. Don't mind spend a bit on a reputable brand.

Budget around $20 will be good

Thanks!

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BargainCowboy on 21/05/2017 - 19:23

Budget?
- Lancerx on 21/05/2017 - 19:30
  
  Think I bought last one around $10. No more than $20 preferably
  - BargainCowboy on 21/05/2017 - 19:46
    
    +3
    
    This is the classic one that you probably had before. Mind you, you can even find it for cheaper, do some research.
    
    I have this one for my bike. Not too fancy, but it does the job.
    
    This one is fabulous for AAA.
    
    And finally, although it doesn't zoom and it's way over your budget, this one. But goddamn, it's pretty pretty good.
    - Lancerx on 21/05/2017 - 20:26
      
      How fast you get stuff from bangood? I don't wanna wait months like gearbest etc
      
      Also, they're all genuine brand?
    - BargainCowboy on 21/05/2017 - 21:10
      
      @Droid11: I never had any problems with them, and I certainly did with GB. It's not local stock, so I would be surprised if it'll show up in under three weeks. If you need it fast, check eBay for a local seller (just be careful of all the "Darwin" sellers, these are based in HKG or China).
    - Lancerx on 21/05/2017 - 23:49
      
      @BargainCowboy: The MECO one is not CREE LED though. Big deal though?
    - BargainCowboy on 22/05/2017 - 09:54
      
      @Droid11: Mmm, the title said Cree but I see what you mean. Well, their projected lumens is a joke anyway, no way this thing is doing 500. This one is definitely a Cree though (XM-L2). Fits your budget too.
      I have those cheap MECO ones everywhere - one in the car, one in the garage, one in the drawer, one in my backpack, they're so cheap and useful that you can get 3-4 and they don't have to be super reliable.
    - Lancerx on 22/05/2017 - 12:23
      
      @BargainCowboy: actually wouldn't mind a waterproof XM-L2 one with winter coming up. Any recommendation?
    - BargainCowboy on 22/05/2017 - 12:30
      
      @Droid11: They claim the Convoy-C8 is IPX8. Notice that it takes a 18650 battery and the cool white version is under restocking until May 30th. Obviously it's not zoomable, not sure if that's even possible with waterproofing. It's also XP-L. You can read about the differences between the two here.
    - Lancerx on 22/05/2017 - 13:14
      
      @BargainCowboy: Aiks, then I'd rather not have waterproof, I need the zoom function more for fishing etc .
    - BargainCowboy on 22/05/2017 - 13:35
      
      @Droid11: I'm sure there are a few, but you just have to narrow down the search. Unfortunately, BG doesn't have the option to filter results by degree of waterproofing but it does by zoomable or not.
KitchenSink on 22/05/2017 - 00:26

Not a torch, but I have one of them USB LED lights from Xiaomi. Just stick it into a USB power-bank and there's light all around. Doesn't focus though. Link here

I use it as a alternative to a lantern which is great. Lasts a long time depending on your powerbank. Has 5 different toggles of light strength.
- Lancerx on 22/05/2017 - 01:07
  
  dude..I need for camping man…that ain't gonna cut it, bedtime reading yes I guess..
Lancerx on 24/05/2017 - 09:45

Man, so many fake XML emitter led out there… Any chance we could verify it's genuine cree led?
[Deactivated] on 24/05/2017 - 13:21

camping? i take my 4 D cell maglite, you never know when you need it…. or when you really need it.
Lancerx on 30/05/2017 - 00:10

Anyone know how to source brands which use genuine CREE emitter? Which brands are reputable? So many fake ones out there!

Good LED Mini Torchlight?

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